Before the movies, before the legend—watch a young Robin Williams detonate a comedy club.
This was Robin's first HBO special, part of the HBO On Location series. It was taped on location at the Roxy Theatre in Hollywood in 1978. The theatre is full of celebrities, and at one point Robin pulls up John Ritter and makes him do an improvisational bit with him.
Acting
Robin at 27, already operating at impossible velocity.
Production
Celebrity crowd including Ritter, genuinely losing their minds.
Director
Marty Callner
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Marty Callner would go on to direct HBO comedy specials for decades, essentially inventing the format with this energy.
This captures the exact moment Williams transitioned from 'Mork' curiosity to undeniable force of nature.
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