When The Funny Comes To An End. We Say Goodbye To Robin Williams.

I first remember him as "Mork From Ork."  He was so much more than that, but that's how a lot of people were introduced to Robin Williams.  He did television, he did stand-up, he did movies, he did voice-overs.  As my wife and I were eating dinner last night and the news broke of his death she looked at me and said, "is this a joke?"  I replied, "I hope so." We sat and watched the news as their coverage (albeit minimal) continued to expand.  I think we were waiting for someone to come on and tell us it WAS a joke.  Then, we just started naming films Robin Williams was in.  We were still naming them off the top of our heads this morning.

Of course, bring in radio, I LOVE the movie "Good Morning Vietnam."  My other favorite Robin Williams movies include: "Dead Poets Society", "Mrs Doubtfire", and "The Birdcage."  That being said, most all of his work added something to the film.  If it wasn't comedy, it was a darkness ("Insomnia") or just plain creepiness ("One Hour Photo".)

For me, probably one of his greatest performances wasn't on the big screen.  Several years ago Robin did a an episode of "Inside The Actors Studio" with James Lipton.  This was PURE ROBIN WILLIAMS.  He was up.  He was down.  He was teaching.  He was laughing.  If you ever have a chance to see that episode, I seriously encourage you do to so.

For a guy who brought so much joy and happiness to the lives of so many, he has brought sadness to even more today.