Such was his talent that he was allowed to ad-lib in many of his films – and his quick wit enlivened many a media appearance.
During a media tour for the 1990 film "Awakenings," when director Penny Marshall mistakenly described the film as being set in a "menstrual hospital," instead of "mental hospital," Williams had the presence of mind to offer the explanation: "It's a period piece."
I loved this little vignette, R.I.P. to one of the greats.
I am still shocked by his death. I was thinking back to Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb and didn't Mickey Rooney just die like 4 months ago too. It was the last film for both of them.
Just heard the news. My childhood wouldn't have been as great or filled with magic without Robin. I watched all his movies growing up and to hear of his passing is tragic. And to think I was only watching his stand-up special on YouTube last week and laughing until I was in tears.
Crying so hard. My grandparents cats were named Mork & Mindy. We used to watch re-runs when I was 4. When they died I stayed up and watched as many episodes as I could, they comforted me. Gonna watch a few tonight as well.
