Robin Williams Kicks Off the AFI Life Achievement Award For Al Pacino
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No one brought the "energy" like Robin Williams. No one. Gone before his time.
@V.D.Boom_Ventures
4 жыл бұрын
Drewg351 The energy, the laughter, a little bit of good-natured roasting, and a lot of likability and respect. Indeed, Robin Williams was - IS - the man.
@tpower1912
4 жыл бұрын
@@haklaz352Its why its great they picked him to present to Al. One rocket fuel of a man to another
@jussihaila
4 жыл бұрын
Coke
@adamjamison698
4 жыл бұрын
Cannot forget "Chris Farley" They both left this earth 2 early. R.I.P!!
@ferox965
4 жыл бұрын
I would have loved to see Jim Carrey and Robin Williams in a movie together, and wait until the credits to watch the two of them go off...
ITS A SHAME THEY DIDN'T AWARD A AFI LIFE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD TO ROBIN WILLIAMS
@discodesanti2459
7 жыл бұрын
That would have been nice to see him at the big table. Surrounded the people that helped him get there.
@josephlembke2626
7 жыл бұрын
disco desanti Dam
@RockCityXTM
7 жыл бұрын
wouldn't it be the right thing to do to give Robin Williams the life-time award posthumously? there's award ceremonies that allow that but i figure they do it probably a year or at the time after his death. a lot of names have won that award and i agree that it's such a shame he never got one.
@lissalives1
5 жыл бұрын
smoka joka -You’ve got that right. It’s a terrible shame.
@dead4059
4 жыл бұрын
Fuckin A
"Say hello to my little friend A Line heard all over bedrooms everywhere" Robin Williams is brilliant
@moaath1366
4 жыл бұрын
Captain Deadpool “Sad, but true”
@jimmynucklehead3070
3 жыл бұрын
Say hello to my little friend I heard that everywhere it was amazing and if there was a Scarface 2 I wish robin was in
@dreia2405
3 жыл бұрын
May be in yours
@viqarkagzi3922
2 жыл бұрын
Movie was in the makings for years needed the right actor. They found the right actor who better than al Pacino he is awesome !!
@SERGIO-cr6uy
2 жыл бұрын
Damn, I though I was the only one using that catch phrase in bed..
“For you Godfather!” That line always gets me because it shows deep respect and appreciation.
@Ch9-7708
2 жыл бұрын
🙏
@alfredogonzalezjimenez7492
2 жыл бұрын
I agree!
@cabreallsiams9277
Жыл бұрын
100%
@OriginalPuro
6 ай бұрын
"For you, Godfather!"*
@asifmotiwala1947
2 ай бұрын
Absolutely true
"If you put Robert De Niro in a dryer, you get Al Pacino!" One of the best lines I have ever heard lol
@hasanemirgenc8000
4 жыл бұрын
what does it mean bro
@carefulpilgrim
2 жыл бұрын
@@hasanemirgenc8000 It means he was smaller than Robert DeNiro. When you put certain fabrics in a dryer they shrink. He was the same quality of actor as RDN, and even they had the same, Italian coloring (and ALL Italian men are handsome!)
@ericburns7789
2 жыл бұрын
I don't......get it..??
@richj6596
2 жыл бұрын
@@ericburns7789 ok al Pacino is short, but his acting is on par with Robert deniro, so if you put a taller deniro in a dryer, he’ll shrink down to al Pacino size.
@alephmorricone7207
2 жыл бұрын
I think he meant also a bit more clean
A legend holding a speech to another legend. We miss you Mr. Williams
@rubennpuertasjlorente7285
6 ай бұрын
We Really Miss you!!😢
“Let’s all raise our glass to Alfredo James Pacino...or as many of us know you, AL FUCKIN’ PACINO. For you, Godfather!” Hell yes, Robin Williams. Hell yes.
@Hritik9000
3 жыл бұрын
For you Godfather made me emotional.
@JaydevRaol
2 жыл бұрын
Yes
@viqarkagzi3922
2 жыл бұрын
Robin gave the the best and funniest speech ever !!
@benediktamrhein5639
2 жыл бұрын
How do you know it's "fucking", when it's bleeped? Just kidding. I simply can't understand this and will understand it ever. Why bleep something when EVERYONE knows what it is? And I mean everyone. 🤨🙄
@petersack5074
2 жыл бұрын
wow....causes me to desire a cup of capUCINO ......
This performance itself deserve a lifetime achievement award
Robin is the perfect guy to present these type of awards.
@Lee_Forre
9 жыл бұрын
No. He still is.
@Sandouras
9 жыл бұрын
Unbelievable. He should have gotten ten of those.
@skipgagne6254
7 жыл бұрын
Sandouras pppppppp LP pop p pop pop p pop ppplk hi hi hi
@rameezsuleman5543
5 жыл бұрын
and Jim Carrey
@danielboone72
5 жыл бұрын
Billy Crystal too.
"For guys who were doing Peruvian blow that's a documentary!!!!" Man That had me!!!!!
@selenarichardson4964
5 жыл бұрын
Little Chandy I screamed 😂😂😂😂😂
@louiemariemdadat3000
4 жыл бұрын
Can somebody explain this to me, I don't get it. Thanks!
@TheGeorgeD13
4 жыл бұрын
@@louiemariemdadat3000 Robin Williams did a lot of drugs in his time.
@nocalsteve
4 жыл бұрын
Peruvian blow refers to cocaine, so anyone who’s done a pound of cocaine would be high enough to think Scarface was real life.
@labrnts977
3 жыл бұрын
Now that made me bust out laughing. No one can make me bust out laughing, spit my water out & laugh so hard, laugh so hard that I can’t breath like Robin Williams. And no one ever will again 💔😭
"I'd like to raise a glass to you, but that would be 11 months out the window..." Frigging killed me with that one...🤣🤣🤣
@rohithpadikkal7082
Жыл бұрын
For a non american and non native English speaker, could you explain what that means?
@JediPhoenix1976
Жыл бұрын
@@rohithpadikkal7082 Robin Williams was a recovering alcoholic; if he did have a drink during the awards, he would have fallen back into bad habits. He never had a problem with poking fun at himself every now and then.
@rohithpadikkal7082
Жыл бұрын
@@JediPhoenix1976 oh😂😂😂thanks for clarifying!
Robin Williams was so brilliant at these events. He knew how to break the ice, make people laugh, and also call out the best parts of the person to be honored. He was brilliant! I’m sure I speak for all of us when I say we miss him.
@Vehshi81
2 жыл бұрын
Every single day.
@AndoniZaldumbide
2 жыл бұрын
Amen to that
@rwfrench66GenX
2 жыл бұрын
Hugh will explain it to you when the Viagra wears off! 😂😂😂
@natashabhagat5869
Жыл бұрын
SO BRILLIANT AND nice! 😍 oh, how I miss him so much. Will Smith was and will never be anything close to him - he was basically the opposite of Robin Williams.
@franciscojaviercastillosanz
Жыл бұрын
"All of us" included whoever loved cinema and films once! Williams was beloved elsewhere in this planet.
"for you Godfather" great line to end on...
"For you Godfather" gets me every time.
to be toasted by robin williams is a lifetime achievement in and of itself
@relaxitsonlyart
Ай бұрын
💯
“A line heard in bedrooms all over the world” LMAOOO
@ColdDiceConspiracy
4 жыл бұрын
Sad but true. That part hit the hardest. xD
@gaiita
4 жыл бұрын
I read this just as it happened
@DatMuslimGuy
4 жыл бұрын
ColdDiceConspiracy 4 real there’s enlargement pills for a reason lol
@DatMuslimGuy
3 жыл бұрын
Franz Styles lol never used them but my manz Robin didn’t need them “ Eight Inches” (Conan Interview)
I know this is about Al Pacino but... Holy Shit! Robin Fcuking Williams ladies and gentlemen.
@shawnatlast
8 жыл бұрын
+asr84 I was about to type the same thing. Robin fucking Williams, everybody!
@sil3ntdogood
8 жыл бұрын
+I Am Mad Samurai I shed a tear because he's gone. Great person and brilliant actor!
@patdanaher5843
8 жыл бұрын
+Samuel S. roben Williams
@VKDM8687
6 жыл бұрын
A-EFFIN'-MENNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!
I died in “Hoo Ha!”... that was not even a phrase and yet you got an oscar for it... 😂😂😂
@jackspry9736
2 жыл бұрын
What are you four going fucking leghorn?
The way pacino salutes Robin Williams in the beginning.... Man is in a class of his own.
You will always be missed Robin Williams. May you rest in peace. 🙏🙏🙏
God I miss this man
@thescandinavian2487
5 жыл бұрын
If god existed and was not a stupendous asshole he would give him back....
@barryrichman9424
5 жыл бұрын
Mallory Lauve.....why are you talking to God ?
@maitesheart
5 жыл бұрын
Yeah me too!😢😭😢
@andrewg3768
5 жыл бұрын
Same here my favourite actor of all time.
@Darkhuntersrule
5 жыл бұрын
OMG me too, I have never cried about a celebrity, until him, I just cried. I have been a fan since his first appearance on Happy Days.
I could watch Robin Williams all day. . .oh, actually I am
@barryrichman9424
5 жыл бұрын
青鬼TV....if you’re watching Robin all day....then you are obviously “gay” ?
@SpeedyEric1
5 жыл бұрын
I don't blame you. Even after death, he's still freakin' awesome.
@degsbabe
5 жыл бұрын
Twat.
@Ironclad6661
5 жыл бұрын
@@barryrichman9424 What a stupid remark. You're not even bright enough to capitalize your own last name let alone speak about his post.
@ardalan101
5 жыл бұрын
It has been 1 year, I lost my job, my home, my reason for being and I'm still watching him.
At the end when Robin Williams said “For you Godfather” and bowed. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 True respect and humility.
@ladee52able
Жыл бұрын
🙏💞
There will never be another comedian like him. Rest In Peace, Robin.
@markcarson9023
3 жыл бұрын
A mad genius,I watch his stuff now and remember when.rip! funniest man in the world.
@melissagahn
3 жыл бұрын
@@markcarson9023 So sad he isn't here anymore.
Who would dislike this? RIP Robin Williams. You were a comic genius.
@quelorepario
8 жыл бұрын
+Rachel Dalton say hello to my little friend!
@howardkoor2796
8 жыл бұрын
So sad
@christianbravetti9147
7 жыл бұрын
+Howard Koor caca
@jonny1one634
6 жыл бұрын
right :(
@jonfriend1890
6 жыл бұрын
Youre damn right. That was fuckin epic. Who else can say a guys name twice at the end of an already hyped speech and continue to not only increase intensity, but have you pulled in like that too.
"For you Godfather" when he said that it felt so sincere. I think he had a lot of respect for Al Pacino. Just like the respect I have for you Robin, the Godfather of comedy.
We miss you so much Mr William ! HE MADE ALL OF US CRY BIG TIME . 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😅😅😅😅😅😅😅 RIP MR R WILLIAMS , ITS BEEN 5 YEARS .THANK GOD FOR YOU TUBE .
Their performance in Insomnia stills keep me awake...
I love the look on Pacino's face when Robin walks out, he's like "Okay. Here it comes..."
I'd like to raise a glass for you but that would be 11 months out the window"
@relaubachrl
8 жыл бұрын
Can somebody explain this to me? Sorry english isnt my first language
@irmakkurt8454
8 жыл бұрын
+Robert Laubach it isnt really about english but rather his past, he was an alcoholic and this was after his rehab in which he stopped drinking so...
@howardkoor2796
8 жыл бұрын
+Robert Laubach raising a glass is symbolic for having alcohol
@heinzelias
7 жыл бұрын
He was not drinking for more than 11 months and if he would do it then his achievemen will be gone !
@WreckingWood
7 жыл бұрын
And a sad bit of trivia that while filming Insomnia with Al he was struggling with nightless days and picked it up again for a while.
im a 27 year old grown ass man and this brought a tear to my eye. Rip Robin
The improv master of all time. Period. Robin Williams was a great and one of a kind. He is dearly missed.
These AFI awards should be released on DVD/Blu-Ray, they are far more interesting than the Oscars.
@departmentofdate2263
5 жыл бұрын
Eh, no.
@Wiseguy305
5 жыл бұрын
What's a DVD
@NikhileshNerambally
5 жыл бұрын
@@Wiseguy305 Google it! It's an upgrade of a VCD.
@durellemouatcho6503
5 жыл бұрын
I agree
@99jarjarbinks
4 жыл бұрын
Agreed
"For you godfather" sounded so genuine and sincere. He was the GOAT of improv.
No one can ever fit this man's shoes. Robin is one of a kind. Thank you for sharing your talent! RIP
Robin Williams needs to be given that award posthumously.
"That was a DOCUMENTARY!" What an absolutely beautiful guy he was.
I'm laughing out loud and crying at the same time.
@frizzzx86
9 жыл бұрын
*hug*
@twimine
9 жыл бұрын
couldn't have said it better myself......RIP RW
@jenersharma
9 жыл бұрын
my thoughts exactly
@lonedrone
9 жыл бұрын
carmonkey Belated thanks.
@renekenshin6573
9 жыл бұрын
lonedrone He shall be missed :(
Their chemistry in Insomnia is beyond words...one of the best hero-villain dynamics
How could anyone dislike this?!? Robin Williams is truly missed
@tammiepage6489
Жыл бұрын
Stop worrying about who just likes it they have their opinions everybody has their opinions I don’t want people to be like mean like everything I like is that when people will be sheep let people have their own opinions I don’t worry about who dislikes things you just enjoy it I enjoy it I don’t care if you don’t like it didn’t like it
Robin Williams was not just a comic. He was a persona, he was charismatic, and grabbed your attention if you liked it or not. I shed a tear for this man that let the demons take his life. I suffer with my own demons and if I had one wish it would be to listen to him for just 30 minutes.
@bobstark4020
2 жыл бұрын
I think many people have shed tears for Robin, myself included, it was several years after he left us before I could watch anything with him In it. Even now I sometimes get choked up and can only watch him for a few minutes.
"EVERYBODY! ATTICA! ATTICA! ATTICA! Playboy bunnies!.......... Okay, let me explain what we're doing" absolutely lost it.
@anibaldk
5 жыл бұрын
The delivery was absolutely perfect.
@krisfrederick5001
5 жыл бұрын
That was a great moment, to slow things down a bit for them. He also just wanted to check out the hot girls, I'm guessing. No shame in that
@myaccount4699
5 жыл бұрын
If it was done today, social media would be all over him for this.
@marisolhdiaz9233
4 жыл бұрын
@@myaccount4699 well he did treat them like idiots, don't you think so? 🤔
@rickmorgan1441
4 жыл бұрын
@@marisolhdiaz9233 hmmm I wonder why that joke worked???
When you have Robin Williams for the opening act, you know it's time well-spent.
That's the kind of speech you get from a colleague and friend who holds you in the highest esteem. Brilliant by Williams
I sure do miss Robin Williams. :)
@1989JROG
8 жыл бұрын
We all miss him.
@juancpgo
8 жыл бұрын
+Squirrel Attackspidy oh man.. sad.. remarkable he was
@skipgagne6254
7 жыл бұрын
Squirrel Attackspidylll on OK
@rahul-qm9fi
7 жыл бұрын
Squirrel Attackspidy nobody misses uncle Ben though
@imdo301
3 жыл бұрын
Who doesn’t?
Few people have the ability to blow the house down like Robin Williams..This is an example of this...The energy that he was able to propel into the audience is second to none and you can feel it from the watching it on the video...one of kind and will be greatly missed.
@Pareidolic
9 жыл бұрын
Even more extraordinary when you consider the audience is loaded with elite Hollywood actors and filmmakers.
@Twistedpeppermint99
9 жыл бұрын
Well said! It was once said in an interview with Mr. Williams: "It took me nearly 30 years to come to this point (of comedy). God only knows..what metamophasis I will be in the next 30." This he said after making the film "Good Will Hunting."
@katherinebooth1708
7 жыл бұрын
Brian mo as patty duke said, he was a performer, what do they do when the off button is on?
@michaeldejager2200
5 жыл бұрын
One of a kind, RIP Robin
cant believe he's been gone 6 years into eternity already. we were all truly blessed to have witnessed him
@bking28206
4 жыл бұрын
If only he hadn't done what he did. He would have had a field day with Donald Trump as far as comedy
It always warms my heart seeing one legend pay tribute to another legend.
Al FUCKIN' Pacino yeah man
Robin was a genius.
@AmorionPax
3 жыл бұрын
Still he's
There's never a dull moment when Robin Williams is kicking off an AFI tribute to a great actor such as Al Pacino. They were both great in the film "Insomnia" together.
I still miss Robin. Not for the movies but just for the joy he brought to the world.
"Hef will tell you later when the viagra wears off". He had some big balls to say that.
@Ax7Snow
2 жыл бұрын
@@scottknode898 ya but he said that to his face lmfao
Robin Williams had more value than we ever gave him while he was alive. Bless his soul.
@asadullahhamdulay8231
6 жыл бұрын
Avi Nieuchowicz thats fucking true...
@Tol1as
5 жыл бұрын
I mean he was worth more than 100$ million when he died, plus no one ever said a bad thing about him (almost impossible to achieve in show business). Pretty much everybody loved him. Idk how much more value we could've given him.
@baberina1
5 жыл бұрын
that's cause we miss him soo much.
The way he bowed down while saying, " For you, Godfather "... Oh God! Amazing. Just fuckin amazing. Williams must have loved and admired Pacino so dearly. Both greats of their craft. Love them. ❤
Robin Williams was just the best actor! Funny and kind!
I think no one could make an intro like that...god we are going to miss Robin Williams so much. Rest in peace
A spectacular entertainer. One of the best in history. Miss you Robin.
@pralad1
5 жыл бұрын
Best comment ever 😊😊
@faridmusbah8631
4 жыл бұрын
@Vanargand Did a family member die...? (All this negativity got me worried)
It’s really difficult to talk about Robin in past tense. His talent and passion is just simply unmatched and timeless. Robin, you’re no longer in pain but all of us feel your void. Rest In Peace ☮️
I could watch Robin Williams over and over and over, he was just that good. Loved his comedy. Genius.
RIP Robin Williams. You were one of the best standup comedians.
@Fluffyudders
5 жыл бұрын
One of? Robin Williams was so good at stand-up he had to stop doing stand-up so that other people could do stand-up.
"I would like to raise a glass to you but that would be 11 months out the window." LOL Poking fun at his stint in rehab. Brilliant!
@susanhassard503
6 жыл бұрын
bigleaguechew87 Robin Williams was the greatest!
@mikewilliams258
5 жыл бұрын
bigleaguechew87 I love it when people like you point out the bloody obvious.
@TriTorc
4 жыл бұрын
I didn't get that part, thanks for clarity :)
@ChoJun69
4 жыл бұрын
@@mikewilliams258 as much as it's annoying, usually coments are for this type of shit.
@wilcholson64
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for letting me know what that means. I was at a loss
One of the greatest tribute speeches by a legend for a legend. No one can sum up any man but what Robin Williams did for Al Pacino that night was a work of art and worthy of accolade. God bless the man who made us laugh harder than anyone
Robin is absolutely brilliant in this tribute to Al Pacino
Robin - a brilliant mind, an underrated actor, and a man who was deserving of a larger helping of health. RIP
@markusbrauns4274
2 жыл бұрын
Very rarely do comedic actors win awards. He should have won one for Dead Poets Society, Patch Adams, and many more incredible performances, Good Will Hunting is another.
@flytohk8
2 жыл бұрын
What do you mean underrated?Do you know how many Oscar and Golden Globes he win and bunch of awards he got in movies ?
@ElvisLivesUpstairs
2 жыл бұрын
he was NOT underrated lol
Al Pacino does stand the test of time!
Never heard a better tribute. Death robbed us! RIP Sir.
You know you've truly made it when a legend like Williams gives a speech about you!
@ironrojo
4 жыл бұрын
Pacino also said that Robin was His idol. That mutual admiration Is remarkable
Some people are watching his videos after he has passed to remember him and try to not see that he is no longer alive.. Some people just want to comment rude things about him and people who admire him.. I personally loved the way he was he influenced my childhood and watching him act cheered me up... Rest in peace Mr legendary Robin Williams and our deepest condolences to his family.
@MrMoose0815
6 жыл бұрын
well said my friend ... there are so many of Robin's clips I watch at least once a month, if not once a week ... to remind myself of his unbelievable greatness, and of how good he made the world feel .... he may have passed away, but He lives on forever ... will miss you my friend ... R.I.P.
RIP Robin Williams. Talent like yours doesn't come along too often.
Robin Williams was such a beautiful man and human being. He was my childhood, and helped a bullied, depressed kid get through a lot. "I think the saddest people always try their hardest to make people happy, because they know what it's like to feel absolutely worthless, and they don't want anyone else to feel like that"...........Damn I miss him.
"say hello to my little friend, a line heard in bedrooms all over the world, sad but true" Robin Williams (godfather of laughing)
brilliant. I'm sure Mr. Pacino has never been quite so honored before or since.
The legend Robin Williams... I love this guy..
Al looks truly humbled at the end. What an amazing speech.
Can you imagine how cool it must be to be able to say, that I got a lifetime achievement award from the American film Institute and Robin Williams did the tribute. That’s so awesomely cool.
He was an incredible entertainer. He sure is missed!
Besides crying at every clip of Robin Williams, this whole speech gives me goosebumps, with a crescendo at the end.
04:01 THIS....this chaos and craziness with a mix of satire and positive hahas......nobody could do it the way he did! ❤️❤️
It's a strange thing saying this about someone I never met, but I really, really miss Robin Williams.
Thanks for all the laughter Robin. You're gonna be missed dearly. Comedy will never be the same.
Oh, my goodness. What kind of man we have lost. We infinitely missing you. Rest in peace Mr. Williams.
"Say hello to my little friend, a line heard in bedrooms all around the world" I lost it ahahahahah
Robin Williams killed it! He is surely missed ❤
This is my all time favorite tribute. I love how he says " for u godfather " & bows. Amazing. Miss u robin
"If you put a Robert De Niro in a dryer you get an Al Pacino." Pretty accurate lol!!!
@vamsidocs5137
4 жыл бұрын
can u please explain what exactly it means..
@Nevethmore
4 жыл бұрын
@@vamsidocs5137 In a loving and joking way, Robin williams compared Al Pacino to Rorbert Deniro because both were equally legendary actors. However Al has a very dry sense of humour and personality, he was always serious.
The Genius Of Robin Williams.....The Peruvian Blow Gag Cracked Me Up...He Is Sorely Missed........R.i.p Robin Williams.
He was one of the few people who could get normal people to enjoy these award ceremonies. He will always be missed.
This really made me cry. Robin, you did an amazing tribute to Al Pacino! ♥️
When a genius pays a tribute to you, that's what I call a Life Achievement.
They always say make sure you check on your happy friends-r.i.p robin williams you are a legend in your own right.
Pacino is clearly one of the greatest actors of all time . And a nice guy from what I have heard too . Rip Robin Williams !!!
And now m crying again.... Miss him so much.
Like ..its amazing how fast he is, I dont think there are any comedians who can switch this fast.. amazing!
Watching this makes me really sad that Robin Williams is no longer on this Earth :( - what an amazing talent he truly was RIP
Miss him so much, he was so fun and brilliant!
“Say hello to my little friend “ “A line heard in bedrooms all over the world “ Oh how much I miss you RIP Robin Williams .
Robin was great.
@artfuldodger8
8 жыл бұрын
Silencio Robin was great ? i must think that you are joking . You can't say such thing's , unless you say Robin IS Great ! He still has an huge impact on most of our life's ! he will allways be remembered ! Man like him , i don't know if will ever be born ! Long live the man who allways put a smile on everybody's face no matter the consequences ! Respect !
@sumthnwckd6788
6 жыл бұрын
Rainy... ArtfulDodger... I agree with you both. Was, because he is no longer with us, and IS because he can still make anyone laugh.
When I feel down i always have to watch these videos and even though I have seen most of them i spit my drink out of my nose every time still
Robin never needed a written script. So great !!! I miss him a lot.