Robin Williams: Comic Genius

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The Second Annual HBO Young Comedians Show
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24, 1977
Robin Williams stand-up excerpted from ‘The Second Annual HBO Young Comedians Show’.
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The Great American Laugh-Off
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22, 1977
Robin Williams stand-up excerpted from ‘The Great American Laugh-Off’.
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Robin Meets Mr. Sinatra
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02, 1977
Robin Williams meets Frank Sinatra, excerpted from ‘Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In’.
1x1
Robin Williams: Off the Wall
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27, 1978
Robin Williams' first HBO stand-up special.
1x6
The Dick Cavett Show
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16, 1979
Dick Cavett interviews Robin Williams.
1x10
Director Howard Storm Demo Taping with Robin
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01, 1982
Robin riffs for an advertisement.
1x12
I Love Liberty
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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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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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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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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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04, 1986
Robin Williams and Bobby McFerrin perform McFerrin's song "Beverly Hills Blues" live.
1x18
HBO Press Interview
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31, 1986
Raw press interview footage for ‘Robin Williams: An Evening at the Met’.
1x19
Promo Taping
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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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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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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
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Superstars and Their Moms
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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
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The Comedy Store 15th Year Class Reunion
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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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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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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’.
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People's Choice Award for Favorite Comedy Motion Picture
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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’.
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E! Press Room after Robin's People's Choice Wins
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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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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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01, 2001
Robin Williams reminisces about The Comedy Store.
1x31
Robin's Promo Riff
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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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31, 2002
Rough cuts for the promo advertisements for ‘Robin Williams: Live on Broadway’.
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HBO Promos
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07, 2002
The original promo advertisements for ‘Robin Williams: Live on Broadway’.
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Robin Williams: Live on Broadway
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14, 2002
The fourth HBO stand-up special by Robin Williams.
1x27
Noises
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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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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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01, 2002
An interview with Robin Williams during his 2002 USO Tour.
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Interview with Robin and Director Marty Callner
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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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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’.
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Bahrain USO Tour
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01, 2004
Robin Williams' stand-up set, during his 2004 USO Tour in Bahrain.
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Stand-Up in Al Asad, Iraq
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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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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.
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Manas Air Base, Kyrgyzstan
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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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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’.
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A Backstage Pass
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21, 2009
Interviews from—and behind-the-scenes during—the taping of ‘Robin Williams: Weapons of Self Destruction’, at Washington's DAR Constitution Hall.
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A View from the Director's Chair
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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.
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Robin Williams: Weapons of Self Destruction
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06, 2009
The master comedian performs in Washington D.C. and gives his wry observations about life, politics, and his health.
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Local Highlights
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30, 2010
Robin's commentary on notable local politics and culture from various stops on the ‘Weapons of Self Destruction’ tour.
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Robin Williams—The Early Years
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01, 2019
A short retrospective from various notable interviewees, and their first impressions of Robin Williams during his early career.
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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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01, 2019
Robin Williams' manager, David Steinberg, on his friendship with Robin, and fond anecdotes.
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San Francisco—Where It All Began
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01, 2019
Various notable interviewees reminisce about San Francisco's comedy scene, which Robin Williams frequented in his early career.
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Interview with David Steinberg, Robin's Manager: ‘Robin Williams: An Evening at the Met’
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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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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.
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Interview with Lewis Black: Joining Robin on His 2007 and 2011 USO Tours
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01, 2019
Comedian Lewis Black reminisces about joining Robin Williams on his 2007 and 2011 USO Tours.

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