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Nathan Lane says Robin Williams played a key role in making sure he didn't have to come out when they appeared on 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' more than 25 years ago.
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@nirmalsuki Жыл бұрын

There is no Robin Williams story that's not wholesome. That man was a 11/10

@fightingthebelljar6776 Жыл бұрын

Bahahaha!!! So not true. Dude was an animal with the drink and the coke. Defo not wholesome. But always always brilliant x

@tsbilly1 Жыл бұрын

There is no story or conversation that Robin Williams can’t divert in a hilarious way.

@roems6396 Жыл бұрын

@@fightingthebelljar6776 Still lovable regardless. You can get drunk and high and still be a wholesome dude.

@fightingthebelljar6776 Жыл бұрын

@@roems6396 loveable absolutely. wholesome no. the definition of wholesome is; "conducive to or characterized by moral well-being. "good wholesome fun" or conducive to or suggestive of good health and physical well-being."

@ccray6169 Жыл бұрын

Not wholesome. Bad for children & families, and oh so tiresome or worse for sober adults. Denial is a tale you sell to yourself and others like you, but responsible others are not buying. 💔🎗🙏🕊🤘

@mattbrannon6826 Жыл бұрын

That's a really sweet memory. Robin Williams was a class act.

@molly5292 Жыл бұрын

He always looked sad to me. 🥺

@michaelcelani8325 Жыл бұрын

@@molly5292 I was living in Boulder Colorado in 1978 when " Mork And Mindy" came on TV. I was eating at the New York Deli on the Boulder Mall all the time. ! The Deli was always featured on the show, and I thought Boulder was a " real place" but it turned out to be another Western College town. Illusions are easy to believe., especially Hollywood illusions.

@michaelcelani8325 Жыл бұрын

He did have that sadness hidden somewhere inside. I do also.

@donnieolaughlin1758 Жыл бұрын

I am so happy that I got to witness Robins Talent throughout my generation.😢😢😢

@florencespinelli2947 Жыл бұрын

Oprah 😮😮😮

@ohnonotagain8935 Жыл бұрын

When you have Robin Williams as your personal shield against Oprah... Nathan is blessed ❤❤ to have known him so well

@michaelcelani8325 Жыл бұрын

Oprah was an AGGRESSOR. !!

@maureenobrien9815 Жыл бұрын

@@michaelcelani8325 Oh yes she was. She knows what kind of discomfort she can cause and seems to revel in it. She and Ellen do that all the time. It's a lousy thing to do.

@elizabethbottroff1218 Жыл бұрын

@@maureenobrien9815 It's why I refused to watch either of them.

@maureenobrien9815 Жыл бұрын

@@elizabethbottroff1218 I don't either. Stopped a long time ago when both were still popular.

@markmh835 Жыл бұрын

@@elizabethbottroff1218 -- It's why I refuse to be on either of their shows.

@rubyredd6366 Жыл бұрын

Nathan and Robin were magnificent in Birdcage!

@peonypink9149 Жыл бұрын

They were magic together 😁. Nathan stole every scene in Frankie and Johnny that he was in- genius

@poorthing Жыл бұрын

Whenever I need a pick me up, I turn this movie on.

@thedon8337 Жыл бұрын

Hank Azaria killed it too!

@memyself898 Жыл бұрын

@@thedon8337 Hank Azaria is so under rated and most people don't realize he voices like 1/3 of the Simpsons!!

@MossyMozart Жыл бұрын

@Ruby Redd - The cast was great. I originally saw the film in a theater - I think that seeing Gene Hackman in drag was worth the price of the ticket!

@jeannehafer6754 Жыл бұрын

Robin Williams was a gentle soul. Miss that man so much.

@kath6252 Жыл бұрын

Me too. Still makes me sad.

@lourencobastos598 6 ай бұрын

i fell like Nathan was holding back a lot tears while telling the story you can kinda sort of hear it

@debbiesmithmcconnell9889 5 ай бұрын

He still is guys! You got a surprise. Coming!

@stormangelus6638 3 ай бұрын

Same. He was gone too soon.

@danicegewiss862 Жыл бұрын

Nathan was the perfect actor for his character. Robin was a true friend. We all miss him.

@funnystuffonlylm8201 2 ай бұрын

Both are legends and wonderful people.

@jhonvillafane7474 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate the sentiment of wanting to absolve Oprah of responsibility, but she definitely has a lot to apologize for. Coming out should NEVER BE FORCED.

@amyhooper4266 Жыл бұрын

Yes! Was looking for a comment like this, cuz to me it sounds like she WAS trying to put him, Nathan was just being kind

@judyr5011 Жыл бұрын

It's obvious Oprah was manipulative and hoping to corner him and go on record as being the person who got him to come out on her show. Can't stand her.

@RandomScreenAlias Жыл бұрын

I remember that interview. She knew what she was doing.

@stedbenj Жыл бұрын

Oprah cares about Oprah. Full stop.

@sidewalk_bride_6395 Жыл бұрын

Totally agree. Not cool. 😡

@Fortunapage839 Жыл бұрын

Love Nathan Lane. despite all Robin Williams troubles he possessed deep, compassion for others, and it showed in his work.

@entitlementkid Жыл бұрын

I wonder if that might have been part of the problem….he was so very compassionate! Sometimes maybe it’s difficult to be that sensitive, not that it’s negative or he’s TOO compassionate, but I wonder if it hurts sometimes. When he died I thought of those lines in Don McLean’s song, “Vincent :” ‘And when no hope was left in sight On that starry, starry night You took your life, as lovers often do But I could've told you, Vincent This world was never meant for One as beautiful as you.’

@shaunpenne1840 Жыл бұрын

@@entitlementkid 😢😢😢😢😢❤❤❤❤❤

@TheFleahost Жыл бұрын

The more we hear about him, the more he is missed.😢

@williamsstephens Жыл бұрын

Robin, what a mensch! Their interaction makes The Birdcage the wonderful treat it is.

@grahamscott1547 Жыл бұрын

….and a treat it was that!👌🏼

@philyroberts72 Жыл бұрын

Another reason to love Robin Williams more. Nanoo nanoo 🙏❤️

@jeannablaylock6294 Жыл бұрын

Shozbot❤

@jaymcgee1589 Жыл бұрын

I miss Robin Williams so much. His personality was larger than life and his movies were all so diverse. Comedy. Drama. Action. He could do anything.

@rachelreneer56 Жыл бұрын

Robin Williams is a man above men. He was a great man to all who interacted with him.

@doreencolangelo9318 Жыл бұрын

Such a loss with Robin leaving us

@maureenobrien9815 Жыл бұрын

The worst...😢

@CC3193 Жыл бұрын

I wish we could swap him back in for Oprah

@canuckoutdoors9164 Жыл бұрын

Robin Williams was such a beauty

@darkangel_1978 Жыл бұрын

Robin Williams was always protective of people. He protected Nathan, and he protected the kids he worked with in different movies. I still miss him.

@klrklr116 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love Nathan Lane 🤗

@beefallah Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing while watching this.

@davidhahmsr.3937 2 ай бұрын

Nathan is a great artist. I don't care about what team he vats for.

@sleemercer1942 6 күн бұрын

Me, too!

@lauraswarts563 Жыл бұрын

As if I needed another reason to LOVE the late, great Robin Williams!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤

@marimullan4012 Жыл бұрын

Robin was such a class act he also took care of Christopher Reeve and his family.

@bettywells191 Жыл бұрын

I used to be a huge fan of Oprah. Not so much anymore. Robin on the other hand - a gentle soul gone too soon. 😢

@DianeLee-je7jm 2 ай бұрын

of course Robin would step up and be that kind of friend. What a lovely caring man, missed by so very many 🌟

@Amethyst_Dragon_ Жыл бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Who besides Oprah would want to be mean to Nathan He is such a sweet beautiful person... Thank you Nathan for giving us another beautiful Robin Williams story... Robin Williams was a beautiful soul...

@stacibayles2085 Жыл бұрын

Right now in America we have too many hateful people that are against anyone that's different from them.

@InHisService772 Жыл бұрын

No. I don’t think Oprah wasn’t trying to be mean….

@rnarzu Жыл бұрын

Think about it- mean is not a character she's known for. Even Nathan says he didn't think she was trying to out him.

@bonitobonita9263 Жыл бұрын

@@InHisService772 she is always mean. Not only for Nathan

@MeowMi_mi Жыл бұрын

@@tjplaine I've been thinking about this for a bit, and yeah I've landed on the side of 'it was intentional', because Oprah was just a few seasons off from being one of those dime-a-dozen, salacious daytime talk shows. But even though she did a master class in how to separate yourself from the pack, it was still a product of it's time, when it was still dangerous for your career to come out. It lost Ellen a TV show. Nathan found his brave eventually .. on his own time. She shouldn't have tried to include herself in that decision.

@jasminee1357 Жыл бұрын

Robin was and will forever be one of the greats that many of us miss. And I had the pleasure of meeting Nathan Lane and he was the sweetest and most wonderful man, I'm so glad that Robin had his back❤

@victoriahoward8244 Жыл бұрын

May Robin’s Memory Be a Blessing ❤️

@deirdrecorey3876 Жыл бұрын

Robin Williams was an angel. I can't imagine how hard things were for him. Now he's at peace...

@wokeupinapanic Жыл бұрын

@@AnaisWolf correct me if I’m wrong, but hadn’t he also had open heart surgery at some point towards the end of his years? I only remember this because after he’d died, a friend of mine was discussing that fact, and that for a LOT of people (but men in particular) having open heart surgery sends them into an extremely bad depression. Has something to do with the vulnerability of someone literally having your heart in their hands, I suppose. Either way, Robin was a bright flame in a dark storm. The world was a better place with him in it.

@lemondropkid6175 3 ай бұрын

jonathon winters had passed away just the year before, I think RW felt really alone, when you lose a friend it takes a lot of joy out of life

@frankwaldeck2359 Жыл бұрын

The bird cage was truly an amazing piece of work.

@poorthing Жыл бұрын

There are parts that fall short for me but omg... All the leads were marvelous. I watch my favorite parts for guaranteed uplift when need some genuine humor. Robin, Hank & Nathan - legends

@jojobr3 Жыл бұрын

Yup in my top 20 list !

@MossyMozart Жыл бұрын

@Frank Waldeck - It is one film that I can watch over and over again without getting tired of it.

@poorthing Жыл бұрын

Imagine MAGAs will target this movie Imagine the joy this movie has brought to so many.... Imagine being denied that joy

@lynnevanvorce7727 Жыл бұрын

We can all agree that Robin Williams was, and will always be a beautiful reminder of what people could do with good, rather than evil. Love Nathan Lane.

@davidshep45 Жыл бұрын

Oprah who? Hasn't she already been canceled? She is somewhere on a tropical island eating Dove bars and counting her millions.

@Stella42942 Жыл бұрын

Mr. Robin Williams was one of a kind person, I loved him since the 70s when he was on "Mork and Mindy". A wonderful, amazingly talented and beautiful man. I miss him, may he Rest in Peace ...😔💔

@NikkiAkaNlg Жыл бұрын

Love you Nathan! Thank you for sharing this story.

@candaceewell9582 Жыл бұрын

Of course he did 🖤 he was such a sweet soul.

@hasnat2002 Жыл бұрын

Robin Williams sounds like such a nice man...and Nathan is lovely too

@joeliza4047 Жыл бұрын

Robin had Oprah's number. Of course she was trying to out him.

@danabryant6138 Жыл бұрын

That "I'm not ready" was so Timon! 😂

@treenzmj3699 Жыл бұрын

Man as soon as I heard him talk I said he sounds like Timon! lol then I went to trusty Google ❤

@blister9366 Жыл бұрын

I always forget he was Timon!!😅

@poorthing Жыл бұрын

Yeah....that is exactly what Oprah was going for

@dellabailey2695 Жыл бұрын

Yep, thats exactly what she was doing. She doesnt care about people, she cares about Ohpra,$$$

@prayingwifeandmama4251 Жыл бұрын

Exactly. There is no way she wasn't trying to out him.

@7ofthem Жыл бұрын

I have no doubts she was indeed trying to out him . She’s not who people think she is at all

@edemontfort9482 Жыл бұрын

Robin, kind and a class act, unlike Oprah who profits from scandal. Why hasn't she been outed? What's good for the goose... Robin Williams is so missed.

@Aced84 Жыл бұрын

You’re stupid

@AL-fl4jk Жыл бұрын

She has been outed, everyone knows what a monster she is these days

@victoriahoward8244 Жыл бұрын

Prob bc no one cares.

@sidewalk_bride_6395 Жыл бұрын

That was a f'n a$$h0le move on Oprah's part! How dare she out Nathan Lane. God bless Robin Williams for being such a beautiful human being. 🙏💙💙

@rosecolwill5383 Жыл бұрын

@@sidewalk_bride_6395 how dare she out anyone! Or bully anyone ! Just because your Oprah doesn’t mean u can do things like that to people ! She wasn’t and isn’t as nicey nice as everyone thinks !

@janewalsh1666 Жыл бұрын

Love you Nathan!! So glad you had Robin by your side!! Nobody’s business but your’s but I can safely say most of us adore you!!

@timdavidson8191 Жыл бұрын

No, All of us adore him

@maryblushes7189 Жыл бұрын

A true friend, and of course she was trying to out you! The birdcage is one of my favorite movies! Brilliant and will cause your sides to ache from laughter

@lovingmayberry307 Жыл бұрын

Just one more reason to love Robin Williams. 💜

@AustinLEN Жыл бұрын

Some people live in our hearts rent free forever. Robin's death hit us all and hit us deep. Such a fearless man! So much strength, vulnerability and drive to make everyone smile. We miss you Robin! Nathan is gold too!!

@sleepn6338 Жыл бұрын

Very caring man Robin was❤

@zam6877 Жыл бұрын

Bless him...he really had his back

@saraseelig6390 Жыл бұрын

Love Nathan Lane. And miss Robin so much

@michellekurtiscole9407 Жыл бұрын

❤❤❤

@EA-vd4gd Жыл бұрын

Saw Nathan Lane on Broadway about a month ago in Pictures from Home. He was fabulous!

@birdsndog5932 Жыл бұрын

What a generous, sweet and human thing to do. Just kind. And gracious.

@33Justthinking Жыл бұрын

You both have been watched multiple times with that wonderful video by myself and my husband! We love it and repeat many lines of it in our daily lives. Thank you for doing it and so many other great things. Miss Robin very much I’m glad he was there for you.❤❤❤love you Nathan Lane!!!

@maryp8725 Жыл бұрын

I love Nathan Lane

@vetiejanedeguzman722 Жыл бұрын

I miss Robin Williams he was like a tv dad. I love his movies. I thought they were endearing ❤.

@Filminformer1984 Жыл бұрын

I’ve said it a hundred times. If Robin or Nathan or both weren’t in The Birdcage the chemistry would’ve been thrown off.

@AllisonMarie1993 Жыл бұрын

Nathan Lane was laughing because he didn't want to cry. You can tell it meant a lot to him.

@josephadiaz8343 Жыл бұрын

Love Nathan Lane, he's too funny on The Birdcage , Robin Williams had always been a super hero comic of mine lol 👍.❤😊🙏✝️✌️😎

@Righteous628 Жыл бұрын

Robin Williams was so awesome in ALL the little things. As well as being a top notch actor and human being.

@paulieabeles2149 Жыл бұрын

Of course Oprah was trying to out you. Robin Williams was an incredible guy. RIP.

@theworldaccordingtochris4370 Жыл бұрын

He's so brilliant,

@mewregaurdhissyfit7733 Жыл бұрын

Those two men could have made a lot of movies together as a comedy team. They were so perfect working together! And Nathan........sir.........we have ALWAYS known.........it was no secret.

@kfiscal01 Жыл бұрын

Sorry folks, Oprah was a bully.

@Revelian1982 Жыл бұрын

Don't apologise. You're right and most of us know it. Especially after seeing her attempt to destroy the Royal Family for ratings.

@elizabethr4107 Жыл бұрын

*is

@texaswunderkind Жыл бұрын

She's a businesswoman, no different than anybody else, out to make money.

@barbaraa3280 Жыл бұрын

And a narcissist

@Twistedpeppermint99 Жыл бұрын

She was mean..a lot of people just pretended to like her...

@maureenackerley8024 Жыл бұрын

Such a wonderful man for protecting his friend. Everyone should have a loyal friend like him. ❤

@morrigonghoulsli4873 Жыл бұрын

Of course Oprah was trying to out you. She's a heartless, evil woman who gets off on stuff like that. I'm glad Robin was there to shut her down though.

@JanieBgrand Жыл бұрын

Oh Nathan! We all knew you were! But I’m glad Mr Williams was there for you!

@lorrainyhippohernandez4796 Жыл бұрын

Hug your loved ones!!! Robin Williams was a national treasure and I still can’t believe that someone who brought so much joy to billions ended his life because of feeling alone 😭

@CC3193 Жыл бұрын

No, the reason he ended his life was because of scary symptoms & increasing loss of control of his body & mind due to an undiagnosed, deadly neurodegenerative disorder, known as "Lewy body dementia". It was diagnosed after his death.

@BlueSaphire70 Жыл бұрын

Robin Williams was a wonderful, caring, good soul. I'm so sorry that he had such demons lurking inside him. I miss him.

@EK-fl8yz Жыл бұрын

Wonderful story Thank you for sharing .

@suzanalbright8670 Жыл бұрын

Nathan did a scene in Bird Cage that had me laughing at the start and crying by the end. It was a short scene, but it made me realize how painful it must be for a person to have to keep a secret and fear at every moment that it will be discovered. I think his pink socks scene is one of the most moving I have ever seen in a film. Great respect for this talented actor. ❤

@imeldamatias6462 Жыл бұрын

I love Nathan Lane! Love your acting. Bird Cage is so funny and you and Robin were perfect for the roles you played. Just such enjoyable movie. I can watch it over and over. Hope you have more movies to come❤️

@kathywattier4551 Жыл бұрын

God, I miss him😭

@maryhoward4219 Жыл бұрын

Shear honesty❤️❤️

@tonilee2868 Жыл бұрын

I’ll probably watch a birdcage once a month I find that movie to be very therapeutic …it soothes me

@marjoriegarland2798 Жыл бұрын

Me too !!! Love that movie, love Nathan and will always love Robin ❤️ !

@thebirthgoddess Жыл бұрын

I adore this movie as well. When my nephew was little, he used to walk around saying, “fossy, fossy, fossy!” 😂

@Monkey80llx Жыл бұрын

Another example of the brilliant human that Robin was and the insidious world of chat shows!

@mamasaid12 Ай бұрын

I miss Robin Williams so much! I love how when anyone talks about memories or moments with Robin, they are always so heartfelt and full of humanity.

@nicoles7800 3 ай бұрын

Mr Lane, you are a wonder to behold. So extremely talented and gifted. You can do almost anything. Singing, dancing, acting, more than a triple threat, always. You seem a very kind human. I can only wish you so much health. Everything you’ve done is an inspiration. Thanks so much. You’ve inspired me and so, so many others x

@X3r0. Жыл бұрын

Robin Williams was and forever will be a legend, a gem & a good human

@Isolden11 3 ай бұрын

Robin Williams - a class act as always, may he rest in peace

@Surferchicusa Жыл бұрын

Nathan is a national treasure. ❤❤❤❤

@joedivald1051 Жыл бұрын

That was a great movie and u were great. Still not over Robin being gone. Best scene. Never realized John Wayne walked like that Lol

@pmamonthero6641 Жыл бұрын

Robin Williams was a class act and the definition of a true ally he doesn't need to do all the self righteous virtue signaling, he was just an ally through and through and I really miss him so much, he was such a wonderful spirit ❤❤❤

@MARIAGonzales-vu9cm Жыл бұрын

I love you Nathan Lane. The birdcage was a triumph. You need a part two.

@funkogoodguy2613 Жыл бұрын

When he talks about Robin Williams, he says it with love & appreciation.

@becci1229 Жыл бұрын

There will never be anyone who can touch the talent and class of Robin Williams. He could pull such brilliant jokes, that would have you on the floor laughing, right out of nowhere. Although some of his humor could be a bit racy, did not have to rely on or resort to being vulgar to entertain. I have so much respect for Robin Williams.

@antonmarino6568 Жыл бұрын

He was great in the film

@ophyjenkins 3 ай бұрын

Robin Williams was one of those actors who touched your soul. My first time watching him was 1978 Happy Days. Out of ALL the celebrities in my history HE is the one that I actually miss like a friend.

@user-jc9oo9ut3h 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing that precious moment. Two beautiful men. Robin will always be remembered in the best ways. I love that movie, it is one of my favorites. Many blessings🪶

@nancyhess7301 Жыл бұрын

Leave it to the sweetest man Robin Williams to save another. I've heard so many stars that he helped. I miss his face, his voice and how hilarious he was; n everything he did. The last scene with him in night at the museum when he goes back to not talking and freezes up again just broke my heart. Love him. My fav will always be Mrs doubtfire but earlier was mork and Mindy but loved The Birdcage was so funny

@yikes7963 Жыл бұрын

I freaking miss Robin so much. We really lost a beautiful human when he left us. I don't think he knew just how much we love and needed him. 💜

@grahamscott1547 Жыл бұрын

That’s amazing to hear but honestly, I’m not surprised because Robin Williams was such a kind hearted soul. May he rest in peace but will forever be in our hearts ❤️.

@The2ndflood Жыл бұрын

I love Robin Williams and I miss him. He was such a kind, loving person!

@TexRobNC Жыл бұрын

Oprah knew. This is the woman that gave us Dr Oz, Dr Phil, and any other number of crackpots

@ewoksalot Жыл бұрын

Nathan I'm happy for you. I'm happy you had this moment to appreciate Robin then, and happy you have the confidence and ability to be who you are now.

@zninz5368 Жыл бұрын

Brings joy to my heart to know Robin was a good friend..

@yoboi01 Жыл бұрын

Huge loss for the world without question.. rest in peace Robin

@alexiaflickinger5393 2 ай бұрын

That’s beautiful. Rest in peace to Robin ❤

@avisrobinson1150 Жыл бұрын

Iconic movie…The Birdcage!!!

@einsteinofthemovies6273 Жыл бұрын

Robin Williams was too pure for this world.

@frogneckmanthethird. 4 ай бұрын

I miss robin like he was family, and we never met. Talk about a powerful soul. To make an impact on so many.

@vernodemilo Жыл бұрын

❤ Nathan Lanes presence in this world makes me happy.

@sydschlei8035 3 ай бұрын

That’s such a lovely memory. I hope his friends and family are coping well.

@Frostflwr69 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely love Nathan Lane and Robin Williams both! And that was such a great movie!

@Pcflwrrior Жыл бұрын

First, the birdcage is a brilliant film, it is everything, and secondly, he is talking about 1996, not 1950, we have come very far as a society and we must stop and appreciate how free our society is now. We are not a bigoted society, we are a society that ends bigotry, be very proud. Also, Nathan Lane is hilarious 😂

@jdwatson8482 Жыл бұрын

A true friend to have his back. I love that beautiful movie about a couple dealing with their child getting married. I always smile when I watch it.

@skykent3333 Жыл бұрын

Winfrey should mind her own business. She's sooo rude.

@user-ji2mh2rl9d 7 ай бұрын

He says “Robin Williams protects me!! “ Wow ! How wonderful that Nathan felt that way! I’ve heard many wonderful stories about how Robin Williams was always there for them! ❤what a great human!