My son had brain surgery at UCSF in 2001, and on Christmas Eve Robin Williams came to his room and changed the mood from one of despair and fear, to joy and hope. We love him and miss him dearly!

Met Robin Williams on the movie set of the film JACK, and he invited me and my whole family to a private lunch backstage! The lady from the Nanny was sitting with us at the table too, and Robin Williams is so humble and down to earth! I'll never forget it! I was a teenager then and im 39 now. I was taken back by his kind and welcoming character; I mean, who am I ? I'm just a nobody, and he invited me and my mom and dad and sister to eat with him at a table...thats insane! I love this man and his incredible talent and kindness! RIP forever.

The world SUCKS without Robin Williams!!!!!! NO ONE COMES CLOSE TO HIS GENIUS. One of my favorite movies "What Dreams May Come" I hope he is in one of the beautiful and places of he isn't I would be more than glad to go and get him. PLEASE ROBIN BE IN A HAPPY PLACE!!!

"Not tonight, it's my pyramid." 43 years and I'm still crying laughing.

A mind that travelled too quickly for many, and bounced off a hundred walls. Love forever, Robin.

There never was, and there never will be, another one like him. He was a one-of-a-kind treasure.

This shows Robin's incredible talent for his craft in a way I haven't seen before. He's presented to an audience that's largely unfamiliar with him, and where another comedian would play it safe and offer some "foot in the door" jokes to warm the audience up, this guy just becomes a steam roller of confidence and commits to "full weird" from the get go. He doesn't change for the audience, *they* have to catch up with *him* and I think that's brilliant.

A loss that made the whole world cry . . . Rest in Peace, Robin.

People in 1979, never in their wildest dreams would of thought that he would turn out to be one the best dramatic actors in the history of cinema.

“Not tonight, I on my pyramid”! That was one of the funniest things I’ve ever heard, I sure miss Robin Williams. For so long, he really dealt with depression, that’s why he was always being too funny like he was really hiding what he was going through privately. He is so very missed and no one can ever replace him. 💖

I've never seen this interview until 2022 and I still can't believe he's not with us. What a gift to the world, comedic genius and he was always 4-5 or 10 steps ahead of any conversation he was in. A loss to the world but let us marvel and rejoice with what he left us with. Thank you Robin Williams

When he talked about the small shows "keeping him alive", and "keeping him sane" I think he meant it more than we knew. He was a wonderful human being.

I'll never forget the day that Robin Williams died. A part of my innocence and childhood left me that day. He was an absolute treasure and gift to the world.

His improvisational skills were off the charts. Truly one of a kind.

I remember watching this live on television. Australia loved Robin Williams. He left the world a much better place than he found it. You can't ask for much more than that.

He just had no "off" switch. Love it.

He looks so young here. He made the world a better place while he was here, so he lived more life than many who live to be 100.

I watched those curtains wondering "now how is he gonna come out and immediately charm us?" ROLLER SKATES God I love this man.

How is it possible to miss someone I’d never met just so damned much? His loss still is an ache around my heart. Why can’t the world get to keep the ones who heal us rather than the monsters?

There didn't seem to be a cynical bone in his body. A kind soul, a truly generous individual who took joy in making people laugh. So tragic that the kind-hearted are so often burdened by torment. RIP Nanu nanu

He is certainly missed. I was lucky enough to see him back in the 80's at Gator Growl, a university footback pep rally in Gainesville, FL, in front of 50,000+ people. It was his 'Mr Happy' run and just hilarious. Students loved it when he took a camera from the audience and started snapping pics of his nether region on stage. The university leaders were not impressed. It was incredible how he could take audience hints and just start off with something simple and improv it into something crazy. True genius. I always loved it when he and Jonathan Winters got together.

not tonight, its my pyramid lolol

I doubt that the human race will ever produce another comedic genius like him.

I love his voices 😂 and that Pyramid joke...I'm dead 🤣🤣💕

I'm on a Robin Williams interview show marathon discovering just how amazing he is

What an amazing, wonderful man. God truly broke the mold when He made Robin. Rest well, Sweet Prince 💖💖💖

You are dearly missed Robin.

Man, 1979. I was one year old. Robin was such a treasure. RIP

He was a gift to our generation. A true gift.

HE WAS A COMEDY GENIUS. RIP BROTHER

I remember watching this very episode of The Don Lane Show (required TV during that era) - and Don was a great host who would let his guest just go with the flow - it often ran late and no-one worried. It was filmed in front of a live audience in Melbourne once a week and was the highlight of my parents week. ANyone who was anyone appeared and he also gave a lot of up and comers a chance, and didn't try to shoehorn them into a 3 minute slot. It started at 8.30 pm I think and went until 10.30pm but one episode went until after midnight - when his old friend Sammy Davis Junior showed up unscripted after doing his show at the Southern Cross Ballroom and was driven onstage in a police car. Sammy gave Don a bracelet of gold that Don wore until his dying day. Robin Williams was a true genius, loving and caring and incredibly intelligent. He did an interview with Jana Wendt from Australia's 60 minutes and he had her to the point of almost wetting her pants. This was a woman who had gone toe to toe with Gaddafi, gone undercover in Uganda, faced down murderers, politicians and the like and had earned the name of the "Perfumed Steamroller", yet here she was, laughing to the point of going red in the face and almost falling off her chair. Not many people EVER got under her shields.... but Robin did.

Damn, I miss you, Robin. Knowing you were in the world made it a better place for me. You gave laughter to so many and your movies could show great depth of heart. I’m so glad I got to grow up with you on my tv and I’m even more glad I can discover these gems on KZfaq. May you Rest In Peace 💖

THE GOAT. I haven't heard him impersonate a child's voice before, that was really good!

None of us knew what tortured demons he fought, but his manic comedy was his medicine that he shared with us all. RIP O Captain, My Captain.

Out of all the famous people who have died, I miss him the most! 😞

This has taken me BACK!! I watched this live all those yrs ago! Damn, I MISS him!!

The world is a lesser place without him. He was one of the greats.

I truly miss him as a fan. He made my dad cry for the first time in front of me. Miss doubtfire.. still makes me cry

WOW Robin Williams in Austrailia and he made everyone laugh and he was a comic genuis and everyone loved Robin Williams and I can't believe this man is gone. He was funny man who was an acdemy award winner and he went to Julliard School Of Drama and he had so many gifts and he died.

When I see him now it is so very sad knowing he was silently suffering!!💔

I wish I could have met him. What a fantastical and deep human being. His concern was always with the people.

One of the fastest minds on stage, or almost anywhere....

He was an absolute genius and knew no restraints

My favorite thing about Robin Williams, is he seemed to be a compassionate person.

Robin Williams the funniest man on earth ever born!! He will be remembered for eternity!!

That Close Encounters reference was beautiful! Love the man.

Guy was just brilliant. So missed so need now. RIP

So sad to know how he went, he was a genius, who enriched so many lives. Stay blessed Robin, and Rest In Peace.

You wandered into hell. Then fought your way out. Openly. For all to see. You spoke truth to power. Brought power to truth. All the while, making everybody laugh their asses off. Thank's for everything buddy.

He is so busy and energetic.. How did the things he said come to him!? What a legend 'From Nefertiti to Ramesses. "Not tonight, it's my pyramid" LOL

Hard to believe that was 43 years ago..... Rest in peace, Oh captain, My captain.

A god among men. RIP, and no one ever will compare, Robin.

Still miss him.

🔹️i remember watching this on Channel 9 as a 13 year old. 56 years old now.

Felt like a he was part of my family when he died...so much love to his family..We genuinely loved him....RIP

"Not tonight dear, I have my pyramid" 🤣

Genius! Watching in 2022 with the benefit of hindsight, and my own experience with depression, I can almost feel the sadness behind his eyes as he clowns around to distract himself from it. You brought much happiness to the world Mr Williams, and I thank you. We all miss you. Rest in Peace.

I still get a tear in my eye and a smile on my face.

Watching this, yes it's funny but more than that, I feel an overwhelming sense of appreciation. Appreciation for how this man, no matter what he did, gave his all everytime. What an artist and entrepreneur of his genre of comedy.

There is one thing that stuck with me alot while listening y'all...Is when Robin was told that he does this to keep his sanity and Robin said yes, it's one of the main things that keeps him alive that his contact with people is very important to him 😞😞 for some reason he was losing alot of this in his last few years, which I don't see why he did cause he was absolutely amazing and always will be! My wife and I had always wanted to meet him but sadly never did. Robin Williams, you will always be loved and missed dearly! Thank you so much for showing the world the gift God gave you

The man just takes over, and commands the audiences attention, like no one else. You wouldn't need any prepared questions or nothing, the mention of anything, no matter how arbitrary, even an unfinished word, he could make something of it, and break your funny bone into tiny pieces. Then he lead us through deep trauma, regret and suffering with his dramatic work, to pin our eyes on the fact that we just may have little to complain about in the grand scheme of things. Too bad he had some deep inner struggles even he couldn't deal with: So freaking sad how we lost him! Well, not a total loss though, as long as stuff like this exists. He gave us so much in such a small frame of time. May he be remembered for everything he brought to our lives, and to future generations who discover his brilliance!

Robin was such a force of nature. One of the greatest comic minds of this century. Tragic loss.

I Love Robin Williams SO Much! May God Rest him! ✝️

I'm crying. Left eye tears of happiness and right eye tears of mourning.

RIP Robin and Don, both cracking jokes up in the clouds now.

I miss you, Robin! My heart aches and rejoices at the same time. You meant so much to so many people, me included. You always put a smile on my face!

I WISH Robin was still alive to give his perspective on these last 5 crazy years - Gold!

Dude you had no idea how much we would miss you.

Filled my youth with movies that left me in tears, laughter, distracting me in my escape from dealing with life growing up. And as an adult left me crying from belly aching laughter from your stand up comedy. You were one of the G.O.A.T's of your craft, and will be missed. May you rest in your eternal slumber in peace Robin.!!

I wish the interviewer had asked why it was so important to him. I hope someone asked him eventually. I hope he knew how much he was and is appreciated far beyond his talent for improv comedy. Bless Robin Williams.

Aw! Now ill have to watch Good morning Vietnam all over again. Such unique talent. We miss u, Robin!

His mind was incredibly quick. He had a wonderful way of seeing the world.

it's 2022 now and we still miss Robin .I watch his movies and standup every chance I can

The interviewer kept interupting him and taking him away from whatever joke he was starting but Robin was so funny and creative that he jsut rolled with it and as always was brilliant

What an amazing man! He could come up with the greatest stuff so quickly. An absolute genius. So sad he is gone.

He self-medicated for so long. I honestly think it was to deal with his depression. He kept that hidden for so long and the world is a sadder place without him.

Him and Cleese In his heyday were the funniest lads alive

What a genius , we need him now more than ever

The world is not the same with out this amazing man.

I miss this man, he was a person that didn't see me, but even so, i grew up watching his movies, as an adult man, I would have give him my half piece of mind just so he continue his work. It's so weird to miss a stranger that felt so close.

You can almost feel that even back then he was emotionally distraught, but the machine, the fame/celebrity machine keeps on grinding and you keep going with it until you can't. At least we got to see his spark and genius for awhile.

Aww rest in peace Robin, You will always be one of my favourite actors of all time such a lovely guy. We'll never forget you 💔

I grew up in America in the 1970's. I was about 10 years when this came out. I just assumed people like Robin came along all the time. Boy, was I mistaken. But at least I got to appreciate him.

What a gem this is to stumble on!! Met him many times living in San Francisco. Thank you for sharing this with us.

This genius was an improv master. I love it. We all did!

Dead Poet's Society and Good Will Hunting. Both movies were dramas and both wouldn't have been half as good without Robin Williams. He was such a talented kind-hearted human being who made me smile, laugh, and on occasion, even hold back a tear.

Robin seemed very reserved here, to me. L. Cox, the OP, is totally right about Robin. He was kind of supernatural in his iconic-ness. This interview was terrific, one I hadn’t seen before. I still miss him. RIP, Robin Williams.

He was so cute, charming and talented...I miss him !

a guy that gave it all to his audience. thanks for the laughs Robin

I remember the day I heard of Robin passing, I was at work, I was a chef, and a waitress came into the kitchen and told us... I couldn't go on...he was my ultimate idol...from happy days to one hour photo and insomnia, the man had it all, the only thing he didn't have was the help he so desperately needed.. I don't want to talk or mention how he died, I would rather remember how he lived..... bringing laughter and joy to billions without a concern for his own health. I love him and miss him dearly.

Best Robin Williams interview ever! Quite a connection with the host Don Lane. I miss his sparkle and spontaneity. A true individual.

The Don Lane Show had some of the biggest and best celebrity interviews of the time on Australian television. I remember watching this first hand as a 16 year old in 1979. Adored his humour then and still do. Bless you Robin Williams.

Just reminds you of how special, funny & lovable he was, from the very start. a shook-up can of funny. RIP Robin.

We miss you,Robin!!! 😭😭😭😭 there will never be another like you!

A genius, on the brink of insanity his whole life. Amazing his light shine for as long as it did. RIP Robin😎

I miss this man! its still hard to believe that he is gone . He has filled my childhood with a lot of belly laughs R.I.P Robin

Robin was a comic genius and an amazing dramatic actor who made this world a better place. Watching his comedy always makes me laugh but then I remember that he's no longer here.😭 May he rest in peace.

A Radiant Comet passing through our lives.............RIP Robin.

I so miss Robin, he helped so many to have happiness!

One can never get enough Robin Williams nanu nanu.