Robin Williams was an iconic figure in Hollywood who will be forever remembered for his iconic films, roles, and, comedy. An old clip of Williams was recently shared on the internet and the world is in love with it.
It was 1977 when a show titled Laugh-In aired on television. From various cameos by stars to comedians doing funny bits and skits, the show was quite popular during that time.
When Robin Williams Met Frank Sinatra
Frank Sinatra was a veteran singer known for songs like Fly Me To The Moon and New York, New York. Well, the singer also appeared in one episode of Laugh-In and that’s when Aladdin star Robin Williams made a simple cameo.
Back in 1977, no one really knew who Robin Williams was. For the people, Williams was just a regular comedian who used to appear in some skits and jokes but this time, things were different.
A video shared on YouTube by Clown Jewels depicted the moment when Williams met veteran singer Frank Sinatra (44:47). Being a comedian, Williams’ joke was so funny that Sinatra couldn’t answer for a few minutes!
Oh, Mr. Sinatra! Can I just shake your hand? Oh! Marlene, sell my clothes, I’m going to heaven.
Said Robin Williams with a cowboy drawl while holding Frank Sinatra’s hand. He further continued,
Oh wow [laughs]. I’m so happy to be here I could drop a log
As soon as the joke was out of Williams’ mouth, he removed his hat and went off the stage while unable to control his laughter. On the other side, Frank Sinatra spent a good chunk of time laughing and trying to control himself.
From starring alongside Shelley Duvall in Popeye to portraying the role of John Keating in Dead Poets Society, Robin Williams has done some incredible things over the years and not just on-screen!
Robin Williams Used To Cheer Up Steven Spielberg
It was the year 1993 and Robin Williams had already found worldwide fame as a cheery person. Steven Spielberg, at the time, was busy making Schindler’s List and he was not in a good mood at all.
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Going into that depressive World War times, Spielberg was making progress with Schindler’s List but the movie was clearly taking a toll on him. During the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival (via IndieWire), Spielberg talked about Robin Williams.
Stating that Williams used to do stand-up comedy on the phone with him, the Jurassic Park director got sentimental while talking about Williams.
Robin knew what I was going through, and once a week, Robin would call me on schedule and he would do 15 minutes of stand-up on the phone. I would laugh hysterically, because I had to release so much.
He further continued,
The way Robin is on the telephone, he’d always hang up on the loudest, best laugh you’d give him. He’d never say goodbye, just hang up on the biggest laugh
As much as Williams used to make the world laugh, he suffered from substance abuse throughout his career. In August 2014, Robin Williams’ body was found in his California home and it was ruled as a suicide.
Widely known for his role as Professor John Keating in Dead Poets Society, Williams found immense fame and worldwide love for his role. The iconic 1989 film is available to rent on Apple TV+ in the U.S.
