Robin *was* interviewed on his own before Stephen joined the show. You can find the link to that video (posted by another KZreadr) in the description ("About") above. Well worth a watch.

@ashroskell

9 ай бұрын

That was a type of oil and water that unexpectedly mixed perfectly, with Parkinson being the salt that facilitated the reaction. Hats of to Praky, who was smart enough to know that a tiny pinch of the stuff was all that was needed from him and it would be folly to try to get in on the act, as so many interviewers would. More credit to him for that. Deep belly laughs from me, having never seen that interview before and so delighting in the freshness in every moment of it. Fry’s verbal wit and eclectic dexterity seemed to bring out the best possibilities for Williams’s comedic acrobatics and raw improvisational talent and vice versa. I could have watched that for hours. Thank you so much for that. It was a genuine tonic. I’ll be smiling all day now.

@tiggy4750

8 ай бұрын

Should have interviewed Stephen first, then Robin....

@charleenrouleau3

23 күн бұрын

😊😊😅😊😅😊😊 26:58 😊 BC c

@gavinnorman7783

Күн бұрын

@@tiggy4750 Why? this is not a criticism, actual question xxxx

"You are mad but you're right" that has to be the most accurate description of Robin Williams lmao

Most people forget that Robin was classically trained. Here he shows that he knew Shakespeare so well he could take parts from his plays - and keeping his words in a similar vocal cadence, tell his own story. Unbelievably brilliant mind. And next to him the unbelievably brilliant mind of Stephen Fry. What a treat this was!

@martinwoyzeck2634

4 жыл бұрын

He was only 'sort of' classically trained. His only training of any kind of acting was at Julliard, where contemporary and classical acting was taught. But there was a mutual agreement of Williams dropping out,and the school ready to kick him out ,by his 2nd yr there. So he really only got a tidbit intro to Shakespeare. Interesting how people change someone's bio.

@julieenslow5915

4 жыл бұрын

@@martinwoyzeck2634 I knew he never completed the school - he tells about that in interviews. No editing required - he was brilliant - a comedic genius, and no one can take that away from him. Also known to be a class act, a true friend and a great man. You, on the other hand, don't seem to have any class or you would know how tasteless and low it is to speak ill of the dead. Robin Williams brought more laughter, joy and catharsis to the world in one day than a person like you will manage to produce if you had 20 lifetimes.

@davidt3956

8 ай бұрын

That was my favorite bit, both porn Shakespeare and then them trying to move past it

@paulwaring7215

3 ай бұрын

No, he wasn't ffs..

@julieenslow5915

3 ай бұрын

@@paulwaring7215 who wasn't what?

RIP Sir Michael Parkinson (March 28, 1935 - August 16, 2023), aged 88 And RIP Robin Williams (July 21, 1951 - August 11, 2014), aged 63 You both will be remembered as legends.

@adrianmiller1971

8 ай бұрын

Same reason im here too...watching some of his great work...grew up watching Parky here in Australia. Saturday night was Parky, and then The Bill....

@titmusspaultpaul5

4 ай бұрын

I didn't know Parkinson died! What a loss, as was the passing of Robin.

So profound... "Bears spend 100% of the time being bears. Tree frogs spend all their time being tree frogs. We as humans spend all our time trying to be someone else" Stephen Fry

@madhuniyal

3 жыл бұрын

We are..constantly and never satisfied.

@jakelecroy5553

3 жыл бұрын

@Jolly Infidel Sheeple. I feel ya.

@thomasjuniardi3559

3 жыл бұрын

@@adrianmeerman6493 living in pack meaning we gonna have an Alfa, Beta and someone in between 😁

@alanmacdonald88

3 жыл бұрын

TV producers of this era somehow missed the chance to give us a Steven Fry & Robin Williams nature show. Fuck, this was some beautiful chemistry.

@rustycherkas8229

3 жыл бұрын

Really profound is an audience (both live, and now on KZread) spending their (our) time distracted by this talk show... I'm not sure "to be someone else" is accurate. Possibly more along the lines of: "trying not to be ourselves (because of an Ego, Id and SuperId)". Who's up for a lobotomy and a return to the trees??? Anyone???

Yesterday a KZread user posted a hateful comment under this video. That user continued to post replies with the sole aim of riling other viewers. I have deleted the original comment and replies, and banned that user from this channel. I don't understand the psychological make-up of people whose first reaction to an event is "I must go on an Internet site and write something unpleasant about this. If I upset people, that will simply vindicate my attitude, for I am the world's most clear-sighted individual and anybody who disagrees with me is wrong. La la la." Usually I ignore the negative messages, feeling that there is little point in engaging with strangers who post in order to cause a reaction. These people cannot be reasoned with, and there are a lot of them. It's not a new phenomenon, of course - I've seen it going on for the 20+ years I've been on the Internet - but there do seem to be more people now who believe they are *entitled* to act in this bullying manner. I would rather not see that activity on this channel.

@jimstormcrow

9 жыл бұрын

Good man.

@madcapmonster

9 жыл бұрын

well done

@BigLord

9 жыл бұрын

*standing ovation* HEAR HEAR!

@Cruiseblackpool

9 жыл бұрын

Yes and unfortunately I engaged with the weirdo wasting my time trying to reason with him and make him understand. Bottom line was he didn't care, he was against TV and media and apparently the pain his family and others are feeling towards the loss of Robin Williams wasnt a concern to him as he was more concerned with trolling. Friendly banter is one thing but to mock someone who has died and to continue to use someone's death as a way to have arguments with others is just a really low thing to do of any human being. I wish there were more people like you on You Tube who took action against these trolls, they really serve no purpose other than to annoy and distress others. I'm sure they aren't like this in real life and only do it behind the safety of a screen which just makes them cowards and bullies. RIP Robin Williams and thanks for sharing this video.

@ktkee7161

9 жыл бұрын

I didn't know you could ban individuals. As for his psychological make-up, I think we can guess deeply unhappy.

Fry entirely understood what kind of phenomenon and animal Williams was. He appreciated it and moderated both himself and Williams as a schoolteacher might a gifted, but disruptive student. A wonderful union.

@bgknowable

4 жыл бұрын

Dunno if that works... Both Fry and Williams are being moderated. I suspect that you may underestimate Williams’ self-awareness and Fry’s insecurities.

@ClipontheEar

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. Clever and perceptive.

@walterfuentes249

2 жыл бұрын

Mr Fry is a very intelligent person, but he's not looking at Robin, like a trouble student,Mr Fry knows Robin is in intellectual himself, Respect to All them,RIP Robin and Mr, Parkinson

@XX2Media

2 жыл бұрын

@@walterfuentes249 last I checked, Sir Michael Parkinson is still alive and with us. Long since retired but still with us…

@James-km7yz

Жыл бұрын

@@bgknowable This. Robin Williams truly was a genius and Fry knew he was no where near. I did find it disturbing to watch Fry attempt his superiority complex on Robin with the oh so polite slurs that did little more than show the jealously you could hear behind them. But when you're as gifted as Robin was, you don't only get to ignore them, you can even play along with them. To be honest, Fry came across as a stuck-up bore.

Who else is here after the death of Parkinson? Three legends in one video, brilliant. It's beyond sad that two are now gone. RIP Robin Williams & Michael Parkinson.

@Whom1337

8 ай бұрын

I do not know 66% of these guests

@ryrygoogoo

8 ай бұрын

@@Whom1337the American is robin Williams- he was a comedian that killer himself. The old talk show host is Micheal Parkinson- he was a famous interviewer who died last week. The fat one is Stephen fry- he’s a British actor who’s still alive.

@mikepoole3784

4 ай бұрын

Amazing comments here ​@@ryrygoogoo

I've seen this clip probably 20 times. It's not only funny, but also a staggering display of not one, but TWO great minds and comics riffing off of one another. The timing is just perfect all the way. Stunning. Robin is so missed.

In essence this is Fry and Williams playing tennis, and loving every minute of it.

@johnobrien4540

4 жыл бұрын

Williams won in straight sets.

@TheOne-fe8wk

4 жыл бұрын

They have great chemistry

@luckyswine

3 жыл бұрын

Williams is trying so hard not to interrupt and then FOOM ......you just got Mount Etna'd.

@marcmetcalfe1820

2 ай бұрын

Very perceptive and true

@user-ln3kh3ku4u

21 күн бұрын

Two of my fav people together. ❤

I think it's quite good. Stephen tolerates Robin's interjections, but by the same token, Robin shuts up when Stephen is making an important point. It seems fairly balanced to me...

@nickrice5819

6 жыл бұрын

It's like when you're with your mates and everybody is constantly interrupting each other, but it doesn't matter so long as it's funny. And,hell, it's not like it's important, it's just words. What a loss Robin was

@jonshepherd2550

6 жыл бұрын

Peter Clack yes two absolute masters and professionals

@bfkc111

5 жыл бұрын

"Stephen tolerates Robin's interjections, but by the same token, Stephen shuts up when Robin is making an important point. It seems fairly balanced to me..." That's true (corrected).

@mellow5123

5 жыл бұрын

I thought Stephen was rather rude/snarky to Robin frankly..

@theplayer2286

5 жыл бұрын

No no. He wasn't. He was just a bit overwhelmed. A man who was used to overwhelming others was himself overwhelmed. It was bound to shake him up a bit. You can see the mutual admiration and affection.

When Robin goes off into one of his Shakespearean soliloquies it's so perfect that people don't believe it's not scripted. I saw him do it on Charlie Rose (for a full five minutes) and it was simply incredible. The funniest man in history and a tragic loss for us all

@petejhnlewis

5 жыл бұрын

Chris Cross Was

@jamesluby6705

4 жыл бұрын

If you watch some of the rushes and cut scenes from good morning Vietnam you'll see him riffing for minutes on end, all unscripted, it really is quite a remarkable skill...

@portagee66

4 жыл бұрын

He did it in his first interview with Johnny Carson, too, when Mork and Mindy was still on. More people should remember that he was trained by Houseman, but few people under 50 know who that is.

@zimjun7

3 жыл бұрын

@@portagee66 John Houseman? They "eeearn it" guy?

@mebsrea

3 жыл бұрын

I saw him reading fairy tales to kids at the opening of the San Francisco Public Library in the mid-1990s. While delighting the kids with his voices and impressions, he was simultaneously keeping up a profanity-free, but very much adult-oriented sotto voce commentary that kept their parents in stitches. I’ve never seen anything like it. Robin Williams was beyond a shadow of a doubt a comic genius.

The moments when Robin throws his head back in laughter never fails to brighten my mood.

This is the first time I've ever seen Stephen Fry not just matched intellectually, but actually struggle to keep up with someone else - what a legend Robin Williams was.

@evelynbaron2004

5 жыл бұрын

It was love at first joke!!! Fantastic experience.

@colinwalsh5203

5 ай бұрын

Bullshiit. Fry was just being polite and tolerating him. Williams was an unfunny pain in the arse who always wanted to be centre of attention.

@JimmyBoy9878

4 ай бұрын

​@@colinwalsh5203unfunny to you.

@colinwalsh5203

4 ай бұрын

@@JimmyBoy9878 tell me one funny line ?

@JimmyBoy9878

4 ай бұрын

@@colinwalsh5203 lol. Im not gonna try to convince you. Just cause you dont find him funny doesnt mean others cant. Hes known as a funny comidian and you know that.

The script writers in Mork & Mindy use to leave blank spaces because they knew Robin would just take it from the top of his head better than anything they could write. That was the level he performed at. Genius.

Could not imagine a more distinct interview pairing! I love the way Fry absorbed Robin's jokes and interruptions and the way Robin controlled himself in certain moments to allow Fry to complete his point. Robin was unique. Fry is too.

The genius of Robin, the politeness of Steven …. What a pair of beautiful souls 👌

@MrMichaellee5353

29 күн бұрын

It's Stephen

Having seen Stephen's heartfelt comments on Robin's passing, I find 'it's so nice to be the quiet one' brings tears to my eyes. Stephen's own mental health struggles were rarely (rightly) seen onscreen, and the different struggles Robin had played out even more in public. I find this a joyous, jazzesque riffing of tessellating styles, enhanced by Parkinson's unfettered relish of his ringside seat.

@stephenrice4554

9 ай бұрын

Well put

@harrietthomas4032

8 ай бұрын

Beautifully said :) I haven't seen Stephen's heart felt comments as you share.Will endeavour to look them up xxx

@actiaint

7 ай бұрын

I felt Stephen had difficulty in this interview tbh

You've got to admire both Stephen's and Robin's restraint. Robin for letting such a high percentage of the millions of jokes per second he knows he can absolutely kill with slide, and Stephen for being interrupted twice a minute.

@jonathankerman438

6 жыл бұрын

I personally think that fry and robin were a very interesting combination. I would have loved to see a film with both of them in it.

@judithsochor9755

5 жыл бұрын

thumbwarriordx

A lot of mutual respect going on here between two seasoned experienced professionals who we should both celebrate as leaders of their respective fields. It's Fry's spot but he is celebrating William's interjections and earning his space back because of the permission he is affording. This is a comedy masterclass!

@securityrobot

2 жыл бұрын

🤢🤢🤢🤮🤮🤮

@b00i00d

Жыл бұрын

Is he?

@randolphpinkle4482

Жыл бұрын

It looked like Fry was tolerating Williams, but really wanted the spotlight all to himself and his current obsession.

@cindytartt4048

8 ай бұрын

@@randolphpinkle4482you’re the only one saying this. Gotta problem with Fry? You have issues with sharing, yes?

@jayesgazebo

7 ай бұрын

@@randolphpinkle4482 What are you talking about? Fry was being interviewed... Robin had his interview. Fry was just doing his interview while Robin made silly comments from the sidelines. There were 2 guests, this was Fry's interview. Pretty sure if Robin were still alive he'd be the first to say they were just having a laugh... Have a sense of humour mate...

I was surprised that some viewers thought there was some discontent between Fry and Robin. Growing up with British and American humour I can tell you there was a perfect harmony between the two men. It would be interesting to see if any, Robin’s first appearance on a British show.

@anethers7545

Жыл бұрын

The respect was clear when Fry was basically saying Williams was a comic genius! When he said ‘People think it’s rehearsed’

@Weird-City

6 күн бұрын

It's called passive aggressive - insult followed by a compliment. The more perceptive viewers will pick up on this (it would be hard to not notice it). Yes he likely respected Robin - but it's hard to ignore all the subtle (not really that subtle) intricacies of this interview. At certain points Fry was unquestionably irritated and quite dismissive of Williams (and even the audience for laughing). A little ego..a little jealousy perhaps.

One thing I love about Robin Williams. He can be manic as all hell, you watch his interview with Craig Ferguson, and he never stops. But for significant periods of time he sits there listening intently to Stephen. The man had a switch, I swear.

Stephen Fry can make the most boring subject interesting.. Robin Williams can make the dryest subject funny.. And theyre both sitting there together!e

@TheOne-fe8wk

4 жыл бұрын

john mullens I wish they had a show together! It would have been amazing because of their chemistry

@whatshisname3304

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheOne-fe8wk it would nt have worked. do nt get me wrong they are/were both great. But not on the same show.

@gitbint

4 жыл бұрын

@@whatshisname3304 this is coming from a table lamp.

@whatshisname3304

4 жыл бұрын

@@gitbint oh yes that nome de plume invalidates anything i wish to say. thankyou, your handle is so much better. i will listen to you. smeg head.

@michaeldeblone1066

4 жыл бұрын

Whether it would have worked or not we'll never know but this was a very special moment. Robin was way ahead of anybody re: timing imho.

Do you ever wish some interviews wouldn't end? This was brilliant! Three men I admire greatly on absolute top form.

What joy I feel to see 2 men who capture the world of comedy, drama, pathos and wonder. I am blessed to see them together.

The wonderful thing about this pairing, is that Fry, as an educated man, could appreciate Williams mangling Shakespeare and see the genius in him.

@CompelledUsername

2 жыл бұрын

@@webrusheriii8934 He means that to deliberately parody material in this way, you must first know it well. Fry would have appreciated that.

@gibletto

Жыл бұрын

@@webrusheriii8934 Such as is, every fifth form boy...

how did he possibly come up with the classical porn bit?! how can any human possibly think that quickly, that wittily, and with such energy and passion!? he truly was a great talent, and will be sorely sorely missed....

@philiphicks1273

4 жыл бұрын

Because his mind was going many times faster than his mouth.

@sebastianbeardsley4326

4 жыл бұрын

I legit just watched that before this video 😂

@martinwoyzeck2634

4 жыл бұрын

Watch an early stand up concert of his called 'reality..what a concept'. It's brilliant. And there is a point where he asks for audience suggestions. First name of a writer, audience said Shakespeare. A place -audience said Mars....and I now forget the third. But he went off on an improvised 10-15 min riff in Shakespearean , that was part sci fi, classical,etc. It was brilliant. And it showed there is no way he rehearsed that, as it was from audience suggestions

@martinwoyzeck2634

4 жыл бұрын

@Nunya Bis he went to Julliard, but dropped out

@ElvarMasson

4 жыл бұрын

Where in the video is that ?

Urghh Robbin Williams just would not shut up through this entire interview. A fact that I am eternally grateful for.

The level of wit in this interview in incomprehensible 😂😂😂 Fry's hardcore satire met with William's full blast sarcasm is the recipe for humor nuclear 👌 Rest peacefully Mr Williams, and age gracefully Mr Fry ❤❤❤

Williams was in fact, shockingly intelligent. Even in this interview with an intellectual giant such as My Fry - it is quite apparent.

@PDeRop

6 жыл бұрын

Rhetoricalmuse comedians on average are. It’s a pre-requisite to see the funny.

@LadyPercy.

6 жыл бұрын

Rhetoricalmuse I don’t agree with you. Robin was incredibly intelligent. Your comments are rude and disrespectful.

@mrkv4k

6 жыл бұрын

Maybe you should read that comment one more time...

@DementedCaver

6 жыл бұрын

I feel fairly confident that the user you slammed was giving a compliment.

@moodini99

6 жыл бұрын

Not really. Pseudo-intellectuals for people who don't know any better

I watched this in a hotel room, when was madly jet lagged with my mum. Cried with laughing and had a new found appreciation for Williams comic genius.

Fry with his dry humour and Williams with his outrageous humour just brilliant.

The moment that this popped up as a suggestion to watch I knew it would be worth it. Both have/had the ability to completely dominate interview shows, which have always made them absolutely enjoyable.

@jonahgerfin4409

Жыл бұрын

Hello, how are you doing today

@bobritasue

8 ай бұрын

how you doing? you like to dance @@jonahgerfin4409

Stephen Fry and Robin Williams are two incredibly witty, talented gentleman who share the bipolar diagnosis. Watching this, it becomes even more obvious how complex this disorder is, and perhaps why people without it struggle to comprehend why the cure for depression isn't just to "cheer up" or "think positive", or the cure for mania isn't just to "settle down" or "get off the drugs" or "shut up". There's no one-size-fits-all 'easy' cure because the illness affects its targets so differently, at different times and in different ways. In 2006, Stephen Fry made a documentary in conjunction with the BBC called 'The Secret Life of the Manic Depressive' - highly recommended viewing, particularly for many in the comments who don't seem to grasp (or care) how serious this diagnosis is or just how little our brains are understood. Learn and grow. Rest in Peace, Robin Williams.

@evelynbaron2004

5 жыл бұрын

Tk you for your insightful respectful comment. Much appreciated. Also a great fan of John Cleese who is very interesting on the role comedy plays, even more widely, in our ability to navigate through life. What I have always admired and loved about both men is their bravery in being publicly vulnerable; I know it continues to help a myriad of people, even if on a basic level to lighten ones mood, of course goes deeper but I thank god for these two wonderful human beings. When Robin Williams died -- not sure if people are aware that he was diagnosed with Parkinsons -- it was for a time as if a family member was gone. Good to celebrate him, RIP and long may you carry on Stephen Fry! Saw Mythos at Niagara-on-the-Lake; fantastic one man brilliant sustained monologue.

@tom123607

5 жыл бұрын

So well put

@7dragonflower

5 жыл бұрын

How lucky we have been to have lived in their time.

@prepperjonpnw6482

4 жыл бұрын

I just watched all 3 episodes of that program and I was glad I did. I have a friend that is bi-polar among other things and I have better insight now.

@TheVanillatech

3 жыл бұрын

Robin wasn't bipolar as Fry is. Robin got cut down in life too many times and he made the mistake of getting old. Once he contracted the chronic, irreversable, untreatable and rapidly developing condition he knew it was end game, so he hung himself. I think a lot of people, myself included, would do the same thing. Put your friends, your children through that? No thanks. He'd had an amazing life, made hundreds of millions of people laugh to tears. What can be better than that?

I think they genuinely respect one another and they play off each other well in this interview. They have quite a similar background, both having/had mental problems (Fry, bipolar/Williams, I presume, depression), cocaine addiction and being/was highly intelligent. What some interpret as Fry's condescending demeanour towards Williams,I think is his dry humour which I believe Williams appreciated. They both come off as very kind people. The interview was really enjoyable to watch and I cannot understand all the comments bashing either Fry or Williams.

@ainleigh2244

9 жыл бұрын

AmateurishTraveller i totally agree, i see people claiming that Fry was mocking Williams which frankly is totally incorrect - also, you are correct they both have similar backgrounds with mental illness, but in fact more similar than you thought, they both are/were bipolar

@karenzietlow2287

6 жыл бұрын

How can anyone watch Robin's manic behavior and not realize he's bipolar?

@charlieconlon4476

6 жыл бұрын

At least we still have Fry.

@TheTruthKiwi

5 жыл бұрын

Well put. Totally agree

@MichelleHatcherLifeCoaching

5 жыл бұрын

They were both each others heroes.... that's the beauty of true stars with natural gifts....I remember watching an interview where Phil Collins and Robert Palmer were both guests- they spent half an hour being completely blown away that they were sitting next to each other... wonderful

There is simply no-one that can take Robin's place. A comedian like no other. We all miss him, 7 years later.

@BollywoodBonanzaB

9 ай бұрын

Has it only been (now) 9 years? It feels an age ago that we lost him 💔

@TheVanillatech

9 ай бұрын

Wait what? Where is he?

@bobritasue

8 ай бұрын

feels like a whole new world where evil animals are gonna get sent packing @@BollywoodBonanzaB

@joanneclarke771

5 ай бұрын

@@TheVanillatechif there is a God, some place very pleasant and fun.

RIP Robin. You are still missed today.😖😖

@ianhill4585

3 жыл бұрын

Seconded.

@derekenglish4905

3 жыл бұрын

You'll remain in our hearts forever Robin

How robin was able to turn pretty much anything into Shakespeare is amazing to me

Stephen Fry tweeted two days ago that Robin Williams "was a prince" during an interview he had forgotten this past week. I think that puts all of this silliness to bed. If you notice early in the interview, Fry wanted to engage Williams. It's subtle, but Fry lit the fire. Fry engaged Williams into the conversation, so all of you people who thought Williams was self-absorbed either had an agenda, or don't understand human behavior.

@evelynbaron2004

5 жыл бұрын

!!!!!!! you nailed it.

@anthonytaingahue4644

5 жыл бұрын

SisterRayVU68 a

@web-angel

5 жыл бұрын

Anybody who's seen Robin in #any interview would know that that's how he behaves.

@svendtang5432

4 жыл бұрын

They don't understand Williams both giants

@mrjagriff

4 жыл бұрын

SisterRayVU68 , you giant of intellect , please give us more of your insight oh great one

Obsessed with Robin... He NEVER disappoints and ALWAYS gets everyone in tears of laughter that is anywhere around him. RIP I LOVE YOU.

@jonahgerfin4409

Жыл бұрын

Hello, how are you doing today

@hallucinati

10 ай бұрын

​@jonahgerfin4409 I'm fine, (sniff-sniff) how are you?

@bobritasue

8 ай бұрын

sweet caroline@@jonahgerfin4409

I am SO GLAD I accidentally clicked on this video! Robin Williams AND Stephen Fry! Wicked awesome!

I found this tonight, my heart is sated with the sort of conversation made of dreams, being able to spend part of my evening with Stephen Fry and Robin Williams...a moment I never knew existed. Thank you for archiving this, it gives me great joy.

@polara01

4 жыл бұрын

A lovely comment befitting these amazing men...Parkinson as well balanced this out and provided the third leg of this amazing moment to cherish...hope for humanity somewhat restored albeit a bittersweet feeling with the loss of our dear friend Robin...RIP sweet Prince.

@iriscollins7583

2 жыл бұрын

I don't think my heart could could take it. I would have my second heart attack, with laughter.

@echo5827

2 жыл бұрын

Nlg mate that sounds gay as fuck

@ursus0549

2 жыл бұрын

Oui

Steven making Robin laugh warms my heart

@neptunestardust

6 жыл бұрын

Paula Boyle Stephen

@2DReanimation

4 жыл бұрын

And vice versa.

@zefonk

4 жыл бұрын

wonderful indeed :)

@999titu

4 жыл бұрын

That's Robin, generous

Here's how generous a human being Stephen Fry is: He is a trained improvisationist, and used to be on the original "Whose Line is it Anyway?" series...and never once does he bring it up, instead giving Robin all the credit and publicly lauding his skills. Such a class act.

@Cenot4ph

2 ай бұрын

Fry and Laurie, several seasons of great comedy

You know you will have a huge mountain to climb when you are going to try and pitch your book ,film etc and you have the Majestic Mr Williams beside you on the same gig ........The balance of humour between Stephen Fry And Robin Williams was fantastic!

The master of British television interviewers Parkinson quietly allows his comic genius guests to interact at a mind boggling furiously funny pace. The rest of us mortals are only left to wonder and enjoy the intellectual wit and comedy sarcasm of these two off the wall brilliant artists.Hilarious and moving.

@jwvandegronden

9 жыл бұрын

paul cunliffe exactly my thoughts. Anybody who reads something else in the banter between these two are too much riding any of the many possible ego's between the two Anglo-saxon nations. Brilliant, both of them. And please get a grip of the actual show this is part of before anybody posts some ridiculous comment. The godfather of interviews being an artist himself in this interview with Stephen, while just before had a great interview with Robin. Gusts are welcomed to interject, but the guest interviewed is center stage here. And he (SF) was VERY gentleman like in his approach, with his well known wit added to that mix. Great show, great men.

Even the phenomenally witty Stephen Fry could not keep up with Robin’s high-octane improv, but Stephen was too much of a gentleman to even mind.

@ifgfqageneration6939

8 ай бұрын

No one could compete with williams. He had no choice

What a perfect moment in the universe, to have these two taking part in the same conversation. :-)

I watch this and think of Robin Williams suicide and Stephen Fry’s admission that he had contemplated suicide on more than one occasion. Both of these men are wonderful, intelligent, charming and delight audiences. Both have made millions laugh and brought us joy. Robin Williams suicide was tragic and his loss to show business is still palpable years later. I just wish they could both be as happy as the joy they bring others. Both of these men are very simply comedy geniuses and masters of quick thinking. RIP Robin Williams and Stephen Fry, you are so loved and admired, I just hope you know that.

@willseabury6971

8 ай бұрын

Not just complicated ....unfortunately

@mikenewbold1699

7 ай бұрын

yes being intelligent is depressing

Saddened by our loss of Robin today. But so happy that this wonderful interview with him and the amazing Stephen Fry is available for us to enjoy! .

I feel sorry for the people who watched this video not really being familiar with Fry and therefore used the opportunity to revere Williams and berate Fry for simply being his usual interesting self. A tiny bit of mental sophistication and you would have noticed just how much Fry surreptitiously complimented Williams' genius throughout the interview, without getting down on his knees and bowing down to him ...

@rickoshae71

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah I agree. Mr. Fry who is pure class in my view, was able to acknowledge the genius of Robyn without being a grovel. I reckon Stephen was a little in awe of him to be honest. That would have been a little difficult to keep the interview on a straight line, but he managed somewhat to keep Robyn at bay...you give him the freedom and he just takes off...lol....I love them both so much....

@dustblog3558

7 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed that comment! Reminded me there are intelligent life forms out there, capable of understanding nuance.

@JoshPopichak

7 жыл бұрын

How dare they. Fry is to Britain what Williams was to the U.S., to say the least.

@tedex8100

7 жыл бұрын

Stop deluding yourself. Fry was a total twat from start to finish.

@tomkohls2215

7 жыл бұрын

* * Fry is an intellectual first. With an IQ so high,some who don't get him can't count that high...just saying. Williams is a genus as well. They are however in my mind not comparable. They are separate gifts to humanity,each in his own right.

Stephen Fry and Robin Williams both demonstrate an incredibly high level of sensitivity and creativity. They are giants in intellect and humor, and humanity. Robin Williams will always be remembered with love and reverence.

You're right...You're mad but you're right.

I admire Stephen Fry's slim chances to having a proper interview, he was so creative in complimenting Robin Williams, while trying to get back to his work..... so good to watch now. Thanks for uploading.

Robin Williams is the only person who makes me literally laugh out loud, holding back the tears right now.

@mjh5437

4 жыл бұрын

Try Billy Connolly and Barry Humphries in their prime.

Wow, amazing amount of talent and personality and hard work on here. Love how animated Stephen is and how much Robin is listening. Fantastic together

@robertwilliams060

Жыл бұрын

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

Is just amazing to see Stephen being amazed with Robin's geniality because he is a genius himself

"We spend a lot of time trying to be someone else." Stephen Fry genius

@evelynbaron2004

5 жыл бұрын

I love the comment; a bear doesn't spend his entire time thinking, I might have been a bad bear yesterday; spends his time just being a bear. Priceless, wonderful.

@johnsmith-zw9yp

5 жыл бұрын

Bob dylan said that too long time ago

@samuraichilton

5 жыл бұрын

I like the way Robin reacted to that too.

Fry & Williams, two of the snappiest wits to ever embrace the English language from two countries separated by a common language, had some other similarities; problems with impulse control and bouts of severe depression. It's a bitter irony that Parkinson's namesake here could be referenced as the last straw for Robin, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease, a tragic added burden that may have been too much for him. We the audience, could enjoy their brilliantly entertaining, spontaneous, rapid-fire banter without paying the price as they did for their 'mad genius'.

@irishhighbee3709

9 жыл бұрын

Well put -- nice comment.

@SIMKINETICS

9 жыл бұрын

***** Let me guess! You're an Atheist too!

@SIMKINETICS

9 жыл бұрын

***** Don't feel too bad. All of us humans are flawed to some extent, each in his own ways. The discovery of one's own strengths is where continuity and the overall value of life reside.

@irishhighbee3709

9 жыл бұрын

SIMKINETICS Indeed! -- well put.

@geoffJG1

7 жыл бұрын

Fry is bi-polar .

How absolutely marvellous!! 😂 Being the dinosaur I am, I remember watching this on the telly back in the day - it’s still bloody funny now! 🤣

Robin, you gave us laugh and make us cry. What a beautiful upload. Thank you .

@acommentor6413

3 жыл бұрын

the best there ever was

@FartInhalerSlamPoetry

3 жыл бұрын

He made us laugh till he was blue in the face

@luigiciortan7124

3 жыл бұрын

Well..., apart from Stephen's knowledge and Robin's fun... Bears of Peru...? What..., 2 - 3 of them...? What about the brown ones, latest in Europe, from my country, in Europe, Romania...? Just asking you..., producers of this clip...?

@princeedwin4386

2 жыл бұрын

i guess Im asking randomly but does anybody know a way to log back into an instagram account?? I somehow lost my password. I would appreciate any tips you can offer me

@amosmitchell2130

2 жыл бұрын

@Prince Edwin Instablaster :)

There are very few people that I would associate with the term 'genius'. But I really have to say, Mr.Robin Williams in my humble opinion truly and fully encompasses that definition. RIP Robin.

"I must say you are worth every penny of that 80 million that EMI are paying you for ... ". Priceless !

@21:21 Stephen Fry cannot believe what he has just witnessed, and is laughing so hard! Making another comedian laugh is not an easy thing to do, but Robin could make ANYBODY laugh! He was so gifted. We miss him very much.

The three most talented men of great humanity of our era. Pure JOY.

Robin Williams was like a hyper version of Alan Davies. Imagine if he'd been on QI it'd be madness. ... I miss Robin...

Stephen Fry is such a multi-faceted person. Movies, tv, theatre, directing, acting, author of fiction and non-fiction.

@patriciacathcart6710

8 ай бұрын

talented without a peer. Robin was a comic genius, Stephen is a genius. I get a bit bored with the comments on here that try to inject some discord or whatever.

This was pretty hilarious. British humor is simply so distinct, and to see these two men entertain us while ribbing each other with respectful comedy, is really nice to see. I enjoyed this interview

This was fab, Fry says ‘Take a line for a walk ‘ & Robin swaps it for ‘taking a joke for a walk, & adds ‘Abuse it & then bring it home’, right there sums up Robins wit & reason sharp mind in a millisecond, love & miss this incredible human being so much, I for one will always keep watching his material!

I cried....with laughter throughout. Just beautiful seeing these two comedic greats side-by-side

Those two are absolutely adorable together.

I can't help thinking, watching this, that if Stephen could somehow have known what would eventually happen in that wonderful man next to him's head at the end of his life, that Stephen would have done what so many of us would now want to do and given Robin a proper hug - sort of on behalf of the world. You can see now with the benefit of hindsight the star burning just too bright. Stephen is very rightly described as a national treasure. Robin was a world treasure, a meteor arcing across the heavens, brief but so special.

@Onionbaron

2 жыл бұрын

First time I saw Mork & Mindy, that was my thought... Burning both end's of the candle... But such an amazing fast and free intellect! Nothing could stop him, he just went around, or made a triple salto over your head...

Robin Williams was a brilliant comedian no matter where he played or in which medium he was working. I remember when "Good Morning Vietnam" was in the theatre. I went to see it four times... and when it came on VHS, I bought that and watched it again and again. Every time I watched, I heard new jokes... the ones I'd missed because I was laughing so hard at the previous ones. I don't know if I ever heard them all. Stephen Fry is as brilliant of a comedian and actor... although he isn't as fast at making jokes on the spot. In this interview you can see the respect and enjoyment that these two great men have for each other.

Robin Williams was such a comic genius...

"Classical porn" at 20.30 or so is the definitive proof of Robin's deep intellect and gift. A genius, very much missed.

I love both of these men, for their differences as well as the comic genius. I miss Robin’s outlook on life, as his brilliance. Glad Stephen is still with us.

@jonahgerfin4409

Жыл бұрын

Hello, how are you doing today

I wish all my lessons as a child had been taught by these two! Stephen captivating you in wonderment and Robin making the knowledge stick by making you howl!

That moment when Stephen Fry realizes that he's lost control and Robin Williams is off and running !

Why has this video caused so much butthurt in the comments? Fry and Williams are both great in their own way and obviously have a mutual respect for each other.

@perunlowtuned

7 жыл бұрын

Yes, they do, it's pretty obvious. I've seen them together for the first time, and I laughed my ass off!

@MelissaPachecoMacavilca

7 жыл бұрын

wuilas. television''jb

@kuruman1

5 жыл бұрын

I can’t say I agree. Robin is being Robin...truly verbal diarrhea as Fry points out. Fry just simply tolerates his outbursts, which destroy any hope of the discourse building upon itself. I think Robin Williams was brilliant but also incredibly annoying. He doesn’t bust in out of malice or ego, however...he just can’t help it. Usually harmless fun but when he is sharing the stage with someone at least as smart but also more thoughtful and aware his presence diminishes the moment.

@kuruman1

5 жыл бұрын

jettrod69 don’t agree at all but thanks for the reply. RW certainly livened a million moments....my opinion is he spoiled this one. 😄

@silverstevo

4 жыл бұрын

@@kuruman1 There is mutual chemistry and respect - just enjoy x

It is remarkable that someone other than Jonathan Winter can actually stand up to Robin Williams on an interview show. It puts Stephen Fry in very rare company.

Rest in peace my favorite celebrity and homie of all time 🙏 Robin McLaurin Williams 21 July 1951 ~ 11 August 2014⚘

In a way they make an incredible double act Robin rifting and Steven feeding back on the rifts with his amazing observations and putting them into context. Neither is overwhelmed by the other both incredible respect, and at the some time not frightened to tell it as it is. LOVE IT!!

I love interactions like these because their personalities are so different and yet they still know how to keep it real.

Fry and Williams played off each other incredibly well and to me it seems they had a mutual respect for each other and admiration not unlike a Laurel and Hardy type interaction and out of all the Williams interviews I have seen I actually like this one more than any I've ever watched, it seemed to bring the best out of both of them. R.I.P. Robin Williams

"You're mad, but you're right." - Steven Frye to Robin Williams "When the gene pool's a jacuzzi, this is what you get." - Robin Williams

Great chemistry between all three in this interview

Stephen Fry and Robin Williams was a pairing I wasn't expecting to witness but I'm so glad I did

A brilliant interview. I miss Robin Williams. They are both highly intelligent and have a lot of respect for each other. I feel that Stephen was happy that Robin was there and pretty sure he would had the option to be the first guest. It's a shame that they never became good friends as Stephen Fry would have been a good person for Robin to go to with his problems.

@edmundpower1250

Жыл бұрын

What an interesting thing to say

Simply brilliant to throw these two great characters together.

I wish we had hours of these guys talking. Miss you Robin

Oh Robin. You break my heart. One of a kind, thanks for the joy.

20 years on....who's wochin this ? genius by them ...and it comes naturally to them ...how lucky we are to have these gems in our lifetime

What stands out for me is that the studious and respected Stephen Fry has a genuine respect for the natural intellect he comments on when referring to the comparison between a Cambridge professor and Robin Williams. Where a lot of commentors here miss the mark is that Stephen never suffers clowns but always holds great intellect in high regard.

@jwvandegronden

10 жыл бұрын

true. I have watched it now again after reading some comments, and I have to strongly disagree with the opinion Fry would be annoyed by Williams. Somewhat overwhelmed at times, maybe. But two great minds for sure. And Fry knew who would sit next to him as well. Great interview. Parkinson is his usual self as well, making him one of the best interviewers on TV.

@Woodie7

2 жыл бұрын

In short, high IQ is a must to produce such quick wit.

as a Peruvian im proud to hear about my country in so kindly way ... come to Perú ... you find every thing you want to do, see, eat ...

@jackmehoffe9372

2 жыл бұрын

Walled to Picchu it sucked

two of my favorite people to ever grace this plannet in one video

26:05. Perhaps the best compliment paid to Mr. Williams in the whole interview.

Thank you Michael, Robin so good

these two together...pure gold.

I’m only 2minutes in but browsed comments first. My first impression is how well mannered they ALL are, compared to other, newer, usually American, interviews/talk shows. Usually each guest just monopolises the show until their time is up, but both Robin and Stephen are more like (well mannered) actual guests. They are including each other, almost deferring, as they speak. Edit, at the end. First impressions didn’t lie. The show continued like that. Stephen, I think, was one of the few who could hold his own*,against Robin, without appearing desperate to get attention returned to him . Two *very* intelligent, quick witted people, prepared to share a stage equally. This was a real treat, thank you, dear Uploader, and compliments on choosing that name, but its not quite apt, nothing is ever erased on the internet, is it? I’d love to know the story there. {*”hold his own” as someone who loves words and wordplays, and has a questionable sense of humour, I can’t believe I’ve never, until now, thought how,....umm,...lwell, let’s say odd, that phrase is? }

What a beautiful interview!! Just stand back Mr Parkinson.. let two Giants of style and class and intelligence do what they do! It's rare for Robin Williams to be so quiet. That's showing his Respect for Sir!! Stephen Fry..Mr Williams has not left us!! He's still making me laugh and to say I respect him is an understatement.... A part from that everybody enjoy Class and Style.