Memo to Robin Williams: Please, make it stop!

Jake Sat, Jan 3, 2009 at 12:24 AM EST

Robin Williams is not funny what so ever. How does this guy keep getting work?

Mandy Sat, Jul 19, 2008 at 08:33 PM EST

I love robin he is my fav actor out there. I dont think he cares if some people dont think he is funny there are more people out there that love him than think he isnt funny he is also richer than alot of people and if he wasnt that good than he wouldnt be getting movie roles they would think he isnt good enough to be in this movie. He is a great inspiration to me so everyone that hates him then keep your stupid coments to yourself its really pathetic.

Lavern Morris Fri, Jul 18, 2008 at 12:31 PM EST

I agree the whole manic depressive is just DEPRESSING I wish someone would stick a tranquilizer gun up this guy's ass and put him to sleep and out of our misery for good!

amber Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 11:02 AM EST

Robin Williams is the best there is and ever will be.. He is out of this world hilarious in everything he's does. I enjoyed this and by all means i'd watch it again. He brings laughter to the world... Keep the laughs comming.

Mon, Apr 14, 2008 at 09:26 AM EST

Robin Williams was funny for about five minutes. That was thirty years ago.

Rockin'ROBIN Fri, Apr 11, 2008 at 01:17 PM EST

Come on people, he wasn't that bad!
I will mention though, that I think he's much better in serious roles. The same goes for Jim Carrey. They should stick to the dramatic stuff and avoid that stupid generic crap that passes as comedy. I also like Will Ferell in more serious stuff. His comedy is same old, same old. They all go 'over the top' a little too often, these comedy actors.

E.Bannon Fri, Apr 11, 2008 at 11:31 AM EST

Compared to what people laugh at today, which is basically hard core raunch, I suppose Williams is a bit behind in the 'times'. But frankly, foul-mouthed and sex-laden raunchy comedy is getting really old. We've become a cold, depraved audience, don't you think?

Stephanie T. Fri, Apr 11, 2008 at 10:48 AM EST

Eric, you are right. Robin Williams'es Russian impersonation started when he did stand up in the late 70's. From what I understand he based it on his relatives. His fake accent led to the movie Moscow on the Hudson but still it got old. Yaakov Smirnov who IS Russian pulled the same schtick in the early eighties, and it too got old. What made Borat funny was not Cohen's accent, it was his sarcasim and of course the naked fight. The best part of Cohen's film was that he was not speaking Russian to his partner, they both were speaking Hebrew.

steveforbertfan Fri, Apr 11, 2008 at 10:44 AM EST

Robin Williams was painful to watch, I actually only watched a few seconds before I muted, just visually I was nauseated! He is just not funny, he keeps doing the Mork thing.

horace Fri, Apr 11, 2008 at 10:12 AM EST

Eric Friedman clearly has no taste when it comes to humor!

jr Fri, Apr 11, 2008 at 10:11 AM EST

oh simon, how much do i love you!!!?? robin williams is a moron & hasn't been funny for decades!!! he should give all that up & stick to what he's become better @ which is drama. funny he just ain't anymore!

Alison Fri, Apr 11, 2008 at 10:02 AM EST

I didn't watch the show, but yesterday everyone on EW was dogging Robin Williams. Much to my surprise, when I met up with friends last night---all of them were saying how funny RW was and that he was one of the few highlights to Idol gives back.

To Simon Fri, Apr 11, 2008 at 09:55 AM EST

And what made YOU, Simon, an authority on what is funny or sophisticated??? If it's not your cup of tea, so be it, but that does not mean you are right! Just count the positive and negative remarks down here and you will see that you may be in the minority here. Tone down your tone, and just be objective. To discount a man's career that has been around long before and will be long after Sacha Barron ... is a lame, to say the least. I liked Borat, but let's face it he is a one trick pony. Anyway, you are wrong, but whatever make you feel good.

Brian Fri, Apr 11, 2008 at 08:50 AM EST

I'm torn here. Robin can be very funny (though his recent films would suggest otherwise)when he wants to be. I think maybe he's still reeling from the recent split with his wife. I (proudly) have never watched AI, and this unfunny clip just gave me one more reason to hate the entire
"reality" TV genre.

Eric Friedmann Fri, Apr 11, 2008 at 08:08 AM EST

Note to all people under 30 who are running the entertainment industry - stick to what you know best; American Idol and Brittney Spears' mental illness! You're pretty much useless everywhere else!

me in my Fri, Apr 11, 2008 at 08:02 AM EST

Seriously Simon you must be a young one. RW is hysterical if a bit over the top. At least he isn't angry like so many of the younger comics today. He will be around long after the comics of today are but a fading memory.

orville Fri, Apr 11, 2008 at 07:05 AM EST

Yes, the routine is getting old and tired, but it's definitely not a Borat rip-off. Remember "Moscow on the Hudson"? He actually learned Russian for that role. He wasn't doing an impersonation. The Idol schtick was way too over the top, but he was actually speaking Russian.

First MI Last Fri, Apr 11, 2008 at 07:03 AM EST

What does tickles your funnybone Simon? I think you're a bit harsh on RW....

Reen Fri, Apr 11, 2008 at 04:50 AM EST

Get a life Simon!Obviously someone pissed in your wheaties the morning you wrote this.Robin Williams has tremendous talent and I too have been watching him since "Mork & Mindy".He's made some AWESOME movies and his stand up acts still make me laugh my ass off.

Anne Fri, Apr 11, 2008 at 12:15 AM EST

Robin Williams was doing "euro-trash" accents before Borat was even thought of!!!! I am sorry for the younger generation that doesn't understand the longevity of someone as crazily, insanely funny as this man has been. One can only hope he lasts as long as such people as George Burns and Bob Hope.

UGH Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 10:38 PM EST

All this Robin hate is rather alarming. I first admired this guy when he was Mork. He then began making movies. Yeah, some really sucked but some were really good. Remember Awakenings and Mrs. Doubtfire? Maybe the younger generation looks at him as a washed up has-been but I chalk that up to plain old disrespect. Someday, your kids will be trashing the current whoever that you thought were great. And I really can't think of anyone current who will probably last as long as this guy has.
If you don't like him, that's your prerogative. But, to call him a "talentless wonder" is just plain ignorance.

Jim Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 10:16 PM EST

Is the world finally turning on this talentless wonder? I've been hating on Robin Williams for years now and this is the best news i heard all day.

Happy Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 09:32 PM EST

Bad, just plain BAAAD!

Sally in Chicago Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 08:50 PM EST

I normally don't like Robin Wms in ANYTHING....I will not pay to see him in a movie....but -- he had some funny moments on AI. He needed that gig because he hasn't done anything noteworthy lately.

Al Fredo Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 08:19 PM EST

Agree with Mel. From the post I anticipated a debacle, but it's Robin being Robin. Not everyone's cup of tea, but I find his ranting amusing. And to claim it's a Borat ripoff? As others have said, get a clue.

KG Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 07:53 PM EST

robin williams stopped being funny in the 70's

Barrie Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 07:03 PM EST

I was only commenting to say the same thing as Gina V. that RW started doing that character in 1984 (Check out Moscow on the Hudson) and it wasn't even remotely a Borat ripoff!!!!

Sam Lim Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 06:37 PM EST

1. On Robin Williams, he drink to much coffee high on caffeine.
2. Carrie Underwood she's beautiful but I did not understand a single word when she sing. I tried the best I can to listen to it but to no avail nothing. I only understand the word: PRAY. To much concern about how she looks.

Dan Daoust Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 06:27 PM EST

Come on, the "Midnight Train to Georgia" joke was legitimately funny. The one about 200 pounds and facial hair and the men are a little taller was worth a chuckle too.

mel Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 06:17 PM EST

Look, I'm not crazy about RW but this wasn't all that bad (the Brokeback thing was a bit pathetic though). I think you just don't like him Mr.S-Levinson. If you don't like him, fine. I don't like Jimmy Kimmel, even if he is funny. Robin W. movies may suck but he's still 'got it' on stage even though he's not as good as he was 20+ years ago.
He made me smile. So sue me.

Gina V. Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 06:01 PM EST

Hey Simon, how old are you anyway? Robin Williams was doing his Russian impression long before any freakin' Borat character came out. Sacha Baron Cohen who? Let's see if he's still around in 30 years. I think NOT!

AD Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 05:51 PM EST

Awful. Truly awful.

Tara Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 05:48 PM EST

Ugh. He's the big special guest for SVU's 200th episode. They need to aim higher.

kidman Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 05:38 PM EST

That was painfully unfunny. I don't understand why Robin Williams gets to do anything.

Snarf Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 05:04 PM EST

Oh Simon, lie down with dogs, your going to get fleas.

Cam Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 04:56 PM EST

I thought he had a couple funny moments. Unfortunately, the bit went on about 10 minutes too long...just like everything else he does these days.

Eric Friedmann Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 04:54 PM EST

Simon, I think you need to work on your sense of humor and then get a f*cking clue! To accuse a comic genius like Robin Williams of doing an impression of Borat is not only stupid, but uninformed. Williams was doing this kind of Russian impression as far back as the late '70s; so I would say it's Sacha Cohen who has copied Williams (badly, I might add!)

Stephanie T. Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 04:08 PM EST

Look, Moscow on the Hudson was a funny movie. Him redoing the character again? Not so much. Borat called and said no.