In Robin Williams' first HBO stand-up special, his frenetic energy, voice and character work mesmerized the audiience, made up of many notable celebrities of the day. When he called John Ritter to the stage for some improv, the crowd roared with excitement at the possibilities of these two comic minds working together. Both actors were beginning their journeys into fame, each with a successful sitcom--Mork & Mindy for Robin and Three's Company for John.
Williams' first HBO comedy special, Off the Wall, showcased his energetic and improvisational style. 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 Official Robin Williams YouTube Channel celebrates the life and comic genius of Robin Williams. While Robin started performing stand-up comedy in the mid 1970s, most of America first fell in love with him as the naïve and hilarious alien from the planet Ork in Mork & Mindy. He became an instant superstar and went on to do five HBO stand-up specials and dozens of feature films, winning numerous awards. Robin performed steadily for nearly four decades—from comedy clubs to stadiums, from talk shows to USO tours—and amazed audiences with his frenetic energy and unbelievably quick wit.
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