Robin Williams 1951 - 2014.

[rickyj]

dont know if anyone notcied but the title of thread should say 1951-2014 not 1951-1963. being nitpicking but given how influential williams was i think it would even be almost out of honor to like correct the thread title (if that can be done--i dunno)
anyway mrs. doubtfire will always be probably his most remembered film. I cant think of any others that were as good. even good morning vietnam and good will hunting and dead poets society etc..didnt have the punch and creative genius of mrs. doubtfire.
to give people an idea how influential he was his death was the top news story OVER the mega-riot going in St. louis.

[Boggy Man]

I'm genuinely shocked by this.

Same here. I loved his performances, starting with his appearances on "Happy Days" as "Mork from Ork", and then getting his own show, "Mork And Mindy", not to mention the movies he starred in, of which "Jumanji" and "Hook" were among my favorites. One thing that made him stand out was how he so energetically and enthusiastically fired out so many jokes in such rapid succession, that you would wonder how he could catch his breath!

Here are some classic clips:

From "Happy Days", a challenge between the Fonze and Mork:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46cG2foNwiU

From "Happy Days", the Fonze gives dating advice to Mork, and then finds him a date, Laverne:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHWXAJhmvyU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5G0qD321a0

Pilot episode of "Mork And Mindy":

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQx4--L0TdY

Some movie clips:

From the movie "Jumanji", quicksand/spiders scene:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjF_gSu6xCQ

From the movie "Jumanji", spiders/earthquake scene:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiUT8u1LckQ

From the movie "Hook", insult exchange at dinner scene:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsJxIoFu2wo

And you can also check out the related videos on those pages.

The world has lost yet another great performer. He will be greatly missed.

Nanoo, nanoo!

Boggy Man

[Boggy Man]

dont know if anyone notcied but the title of thread should say 1951-2014 not 1951-1963. being nitpicking but given how influential williams was i think it would even be almost out of honor to like correct the thread title (if that can be done--i dunno)

All that has to be done is for the poster to click on the "Edit" button in the upper right corner of the posting, make the correction, and submit it.

[BSink42]

dont know if anyone notcied but the title of thread should say 1951-2014 not 1951-1963. being nitpicking but given how influential williams was i think it would even be almost out of honor to like correct the thread title (if that can be done--i dunno)

All that has to be done is for the poster to click on the "Edit" button in the upper right corner of the posting, make the correction, and submit it.

Yeah, I just edited. Sorry, about that. Chalk that up to being still shaken up over Williams' passing.

[Lomax]

Oh shit. I actually remember watching the episode of Happy Days in which Mork appeared. Apparently the producers were so deluged with letters (letters - how quaint) demanding his recall that they came up with Mork and Mindy.

I also know about depression and suicide attempts.

Requiescat in pace.

[Aiko]

Oh Captain! My Captain!

What a loss...

[mudmanic2012]

I feel as though I've been kicked in the balls.R.I.P. Robin.

[mudmaiden]

His off the cuff, spontaneous style of comedy made him 'certifiable' as far as I was concerned, but he also made some beautiful heartfelt performances in all his movies. Jonathan Winters was Robin's inspiration. Now they can both do comic routines together up there now! I enjoyed Robin a whole lot, he will surely be missed!

[MadMax359]

his HBO stand up specials were amazing too... his energy level was unbelievable... I suppose he can rest now

[boots in quicksand]

This is one of those times when you are is such shock you just do not know what to say.
This world needs his personality and sense of humer now more then ever.
He we'll be missed.
My sincer condolences to his family, friends and loved ones.
I hope he's is at peace.