Robin Williams doing improv is like watching DaVinci paint. A true master at work.

@AUSSIETAIPAN

6 жыл бұрын

zlinedavid it's hard for me to believe that all of this is pure improv. It's THAT good!

@techone72893

5 жыл бұрын

My wife and I had the good fortune to be there during the taping of this episode. The footage that they couldn't use was pure gold, very blue, but gold nonetheless. It was the best birthday gift my wife ever got (his appearance was a surprise). What you can't see from the footage, was that everyone in the audience was drenched. We had to stand in line outside and the skies had completely opened up. They provided us with towels, but it really only helped to dry our hair. We sat there completely soaked from head to toe. Still, it was sooooo worth it.

@tedubadu2536

5 жыл бұрын

@@techone72893 that's the luckiest thing I could imagine! I wonder if they will ever release some of the *gold* you mention

@bryannunez9151

4 жыл бұрын

Matthew L. King you are soo Lucky :( God Bless this Legend ..

@RuanAntunes7

4 жыл бұрын

It was the one time even Colin had to step up his game.

"Can I take a moment?" "Take it." "Done." "Alright!"

@epicphail2926

6 жыл бұрын

Nate- Dawg This is why I love working with you!

@danielwilliamson6180

5 жыл бұрын

It's a shame they couldn't get more talented comedians such as Jim Carrey. Bill Murray. Eddie Murphy. Martin Short and Jamie Kennedy.

@JamesLandon

5 жыл бұрын

@@epicphail2926 What about me?

@epicphail2926

5 жыл бұрын

James Landon get out

@samcarlsonofficial

5 жыл бұрын

@@JamesLandon Shut up!

Did you see Robin’s face when Colin said Italians and hillbillies were too similar?! XD

@AJSTOIC

4 жыл бұрын

He loved that

@TranzparentMethods

3 жыл бұрын

It made him break character for a brief second. Only Robin, makes himself break character, usually.

@icedcoldkilla

3 жыл бұрын

It was actually ryan. Collin just said it louder

@rishiparashar6868

2 жыл бұрын

Hilbillies and italians are "too close together" .... not similar - too close together. That shift in phrasing threw Robin off. It's cool to see him react to these phrase shifts when it happens, so many jokes pop in his brain at once that he is rendered speechless. Something like this happened with that Martha Stewart thing. I guess he loved a good innuendo.

@gladiator1568

Жыл бұрын

2:58

"I have a hard time staying in character" -Robin I laughed so hard, R.I.P Robin

@WinterFaery84

7 жыл бұрын

My favorite line? "Last night you didn't say that!" Oh man, I had tears running down my face, I was laughing so hard.

@WilliamMc91

7 жыл бұрын

CUT! CUT! CUT! Crap! (Dark Zombi Productions) Crap! (Asha Hall) Alright! (Sobergrey)

@BradsGonnaPlay

Жыл бұрын

I know this comment is ancient, but I literally had to turn off my screen for a minute to acknowledge how good that choice was as an improv.

@Primal2229

Жыл бұрын

What makes it even better is after Collin says 'I once won a nubbie" Robin is actively trying not to laugh. It went from bit to effort xD

@LocalBookHead

Ай бұрын

​@@WilliamMc91 I KNOW YOU ARE!

"That's why I love working with you!" "What about me?" "Shut up!"

@purplealchemistofficial

3 жыл бұрын

Wayne’s eyes after that 😂😂

@purplealchemistofficial

3 жыл бұрын

👁👄👁

@Blane341

26 күн бұрын

😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣

This proved once again that Robin made everyone around him better. That's what made him great. Miss him

@Eye_Said_So

6 жыл бұрын

Kyle Rokeh it’s good so sad he’s gone. I remember watching this episode with my family and us crying from laughing. How many years has it been now??? I just needed something to make me laugh :(

@TotalBlank

4 жыл бұрын

While you're mostly correct, this doesn't apply here. Who's Line Is It Anyway has always been good and Ryan and Colin carried the show for YEARS and were outstanding. Robin's guest spot was hilarious but you can see everyone can hold their own because it's their show.

@nekrataali

3 жыл бұрын

@@TotalBlank Wayne Brady IMO was always the best out of the regular cast. Just look at his dancing from this skit that was done on the fly. The guy just has so much range from singing to voices/impressions to hilarious jokes. Colin and Ryan are funny, for sure. But they don't have Wayne's flexibility.

@paulinegallagher7821

3 жыл бұрын

@@TotalBlank I was just going to say that. They owned the game but Robin kept up.

@geraldgrenier8132

2 жыл бұрын

@@nekrataali Wayne put Shawn them in the proof ing arts nonemofmthem were any where closemwhen signing and dancing was involved

“Hillbilly is too close to Italian” 😂😂

Robins depth is insane. Most people would just stay like an italian actor or just act like themselves after the director yelled cut but he generated a fully unique character out of thin air. total genius.

@fenian123

11 ай бұрын

And doesn't upstage his fellow performers which he could have easily done

@shavemangin

5 ай бұрын

So true, a comical genius

This episode brought in the show's biggest audience ever, 17.2 million viewers and ranking in the Top 15 for the week.

@Jedicake

8 жыл бұрын

holy shit!! that's a ton of viewers

@jonmusicia2595

7 жыл бұрын

not enough in my opinion, not enough at all.

@HeyMyLifeIsLibby

7 жыл бұрын

Jon Musicia keep in mind that this was at a time when the Internet as we know it was virtually nonexistent and people had to actually tape shows instead of PVR.

@jonmusicia2595

7 жыл бұрын

I know that... that's why I wonder if there's a warehouse or two chuck full of stuff robin did that went missing somewhere

@techone72893

5 жыл бұрын

@@jonmusicia2595 They would need a truck for the amount of footage that they couldn't air. A normal taping was 3-4 hours, this one was well over 4.5-5. We were there for the taping on my wife's birthday. They kept it a secret that he was going to be on the show. We were shocked when they told us once we were inside. The whole place went nuts at the news. It was insane. One of the greatest tapings we went to of Whose Line.

I LOVED Colin’s follow up to Robin’s “LAST NIGHT YOU DIDNT SAY THAT!” Genius!

@mikez4388

Жыл бұрын

3:57 What I need is you filled with Lust! You remember 😏

@MrZackavelli

Жыл бұрын

"ellushivefitabl" -- *heartwarming hug* "ALRIGHT"

So sad that Robin Williams wasnt on the show more often.

@alankrumwiede4028

7 жыл бұрын

Fredrik Winberg like he said during scenes from a hat he had a career

@SantomPh

6 жыл бұрын

he was quite busy with movies, plus getting him on would have cost quite a sum. the regular cast members are easier to get.

@philmstud2k

3 жыл бұрын

It was any wonder that he was on once. He was a world-class A-list actor.

@FLIGHTCOMPANY

3 жыл бұрын

It really is unfortunately because Robin Williams truly shined in improv. You can see he actually enjoyed doing this.

@tylerhansen931

3 жыл бұрын

Having an A list actor on a late night, then not super well known show would've been extremely expensive

Collin, Wayne, and Ryan were acting their asses off while Robin was there. This was easily one of the best episodes they ever aired.

@OrthoLou

Жыл бұрын

This and Richard Simmons were the two funniest episodes ever, they were non-stop laughter from start to finish.

@bobjackson7516

Жыл бұрын

@@OrthoLou I was about to type the same thing! hahahaha!!!!!

"It's your damn brother from the circus again" Lololol. Oh robin

Robin Williams had so much energy haha. What an amazing man.

@CJODell12

6 жыл бұрын

This was the most watched episode of Whose Line's entire run. On its original ABC airing on Thursday November 16, 2000, a total of 17.2 million viewers tuned in.

@CynicalOldDwarf

6 жыл бұрын

He was coked out of his mind

@missjo1988

5 жыл бұрын

His appearance was also one of the best guest appearances. There were a lot of guests, but he was one of the few that matched energy with the cast, tried, and even brought out more energy from everyone around him. The second best guest, IMO was Richard Simmons.

@petaka89

4 жыл бұрын

cocaine, hell of a drug

@nekrataali

3 жыл бұрын

@@CynicalOldDwarf Naw, Robin Williams quit using cocaine in 1982. He struggled with alcohol on and off through the years, with the longest period of sobriety being from 1982 to 2003. When this episode was filmed, he was completely sober and had been for years.

*Anyone Else Wish Robin Williams Was Still Alive*

@InsaneSynbad

7 жыл бұрын

FIRE/ICE DRAGON PAMELA every day my friend, every day...

@vanessapascual1410

7 жыл бұрын

FIRE/ICE DRAGON PAMELA me,,, 😓😓😓

@sneedymcdeedy6526

7 жыл бұрын

Why do the greats leave us so fast?

@Jackie-McCann

7 жыл бұрын

Me. Every single day.

@calwestland34

7 жыл бұрын

ME!!!!

Wayne Brady is SO talented. He never ceases to amaze me with his varied skills for the improv. He is underrated. Robin, of course, sets the bar.

@Vel_Vivi

3 жыл бұрын

I love Wayne’s physical blocking. He’s so animated I love it

@9ner

2 жыл бұрын

I agree, def an indispensable part of the og team.

@Jays_dead_cat

Жыл бұрын

Wouldnt say underrated. He was one of TVs most beloved comedian in the 2000s.

@dhoulmagusrhapthorne9082

Жыл бұрын

Only one to actually riverdance too. Looks like he's had some lessons

@paulsonj72

6 ай бұрын

​@@dhoulmagusrhapthorne9082 Have you ever seen him do song styles in the form of River Dance. Classic especially when the person being sung to did it as well.

3:00 Robin's face when Colin says "Hillbillies and Italians are too close together."

@roetemeteor

3 жыл бұрын

"OH, we're going *there*, huh?"

"Someone's-a-ridin' a small-a-bike!" Nicely done. That dance was great too! I can only dream of being as talented as Robin was one day.

@bobbyshaddoe3004

2 жыл бұрын

Ryan should've said 'those are either some very big rats, or someone's riding a small bike'. Ryan and Colin tended to work so well together cuz they both came from a school of humor that tended to maximize the humor of a situation by saying anything that would get a laugh, especially in an improv situation. I mean, the whole situation was about them finding rats and then having an exterminator come to get rid of them, but it was because of Wayne trying to make noises to give off the impression of rats that to Ryan sounded like a small bike that needed to be oiled up, and Wayne just went with it.

This probably was the best episode of the entire show

@StefWriter

7 жыл бұрын

Lol I just wiped my screen.

@samanthapenton242

5 жыл бұрын

Stef Sears Same 😂

@tommyt1971

4 жыл бұрын

Definitely the best with a guest star.

@mavoc3094

4 жыл бұрын

Nope, nothing competes with the Richard Simmons episode.

@SaulGoodman-w2x

4 жыл бұрын

@@mavoc3094 Completely agree. That Living Scenery skit is the absolute top of Whose Line. There were crowd members who were falling off their seats with laugther. I myself was choking with laughter when I saw it on TV.

Robin deserves a posthumous Nubby award.

Robin's genuine reaction to "hillbillies and Italians are too close together" is golden. God I love that man 😂😂😂

Robin was just, GOLD.

@rooksman64

8 жыл бұрын

def brilliant!!

@alankrumwiede4028

7 жыл бұрын

Whiskey2134 best part was during scenes from a hat the thing was what is Robin Williams thinking right now. He came out and said I have a career what am I doing

@TheCaptainSplatter

4 жыл бұрын

No he wasn't.....he was PLATINUM!

@cralixthegameking4408

3 жыл бұрын

Always

“Can I take a moment?” “Take it” “Done!” “THATS WHY I LOVE WORKING WITH YOU!!” “What about me!? 😀” “SHUT UP!!” “😢” God I love this show and BY GOD I miss Robin Williams so so so much. He gave a lot in his performances and was truly one of a kind. I still feel the pain when I heard of his passing. Rest in Paradise you improv king. Rest easy

God must've been so proud after he finished making Robin Williams

@NellieKAdaba

3 жыл бұрын

Yes

Man I miss Robin Williams. One of only two celebrities that left me heartbroken when he passed. The other being Ronald Padavona Had the privilege of meeting Robin at Al-Udeid AB in Qatar in late 2004. He made a point of interacting with as many folks there as he could. Very warm personality and a man who genuinely loved his fans. Nothing short of tragic the way the world lost him.

I love how Robin was the king of improv and Ryan just casually held his own against him (they all did, but I specifically mean in that scene).

@MrZackavelli

Жыл бұрын

Ohoh, it's fallen....

Idk why but Wayne’s little Riverdance popping in from the right cracks me up 😂

"Oh fine work hard, work hard. Last night you didn't say that" Colin definitely didn't expect that one 😂😂😂😂😂

The story behind him appearing on this episode is really something. Robin was getting ready to embark on his first standup tour since 1988 and he was nervous about doing it again and he was worried that he'd bomb. Being a fan of the show dating back to the UK series, he wanted to get onstage and see if he could hang with three of the most well respected improv comics in North America (Colin, Ryan, and Wayne), then he knew he was ready, but if he bombed, he knew he'd need more rehearsal. The other three were actually terrified that they couldn't keep up with him. Part of the reason that he never returned was that the other three were so intimidated that they found it hard to focus and even though Robin would've been game to do it again, none of the other comics wanted him on again because of that (nothing personal, just they were starstruck).

@christopherjamesboudoir

Жыл бұрын

I get that, but I think if someone had gone to Robin and asked him to tone it down a scoche or even go work with them more so they could get their nerves out, he probably would have.

@aaronbischoff721

Жыл бұрын

Never would’ve thought that cause they seemed to play off of each other pretty well like they’ve been doing all together for years

@aidangriffiths5075

Жыл бұрын

Bullshit, they would never refuse to have Robin on

@billhamilton3157

Жыл бұрын

@@aidangriffiths5075 I would have to hear that from them. I don't think they'd refuse to have Robin on, either.

@sabakamahusky594

Жыл бұрын

Robin was a fan of Who's Line

Best. Episode. Ever. Nothing tops it.

@drumbum3.142

10 ай бұрын

😂

“Hillbillies and Italians are too close together” 🤣😂

"Oh work hard, work hard. Last night you didn't say that!" LOL the man can't be beat

i miss robin williams R.I.P. robin

@johnroberts5562

8 жыл бұрын

I'm with you on that my friend... It blows my mind of how someone that made so many people laugh be so unhappy. When I heard of our loss, it reminded me of the Beatles song "I'm A Loser". "Although I laugh and I act like a clown - beneath this mask I am wearing a frown"" It's made me look at all my friends just a little closer now :) RIP Robin

@pokemasterskye4231

8 жыл бұрын

+John Roberts wow. that makes his death even more sad when you think of it like that. he was really amazing either way and he will be missed.

@johnroberts5562

8 жыл бұрын

Beatles song = I'm A Loser - makes me think of Robin and people like him. " altho I laugh and I act like a clown - beneath this mask I am wearing a frown " Keep a close watch over friends. I do.. :)

@Eye_Said_So

6 жыл бұрын

cody gross I miss him too :(

Every time "Wayne" does "Riverdance," you can see the effort it takes to hold his hips still. It's always hilarious.

Robin was absolutely god-like in his work. With only a few words, he can steal the show.

I love how Wayne's like "Whew, I'm the exterminator and not the rodent!" XD

@Dell88music

Жыл бұрын

Went looking for someone in the comments that caught that lol

Robin Williams should have been a regular on this show

"Hey your brother is here from 4H." such an underrated line hahahahaha

@0413dec

5 жыл бұрын

Ha! Yeah, that line totally went unnoticed in the chaos of the pig squealing.

Kiddos, this type of stuff is Robin Willam’s roots. Master class right here.

I showed this to my brother when he was going through some depression and he laughed so hard, he had trouble breathing!! Leave it to Robin to cure depression!

@babecat2000

2 жыл бұрын

too bad he couldn't cure his.

@am.3168

2 жыл бұрын

@@babecat2000 too soon :(

@chrisdavenport6585

2 жыл бұрын

ironic

@knowledgebits346

Жыл бұрын

How is your brother now? I hope he is ok

@TheOfficialZhya

Жыл бұрын

I genuinely hope your brother is okay. Glad to hear he had fun.

why didnt they invite Robin to do the show again?? he was a natural!

@CorpoHawkWasabi

6 жыл бұрын

A i think he was busy with making movies and having family.

@Unknown-us6xh

6 жыл бұрын

A He has a career. What the hell is he doing here?

@ganjaman407

6 жыл бұрын

*had a career

@Unknown-us6xh

6 жыл бұрын

ganjaman 407 STILL TOO SOON!!

@1972Sylvester

4 жыл бұрын

He was the improv king.

"Hillbillies and Italians are too close together!" -Quote of the week, by Colin Mochrie

@omriariel8395

4 жыл бұрын

if you listen carefully at 2:55, it was ryan who actually gave colin the idea for the line

Oh man, I wish Robin Williams was a more frequent guest back in the day. He had so much energy in his performance.

Wayne was by far the most talented. The accents, dancing, and singing. So good at it all. This show has the perfect cast

“It’s your damn brother from the circus again”

I wish this clip didn't have to end

@Warrior1Spartan

6 жыл бұрын

Right click. Click on "Loop". You're welcome.

That pig squeal by Ryan though O_O

Rip Robin. Man you could see Robin was so in his element on this show. He's a great actor and funny comedian, but his improv was always his strongest aspect. This show is all improv and you just saw a master of his improv comedy craft just take over.

The talent encased in this show will never ever be matched ever again anywhere in the world. Except when Robin Williams was on it. God I miss that man.

@mrhallangen

Жыл бұрын

There are funnier people on the show every episode. Robin was not funny

Not many people can ever match the energy or creativity of Robin. Just goes to show how good Colin, Ryan and Wayne truly are

"english isa difficult for me" XD

@nativeflutterbynails3016

4 жыл бұрын

Lmao

1:53 "Don't ask why! I once won a NUBBY...!...ACTION!!!"

hohohahahaha!!!

While I do wish Robin Williams was still alive, I would rather see him at peace and free of suffering

@linad3896

6 жыл бұрын

I think the same thing.

@21sospecial

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Depressed people make jokes and have outgoing personalities to hide their true selves. RIP to one of the greatest to ever do it

Thank you Robin for bringing joy into my childhood when I was at my darkest.

@GHC3

2 жыл бұрын

Him, Jim and Bob Hoskins

MY GOD IM IN TEARS “why don’t you stay there and let something.... rise” lmao that was too much. Robin is a legend

That's what Robin did ,he not only made the audience feel good but his co workers too 😂 what a man he was 👌

@MrZackavelli

Жыл бұрын

What a "man" Robin was? Try "god"

Is it just me or does anyone else binge Robin Williams clips when they are feeling down?

@user-kt6py7uq1o

Ай бұрын

I relate to Robin

They got Robin to almost break character for real. must have been quite an honor to make him laugh at what you are doing

First time I saw him in one episode, I jumped for joy. I never expected his appearance, and he delivered as always. I really missed him.

The world will never be the same without Robin. This was hilarious, each of them have so much talent

"It's your damn brother from the circus again!" XD

I have a career, what the hell am I doing?

@aMAXproduction

8 жыл бұрын

+Silverwing179 Spending life wisely.

@Captain_Garchomp

4 жыл бұрын

What Robin Williams was thinking right then and there

RIP and long live Robin Williams (July 21, 1951 - August 11, 2014), aged 63 You will always be remembered as a legend.

"Can I take a moment?" "Take it!" "Done" LMAO

When this aired, I had just written Whose Line to suggest that they have Robin Williams on as a guest a month before it aired. I'll never know, but I like to think I helped this happen. True story.

I so needed the crying laugh ...thank you ...

I desperately wanted to see how Wayne was going to capitalize at the end damn it Drew!

@LextheRobot

6 жыл бұрын

I think it got trimmed in the edit. Notice how after the cutaway to Drew, Colin was in a different position. In performance, they probably did the full iteration with Wayne's exterminator entrance and Colin's directorial notes, but the editors felt like the best 'big laugh' to end on was the earlier moment.

Robin Williams was so good in this. Wish he had the time to be in more episodes.

I wonder how much of this episode had to be cut cuz of Robin’s genius improv skills

The rest of the guys really brought their A game with Robin on board

There will only be one Robin Williams ever. Rip to the greatest

Robin Williams is a black belt of comedy. He's got me hanging on his every word.

@emmett68377

5 жыл бұрын

Don’t mention hanging

@mrchristian0457

5 жыл бұрын

Dave Kane Insensitive human trash.

I just recently watched John Mulaney induct Robin into the Hall, and of course I get to see this in the same week, and a reddit post about Good Will Hunting... Robin's absence is constantly felt by so many of us. Really miss him. Truly.

Robin Williams was truly a wonderful actor. He is missed.

@mrhallangen

Жыл бұрын

And wonderfully unfunny

23 people are having a really hard time staying in character.

I never knew Robin Williams was on Whose Line is it Anyway! This is the best thing ever!

This episode felt like magic

Oh god I'm dying 😂. Robin Williams was like the crazy, lovable uncle.

Robin Williams was is and always will be the king of comedy a true Disney legend RIP

I remember needing to sit down when I got the update that Robin had died. He was an all timer for me. His style hit in the funny bone every damn time. I wasn't sure I would ever laugh the same way again. "Can I take a moment?" "Sure" "DONE!" Absolutely legendary.

The best of the best of this generation.

Liking it before I watch it because that's how I roll where Robin Williams is involved ❤️

Omg I died laughing so hard, Robin Williams should’ve been on that show more often than he did

Watchmojo : Robin Williams improv bought me here 👍

A true example of comedy genius! There will never be another Robin Williams.

We love and miss you Robin Williams!

Robin and Colin improv, conquered this act!

You can see the wheels turning in his head as Drew was describing the scene.

Robin Williams taking a beat put me on the floor.

Robin slayed this entire episode

Classic 'who's line' with Robin Williams is awesome. Loved watching this years ago.

Colin: "Do it like Hillbillies." Wayne: "I just did."

Those hand gestures when doing the Italian Every time it sets me off

“I’m having trouble staying in character…” “I KNOW! YOU DONT HAVE TO TELL ME!!” 😂😂😂😂😂😂

Ryan got to trade unintelligible Italian insults with The Master. That's a career highlight.

Robin was a true master. He'll be missed

Robin brought out the best in everybody else during this taping.

"Why don't you stay there and let something rise?" I totally lost it 🤣🤣🤣 God I miss this man.

My favorite part of this episode was how Robin brought out the best of the other 3. They all were so incredibly on their game the entire time.

@cirrustate8674

3 жыл бұрын

They had to be. Robin was the only person ever to appear on the show who could outdo them.