Robin Williams: Comic Genius

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  • Premiered: Sep 1977
  • Episodes: 133
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Season 1
1x3
The Second Annual HBO Young Comedians Show
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Air date
Sep 24, 1977
Robin Williams stand-up excerpted from ‘The Second Annual HBO Young Comedians Show’.
1x4
The Great American Laugh-Off
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Oct 22, 1977
Robin Williams stand-up excerpted from ‘The Great American Laugh-Off’.
1x5
Robin Meets Mr. Sinatra
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Nov 02, 1977
Robin Williams meets Frank Sinatra, excerpted from ‘Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In’.
1x1
Robin Williams: Off the Wall
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Oct 27, 1978
Robin Williams' first HBO stand-up special.
1x6
The Dick Cavett Show
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May 16, 1979
Dick Cavett interviews Robin Williams.
1x10
Director Howard Storm Demo Taping with Robin
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Jan 01, 1982
Robin riffs for an advertisement.
1x12
I Love Liberty
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Mar 21, 1982
Robin's excerpted stand-up performance on ‘I Love Liberty’, an all-star TV variety special saluting America.
1x13
Catch a Rising Star 10th Anniversary
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Sep 30, 1982
Robin Williams' excerpted stand-up from ‘Catch a Rising Star 10th Anniversary’, a comedy special commemorating the 10th Anniversary of the famed New York City club. Featuring .. show full overview
1x8
An Evening with Robin Williams
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Mar 12, 1983
Robin Williams performs his act in San Francisco's Great American Music Hall. Although he does do some of his more well known routines, much of the footage is devoted to Williams' frenetic, completely off the wall improvisation.
1x14
The Comedy Store 11th Anniversary
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Jul 17, 1983
Robin Williams' excerpted stand-up set from ‘The Comedy Store 11th Anniversary’, a comedy special looking at some of the stand-up comedians who have graced the stage of the Comedy Store .. show full overview
1x20
"Beverly Hills Blues" with Bobby McFerrin
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Mar 04, 1986
Robin Williams and Bobby McFerrin perform McFerrin's song "Beverly Hills Blues" live.
1x18
HBO Press Interview
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Aug 31, 1986
Raw press interview footage for ‘Robin Williams: An Evening at the Met’.
1x19
Promo Taping
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Aug 31, 1986
Raw footage of Robin improvising while filming the HBO promo for ‘Robin Williams: An Evening at the Met’.
1x17
Robin Williams: An Evening at the Met
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Oct 11, 1986
In this hilarious stand-up comedy, Robin Williams is energetic, witty and again hilarious. It's the number one stand up comedy of all time.
1x21
The Young Comedians All-Star Reunion
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Nov 15, 1986
A 10-year reunion comedy special featuring Howie Mandel in Toronto, Steven Wright in Boston, Harry Anderson in Los Angeles, Richard Belzer in New York, and Robin Williams in San .. show full overview
1x22
Superstars and Their Moms
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May 03, 1987
Robin Williams and his mom, Laurie, excerpted from ‘Superstars and Their Moms’, a Mother's Day TV special in which celebrities appear with their mothers to relate incidents from their .. show full overview
1x15
The Comedy Store 15th Year Class Reunion
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Nov 23, 1988
Robin Williams' excerpted stand-up set from ‘The Comedy Store 15th Year Class Reunion’, a comedy special featuring alumni of the Comedy Store, a stand-up comedy showcase, as well as .. show full overview
1x37
Mrs. Doubtfire Toasts Richard Pryor
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Jan 01, 1993
Raw footage of Robin Williams as Mrs. Doubtfire (with an uncharacteristically southern United States accent), toasting to friend and comedian Richard Pryor.
1x38
People's Choice Award for Favorite Actor in a Comedy Motion Picture
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Mar 08, 1994
Robin Williams accepting the People's Choice Award for Favorite Actor in a Comedy Motion Picture for ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’, excerpted from ‘The 20th Annual People's Choice Awards’.
1x39
People's Choice Award for Favorite Comedy Motion Picture
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Mar 08, 1994
Robin Williams accepting for the People's Choice Award for Favorite Comedy Motion Picture for ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’, excerpted from ‘The 20th Annual People's Choice Awards’.
1x40
E! Press Room after Robin's People's Choice Wins
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Mar 08, 1994
Robin Williams during the press conference after winning the People's Choice Award for Favorite Actor in a Comedy Motion Picture for ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’.
1x41
‘Shakespeare: The Animated Tales’ HBO Intros
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Aug 25, 1995
Robin Williams' introductions for—and excerpted from—HBO's production of ‘Shakespeare: The Animated Tales’.
1x16
Robin Remembers the Comedy Store
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Jan 01, 2001
Robin Williams reminisces about The Comedy Store.
1x31
Robin's Promo Riff
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May 14, 2002
Raw footage of Robin Williams riffing and improvising for the promo advertisements for ‘Robin Williams: Live on Broadway’.
1x30
HBO Promos Rough Cuts
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May 31, 2002
Rough cuts for the promo advertisements for ‘Robin Williams: Live on Broadway’.
1x29
HBO Promos
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Jul 07, 2002
The original promo advertisements for ‘Robin Williams: Live on Broadway’.
1x25
Robin Williams: Live on Broadway
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Jul 14, 2002
The fourth HBO stand-up special by Robin Williams.
1x27
Noises
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Jul 14, 2002
A supercut of Robin Williams and his various "noises", excerpted from ‘Robin Williams: Live on Broadway’.
1x28
Explicit Language
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Jul 14, 2002
A supercut of Robin Williams and his comedic use of profanity, excerpted from ‘Robin Williams: Live on Broadway’.
1x43
American Forces Network Interview: On Tour with Robin Williams
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Oct 01, 2002
An interview with Robin Williams during his 2002 USO Tour.
1x26
Interview with Robin and Director Marty Callner
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Nov 19, 2002
Robin and Director Marty Callner discuss ‘Robin Williams: Live on Broadway’ for its original DVD release.
1x32
E! Press Room after Robin's ‘Live 2002’ Grammy Win
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Feb 23, 2003
Robin Williams fielding questions during the press conference after winning the 2003 Grammy Award for Best Spoken Comedy Album for his stand-up comedy album ‘Live 2002’.
1x44
Bahrain USO Tour
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Dec 01, 2004
Robin Williams' stand-up set, during his 2004 USO Tour in Bahrain.
1x45
Stand-Up in Al Asad, Iraq
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Dec 19, 2004
Robin Williams' stand-up set, during his 2004 USO Tour in Al Asad, Iraq.
1x42
Robin's USO Christmas
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Dec 01, 2007
A video diary of highlights from Robin Williams' 2007 USO Christmas Tour along with Lewis Black, Lance Armstrong, Kid Rock, and host Miss USA 2007, Rachel Smith.
1x46
Manas Air Base, Kyrgyzstan
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Dec 21, 2007
Over an hour of entertainment filmed during Robin Williams' 2007 USO Christmas Tour in Kyrgyzstan, featuring Lewis Black, Lance Armstrong, Kid Rock, and host Miss USA 2007, Rachel Smith.
1x47
People's Choice Award for Favorite Funny Male Star
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Jan 08, 2008
Robin Williams (remotely) accepts the People's Choice Award for Favorite Funny Male Star, excerpted from ‘The 34th Annual People's Choice Awards’.
1x34
A Backstage Pass
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Nov 21, 2009
Interviews from—and behind-the-scenes during—the taping of ‘Robin Williams: Weapons of Self Destruction’, at Washington's DAR Constitution Hall.
1x35
A View from the Director's Chair
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Nov 21, 2009
Mart Callner gives a behind-the-scenes look at directing ‘Robin Williams: Weapons of Self Destruction’, during the stand-up comedy special's taping at Washington's DAR Constitution Hall.
1x33
Robin Williams: Weapons of Self Destruction
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Dec 06, 2009
The master comedian performs in Washington D.C. and gives his wry observations about life, politics, and his health.
1x36
Local Highlights
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Mar 30, 2010
Robin's commentary on notable local politics and culture from various stops on the ‘Weapons of Self Destruction’ tour.
1x2
Robin Williams—The Early Years
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Oct 01, 2019
A short retrospective from various notable interviewees, and their first impressions of Robin Williams during his early career.
1x7
Interview with David Steinberg, Robin's Manager: Meeting Robin / A Conversation with Robin / The Many Facets of Robin / "Lemonade!" / Robin & The Audience
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Oct 01, 2019
Robin Williams' manager, David Steinberg, on his friendship with Robin, and fond anecdotes.
1x9
San Francisco—Where It All Began
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Oct 01, 2019
Various notable interviewees reminisce about San Francisco's comedy scene, which Robin Williams frequented in his early career.
1x23
Interview with David Steinberg, Robin's Manager: ‘Robin Williams: An Evening at the Met’
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Air date
Oct 01, 2019
Robin Williams' manager, David Steinberg, reflects on the conception of ‘Robin Williams: An Evening at the Met’.
1x24
Interview with Lewis Black: Meeting Robin / Stand-Up to TV Star / ‘Robin Williams: An Evening at the Met’ / Becoming Friends… and more
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Air date
Oct 01, 2019
Lewis Black reflects on meeting Robin Williams in the early days, his career growth, developing their friendship, Robin's enjoyment of other comedians, and other topics.
1x48 Season finale
Interview with Lewis Black: Joining Robin on His 2007 and 2011 USO Tours
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Air date
Oct 01, 2019
Comedian Lewis Black reminisces about joining Robin Williams on his 2007 and 2011 USO Tours.

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