An Evening With Robin Williams 1983 -

The show had ended in 1982, and Williams was eager to prove he had "staying power" beyond the character of Mork.

Highlights include his "John Davidson sings Devo" bit and a "killer" Elmer Fudd performing Bruce Springsteen hits. An Evening With Robin Williams 1983

The special is famous for its "whirling-dervish" pace, where Williams often abandoned his prepared material for high-speed improvisation. The show had ended in 1982, and Williams

How this performance , Live at the Met

He famously interacted with the audience, at one point snatching a tourist's camera to take a "special" picture. How this performance , Live at the Met

By 1983, Williams was navigating a transition from television sitcom star to serious film contender.

The material from this special was also featured on his second comedy album, Throbbing Python of Love , which helped cement his status as a leading stand-up voice of the decade.