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Ellen told him she would donate either $100 or $200 per accent to the Comic Relief fundraiser this weekend. So that is wh she was doing it. She knew he could do it and support Hurricane Relief at the same time. She's from New Orleans so she is big on Hurrican Relief efforts.

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Robin Williams is one of the world's most brilliant comedians, whether 'Blogger Bob Sassone' is entertained by him or not.

So, could you express this piece a little more as opinion, rather then fact?

His appearance on The Today Show was poignant, honest, and also charming and funny.

Yes sometimes his appearances are hit or miss, I agree, but they have always been that way, because he is an improvisational comedian.

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Somebody needs to do an intervention on this guy. So unfunny when his lithium isn't working.

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You guys are correct - this guy isn't funny, never has been, never will be!!

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Or maybe you don't like it, but maybe it's only in the "yeah, I'm kinda lame and don't have a sense of humor" kind of way.

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I laughed at the clip from Ellen.

I can't say I always find him funny, but when he gets going, he can be hilarious. It's just too bad he doesn't do more comedic roles. If I'm not mistaken only 4-5 movies out of his last 25 films were actual comedies.

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He was funny enough at my AA meeting last week. He's not the same person he used to be - you can't expect him to be as funny anymore.

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Same jokes, same accent, same same.
Why Belushi and not this guy, I will never know.

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I think he's pretty funny at times. (when he played mork on happy days hint hint).

I also liked him in good morning vietnam to.

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Bob, that comment about him being in your meeting was out of line.

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The ol' boy has to be high or drunk to even approach being funny. It is especially hypocritical when he cracks on other alcoholics - that's always a rib tickler!

Washed up, over the hill, too many drugs, too much alcohol, another Mel Gibson or any other formerly employed actor. Go away, leave us alone. Your shtick is no longer funny.

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he was funny in RV

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I think we need to differentiate his level of funniness/unfunniness.

He is often very funny in film.

He is always very UNfunny on talk shows.

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Robin Williams has not been funny since Mork AND Mindy.
Did not see the show you refer to, do not watch perverts shows.

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He has lost all touch with the audience. It happens often to stand-ups who go on to film or TV. Seinfeld had to go work a LOT of small clubs to get back where he could make a major club audience laugh and some would say he never did get back to where he was before his TV show.

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"only 4-5 movies out of his last 25 films were actual comedies."

His last four films in a row were comedies. I find you comment inadvertently funny - it doesn't say much for him as a comedian lately. 9 of his last 25 movies were comedies. Including classics like "Death to Smoochy". His next four films are supposed to be comedies, and include such possible nutty laugh fests as "Ms. Doubtfire 2" and "The Krazees"

Robin Williams has always strongly depended on shtick (talking fast with lots of crazy voices) to be funny. The problem is shtick has a very short shelf life. We've all seen it, and seen it when it was better and fresher. The comedy part of his act was always weak, and is getting weaker.

Robin Williams is this generations answer to Milton Berle. Finally someone else noticed.

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Robin Williams truly hasn't been funny since, oh, maybe "Aladdin." I think "Patch Adams" was probably the beginning of the end for him. Generally, when he's on talk shows, he's so ADHD all he can do is shtick; he can't even talk. Martin Short is the same way.

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Robin Williams is one of the greatest and funniest comedians ever! He was on Jay Leno and Conan o'Brien recently and I laughed my head off.

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I think Robin Williams is very funny, regardless of what the blog says. Just because he is a comedian doesn't mean he is going to be funny ALL the time. He hasn't been in the spotlight so much lately and his movies aren't as popular as his earlier years. I still find him to be a genuine guy and still a great comedian. He is also nominated for a People's Choice Award for favorite funny male star. If you want to vote for him or anyone else you can at www.pcavote.com. I work with the People's Choice Community and already voted.

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Patch Adams. That is all.

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