1- Robin Williams and Billy Crystal were in the same or a nearby studio, shooting some movie (probably Father's Day) 2- During a break they were walking around and just stumbled on the filming of Friends 3- The Friends director asks them if they're willing to do a cameo and they were 4- They film this with no script, completely improvised 5- They do it in one fucking take WHAT UNEQUALED LEGENDS.

@nafer7239

6 ай бұрын

They were brilliant!

@svscared

5 ай бұрын

I don't think it was one take but yes they deserve kudos indeed.

@Jaymac720

5 ай бұрын

The “I have no idea” was also not scripted. Courtney actually forgot what she was supposed to say

@corabernal6432

5 ай бұрын

LMAO 😂

@JLP5941

3 ай бұрын

Never knew that lol. They’re both fantastic.

I have read, that the entire dialog for the scene, between Robin Williams and Billy Crystal, was improvised.

@mallios13

5 жыл бұрын

Not only that, but they actually weren't hired to do this cameo at all. They happened to be in the building while they were taping for the show and decided to drop in unannounced. They just intruded on this scene and improv'd the whole thing in one take. You can tell the cast had no idea what was going on by their uncomfortable reactions and dead set attempt at going through with the scripted scene. Neither Billy nor Robin thought the show's producers were actually going to air the scene, they figured there'd be another take and what would air would be what was planned and this bit would end up in the gag reel or something, but because they managed to improv it so well in one go and the cast didn't break character, the producers just used it.

@etoinedevries7583

5 жыл бұрын

friends.fandom.com/wiki/The_One_With_The_Ultimate_Fighting_Champion

@lisashift7993

4 жыл бұрын

​@@mallios13 Some of the things you've stated might be true, half-true or loosely based on true events. But I'll tell you one thing for sure - this was NOT taken in one shot. There are probably over 1,000 ways I can prove this to you, and that's without even mentioning the obvious cuts throughout the scene. But instead of trying to list all that proves that this was not done in one take - I'll provide only one, because there really is no need for more than that: Pause and take a look at 1:20 and then compare that frame to 1:35, notice how Ross's newspaper is suddenly unfolded and placed in a different spot? So yeah, this might have been half improvised or whatever - but it was certainly not done in one take.

@brandotheshark

4 жыл бұрын

@@lisashift7993 Damn, easy there, Lisa.

@sharpnova2

4 жыл бұрын

@@brandotheshark she's right though.

The fact that this dialogue was completely improvised shows us the genius of that incredible due - especially Robin Williams, who blurt out that accent with no preparation. Joey also threw in the scene "So you're the gynecologist"

@jalwchl

7 ай бұрын

"Hey im trying to have private conversation right now"

@iyerviking

7 ай бұрын

That's hard to believe

@ebarteldes

6 ай бұрын

@@iyerviking but it is

@uncletaylorify

5 ай бұрын

@@iyerviking It's true the two of them were on set and the writers quickly asked if they wanted to show up on scene. None of the stars knew anything about it. Everything was made up on the fly lol

@shaggyb9599

5 ай бұрын

Doesn't surprise me that Billy and Robin improvised so well, but also doesn't surprise me that the cast of friends could as well, I was at the taping of one of the episodes, and some of the funniest stuff was improvised and didn't end up in the edited version.

“He’s got access!” and “you’re a bastard” the way he says those just kills me every time lol

@Brooksey95

8 ай бұрын

It’s ooooooozing😅

@swetashetty941

8 ай бұрын

Robin Willams was a genius ... His Mork &Mindy ...to his Patch Adams ..to Good Morning Vietnam ..to Bicentennial Man ...his Oscars hosting ..to Birdcage ..Dead poets society.... There were good roles/bad roles ...but there was NEVER a bad performance ❤

@Joe_Parmesan

4 ай бұрын

I love how he says "could you scooch??". It just cuts straight through after Billy Crystal (in character) stumbled with asking the group to move over

RIP Robin Williams and Matthew Perry! Two of the funniest people of all time. ❤

@francisjohndacillo9092

8 ай бұрын

come to think of it its not scripted the tissue anger by Williams .. funny as hell what a legend

@OriginalPuro

8 ай бұрын

Matthew Perry is not on that list, he is funny, no question, but he's not up there with Billy Crystal, Leslie Nielsen, Jim Carrey and so on. It's like saying David Schwimmer is one of the best actors of all time, that's simply not true even though he is a very good actor. You kids really like to exaggerate everything, it's very strange. Stick to reality, it will help you in the long run.

@strikeforcealpha9343

7 ай бұрын

Yup, may they both find peace.

@stevemurrell6167

7 ай бұрын

Cheese and chalk really but anyway.....

@user-op1xe9hw5t

7 ай бұрын

Sad that the funniest people can be the saddest and hardest to help😢😢

This was the most random cameo ever and it was fantastic

@LegionIvory

8 ай бұрын

If I recall correctly, Billy and Robin actually crashed the set, as they were filming another project nearby. They basically showed up, caused trouble and left. lol Monica uttering "I have no idea" was legitimately Courtney Cox forgetting her lines.

@douglarsen4801

8 ай бұрын

@@LegionIvory If that is true, I love it even more because its so on brand for these two lol

@WannaKnowMyName

8 ай бұрын

@@LegionIvoryall of what you said is untrue. Stop spreading lies

@pierrelevasseur2701

7 ай бұрын

I agree. No way this was not scripted or at least not known by the cast they would show up. They didn't seemed surprised at all. Sure, Billy and Robin probably went off script a bit but surely it was rehearsed.

@juanchololgamex8653

7 ай бұрын

@@pierrelevasseur2701 they were invited for the cameo, but supposedly the improv part is true

Whenever I think of this scene, I always hear "Like when you go bowling and you know you're in someone else's shoes" "That's the one!" This little cameo is great.

@johnsy4306

7 ай бұрын

Maybe it''s my wound....IT'S OOOZING

@benjaminstephens7524

4 ай бұрын

That’s the whole reason I looked up the video just now lol

@ivanejorland3930

2 ай бұрын

Fantastic take

You can tell that entire thing was improvised because the humor was SO Robin Williams and Billy plays off of it so well. Love the both of them.

How ANYONE kept a straight face during this scene is beyond me

"can I have a napkin, can you please hand me a napkin - GIVE ME THE THING, ALRIGHT" 😂

@gabrielabolanoscachogasca6947

9 ай бұрын

That line just cracks me up XD

@tonibroussard8452

8 ай бұрын

I know, I miss him so much, he was my favorite actor💔

No planning, no script, no rehearsal, no retakes, no coaching or directing -- and these two guys still completely dominate the scene and still make the entire interaction absolutely hilarious. These two will always be legends.

@DeanMoxley87

Ай бұрын

You say that but the continuity on where JA head is from shot to shot says differently, @ 1:02 she's looking away but at 1:03 she's looking down & in the next shot her hair is behind her ear

@unknownunknown-hj6bf

Сағат бұрын

@@DeanMoxley87I just noticed that

Funny enough. Robin and Billy just happened to be in the studio that day stumbling on the set by accident. So the writers asked them to film that quick cameo before the show started. It was just a funny coincidence that worked.

@cely3331

8 ай бұрын

How do you know that?

@ColmPadraig

7 ай бұрын

Weren't they filming their own movie "Fathers day" in the same studio on a different set? They definitely wandered onto the Friends set and were asked if they wanted to do a cameo, but they weren't at the studio on accident

The genuine look of confusion on the faces of the cast....PRICELESS!! Those 2 were best friends for a very long time and were both masters of improv that could play off of each other like few others can.

Robin Williams & Billy Crystal appeared in an unscripted cameo at the beginning of an episode of "Friends". They just happened to be in the building where the show was shooting, and they improvised their entire scene. May 1997.

@spaceballs44

8 ай бұрын

Such a treat for the live audience that were there that day. The extras were probably surprised and trying to keep there cool and not laughing to hard.

"YOU ARE A BASTARD FOR DOING THIS" kills me every time

@IAmBushid0

12 күн бұрын

GET AWAY FROM ME!

We lost two very great friends RIP Matthew Perry and Robin Williams

@carmennunez1405

3 ай бұрын

Yes, we did 😢😢❤

I love the glance back by Crystal at the end. He carried the character through the scene. He is awesome. There are genius comedians in this scene that we miss, but he is one we joyfully still have with us.

Since this was filmed live, how the Friends cast kept a straight face, I don’t know! 😂😂😂😂😂

@SirFloofy001

Жыл бұрын

Shock

@timothycahalan1540

11 ай бұрын

Some of them looked a little puzzled at first

@justinmcelhaney5591

10 ай бұрын

​​@@timothycahalan1540the reason they looked puzzled is because it wasn't scripted..crystal and Williams were walking by the sound stage and decided to pop in as they were doing the scene,the director motioned to the cameraman to keep rolling.their scene was complete improv..notice LeBlanc reaction when he turned and saw them he looked towards where the director would be completely stunned as were the rest of the cast,they didn't know what 2 do..in fact they didn't even get a credits acknowledgement...

@alturn29

9 ай бұрын

@@shawnharris5682none of it was scripted they were just on the same sound stage that day and asked them to be walk ons every thing Robin and Billy did was improve

@johnanderson9765

8 ай бұрын

@@shawnharris5682 I think the surprise was just because of the way he shouted at her.

This is so great! Robin Williams and Billy Crystal were comedy gold together!

@JordanSugarman

7 ай бұрын

When doing unscripted improv, sure. They used to kill doing Comic Relief. But this was a promo for Father's Day, which is the only movie they ever starred in together, and it was a huge flop.

@jacobdehaan4114

7 ай бұрын

@@JordanSugarman Really? I like Father's Day

@ladennayoung2939

7 ай бұрын

Yes. They really were.

We miss you Robin.

@gregmead2967

2 жыл бұрын

I still mourn.

@trungle7208

Жыл бұрын

its oozing

@tonibroussard8452

8 ай бұрын

a lot💔

So you’re the gynaecologist?? 🤣 such a perfectly timed albeit improvised line 🤣

What makes it more funny is that the whole scene was improvised! RIP Robin Willaims and Matt Perry, you both always had a way of making us laugh...

@gutgolf74

7 ай бұрын

It's definitely NOT.

@jamesjenkins400

27 күн бұрын

​@@gutgolf74 actually it is do your research

@gutgolf74

27 күн бұрын

@@jamesjenkins400 LOL, thank you, I can read Wiki as good as you! It probably WAS improvised the first time around - it is NOT in the final version.

How they were able to keep a straight face I’ll never understand cause to be in the presence of two comedy gods I’d be on the floor

@amnanezirovic5155

4 жыл бұрын

Well there were probably some bloopers

@ianiboy

3 жыл бұрын

@@amnanezirovic5155 this was all taken in one take robin and billy came out of nowhere the cast had no idea and this was all improv

@dragonkingf3

3 жыл бұрын

When you watch movies during comedy scenes I recommend you take a look and look at all of the people who are scratching their face. This is usually someone trying to hide a laugh you'll notice this happening quite a bit amongst the cast during this scene.

@Bluestone524

3 жыл бұрын

True. The scene that took 55 hours to film

@002lisamarie

3 жыл бұрын

This isn't funny at all.

Billy and Robin just blended in and out so seamlessly. We miss you Robin and Matthew

Lmao, only Joey would pipe up and ask if he was the gynecologist 😂

RIP to both Chandler and Robin Williams and Gunther

@keithmorgan742

2 ай бұрын

ummmmm... His name wasn't actually Chandler.

@jack0609

2 ай бұрын

@@keithmorgan742 yes I know I’m not stupid

Love how at the start with Robin pushing his way onto the couch, Jennifer is laughing.

@Rushyesgenesis

Ай бұрын

She’s holding back laughter almost the entire time 😂

Jennifer's face when Billy says "it's me i've been the one sleeping with your wife" 😂😂😂

It's ooooozing!!! 😂😂😂😂😂 Lordy, I miss Robin. There's nobody like him. 😢😢😢

RIP Robin Williams and Matthew Perry two legendary and funniest actors will never be forgotten

RIP Matthew Perry and Robin Williams , thanks for the awesome memories you gave us all.

Not only did Robin and Billy improvise this scene, the main cast also had to improvise their reactions. Monica’s “I have no idea” was Courtney genuinely forgetting what she was supposed to say

Rest in peace Robin Williams and Matthew Perry.

It would be a true sit com joke if at the end, Billy gave all the girls his business card and said "Always accepting new patients."

@TheSentinel64

11 ай бұрын

LOL.... 🤣👋

@ebarteldes

8 ай бұрын

Since the whole thing was improvised, Billy had no idea what Robin would say. They had such great chemistry, it just clicked

@benjamen7118

8 ай бұрын

Sexual harassment haha funny plus he is not the doctor dumb ass

@denisferadov7266

8 ай бұрын

He is not the gynecologist

@cheese7781

Ай бұрын

How could Billy be the gynecologist if Robin didn’t accuse him specifically lol

This was the most random cameos but so brilliantly executed by two of the most notorious comedians

Well you know he's got access 😂

you could make at least 20 toupees out of robin william's forearm hair

Love that this was improvised, and was done in one take...and everyone stayed in character! Amazing.

Maybe now Chandler and Gunther can invite Thomas to coffee in the afterlife!😭❤️ RIP Matthew Perry, Robin Williams, and James Michael Tyler.💕

"That's the one!" 😂😂😂

Matthew’s first 2 lines! 😂 Rest in Peace, Matthew! 😢

@alissaapplebey5859

6 ай бұрын

And Robin Williams

The moment when they storm out and the entire cast *does not* fall about laughing...

Still funny how they just happened to stumble on set and were asked to film 1 scene written on the spot.

@LegionIvory

8 ай бұрын

The scene wasn't actually written. Billy and Robin improvised the whole thing. Even Joey's line was improvised. Kudos to Matt!

I can’t believe they just happen to be there when they were filming this episode and all of this was improvised by them. I love that! Thanks for uploading!

With 2 comical GODS in this episode, I wonder how many "takes" it took to shoot this clip??? I'll bet it was more than 100 at least ✋️😂🤚 The blooper reel with Billy & Robin alone would fill up HOURS of film 😂😂😂

@wasabiANDkimchi

5 жыл бұрын

they were not supposed to be there AT ALL ! It just some improvisation and it's one take xD

@wasabiANDkimchi

5 жыл бұрын

robin williams and billy crystal just went in the set, totally randomly, and infiltrate the scene xD in total improvisation !

@gerardroll6468

5 жыл бұрын

Wasabi & Kimchi ..... That is why Robin & Billy were absolute MASTERS at improv & Billy was always at his hilarious best when he was playing the straight man to Robins' wild antics which was demonstrated impeccably in this video ✋️😆👍 What they pulled off (gags & all) was PURE GENIUS & you simply can't write it as well as they did it 👏👏👏👏

@gerardroll6468

5 жыл бұрын

Wasabi & Kimchi ..... What would've turned this into an immaculate sketch of improv perfection would've been if Whoopi Goldberg suddenly came in playing the part of Robin's wife..... Billy, Whoopi & Robin together doing anything was COMEDY GOLD 😂😂😂👍👍👍👍

@gerardroll6468

3 жыл бұрын

Charmingboy .... Billy & Robin were consummate professionals & most probably did nail it in one take but imagine trying to keep a straight face while working alongside them??? IMPOSSIBLE !!! 😂😂😂

Robin Williams was and always be a comic genius to me. Rest In Peace Robin and Matthew. Robin, my favorite comedian and Matthew, my favorite friend. ❤️❤️

This episode of Friends (produced by Warner Bros.) aired the night of May 8, 1997. On May 9, 1997, the new movie Fathers' Day (produced by Warner Bros.), starring Robin Williams and Billy Crystal, opened in theaters from coast to coast. Corporate synergy at its finest!

@ebarteldes

8 ай бұрын

Plus Fathers Day has a Mel Gibson cameo

I love Jennifer's face when robin grabs the suger

Oh, I miss you very much, Mr. Robin William.

Robin Williams was an absolute genius and sadly missed ❤️

@maryannappiagyei4277

Ай бұрын

And Matthew Perry rest peace.

Robin had so kind heart. İ dont still believe he was no longer among us😢😢

If anyone else did this they’d be chewed out. Billy and Robin, given the highest praise and the attention of everyone

@tulip2111

3 жыл бұрын

did what?

@amandaroberts319

2 жыл бұрын

I know you asked this a year ago but I'll answer now for ya.. they weren't supposed to be there at all, they were just in the building and decided to crash the set. This was all improv.

Robin Williams and Billy Crystal NEVER just "cameo." LMAO

Liked how Matt LeBlanc tried to get into the Billy Crystal/Robin Williams conversation.....

100% improvised scene, amazing.

I’m glad they kept this and let Robin run with it 😊

Pure brilliance!! Also the way that Ross is holding Monica at the end cracks me up . . . !

Really miss Robin Williams. LEGEND

Robin and Billy: walk on to set Gives comedy gold on first take Storms out proudly Doesn't elaborate further

😂😂Joey get scolded for interrupt the private conversation 😂😂😂😂

I wonder how hard it was for them to get through that without cracking up.

Best cameo ever 😂

apparently there was more than one take cause look at the Rachel's hair! It is styled differently in different shots

Seeig this clip hits differently, I hope Robin and Matthew are paling around up there!

Rachel trying to act like she wasn't listening is hilarious. LOL.

RIP Robin Williams (July 21, 1951 - August 11, 2014), aged 63 RIP James Michael Tyler (May 28, 1962 - October 24, 2021), aged 59 RIP Matthew Perry (August 19, 1969 - October 28, 2023), aged 54 You will be remembered as legends.

Chandler's joke gets unnoticed, unfortunately!!! "You're in sample"

The rest of the cast almost look like they’re thinking to themselves:“Please don’t laugh. Please don’t laugh. Please don’t laugh.”

lol! Seeing as this was 100% improv, joeys improv insert was fantastic!

"... And you're no longer my friend!... WE ARE FINISH!... ¡NADA!... NO MORE!..." I love how he mix that spanish "¡NADA!" Between all. Robin Is one of the best in history. ❤

RIP Robin & Matthew

Rest in peace Matthew Perry. 😭 Robin Williams and Matthew Perry both gone, both incredible actors 🧡🙌🏻🙌🏻🕊️🕊️

I must say I am surprised that Robin kept it pretty clean! Well, clean for HIM, that is...

@michaelwatson8237

2 жыл бұрын

Although OOZing bounces on the line..

@horrorbuff7803

11 ай бұрын

And he did say Bastard lol

oh i do miss him. He so truly made my laugh

One of the best unscripted moments on friends lol.

I like this episode. 2 comedian legends together in Friends.

😂😂😂😂😂 one of my favorite part of Friends! RIP Robin Williams 🥺💔

The way Robin Williams says “Oh, there it is!” always floors me!

Seeing relatively young Billy Crystal made me realize just how old this show is.

"How do you know?" "Hes got access." Unreal funny

2:07 Monica and Ross are far too comfortable for siblings 😂😂😂

I can watch this scene non stop

I have all 10 seasons on DVD and have watched them and on TV numerous times and for the life of me can't remember seeing this scene!

This was ad-libbed! Amazing!!!

I can’t believe Mike Wazowski would do that to the Genie

This was also a promotion for an upcoming fim they starred in together, Father's Day. They might have even been shooting the film that day, that's why they were in the same place at the same time.

@BillCosbyTouchedMyDoodle

2 ай бұрын

Promotion, yes. Shooting the film, no. That movie premiered the day after this episode first aired.

Props to the camera crew as well…

I think the only reason no one broke down laughing was because they were to confused to react at all to anything that was happening.

Friends is the only show I can think of that gets upstaged by the guests EVERY TIME

Imagine the if your the director and when Billy and Robin show up unannounced and did this scene? You would say cut and print!

I actually watched this on DVD earlier on this evening. I was surprised that he, Robin Williams wasn't mentioned in the ending credits.

@ebarteldes

8 ай бұрын

it was uncredited for whatever reason

This is most (and only time ever) that I’ve ever watched this show

R.I.P Robin Williams and Matthew Perry

I will rewatching this at least 1000 times

Jennifer Aniston managing to keep a straight face when Robin Williams screams "Give me the thing, alright!" never ceases to amaze me.

1:45 that’s what Genie would say to Aladdin

That was wonderful. I miss Robin

The best scene in all 10 seasons

@yrisferreira3788

10 ай бұрын

Witch season and episode is it?

@demigodwizardtributejedi4052

8 ай бұрын

Season Three, “The One With the Ultimate Fighting Champion”

Apparently the scene, when it was recorded, is longer, and then they edited it for episode length purposes. If you look, there are many editing cuts. If that's what they showed us, I imagine the original recording was 20 times funnier even. 2 of the great legends of improsation. R.I.P. Robin.

1 of my favorite cameo scenes