Jonathan Winters Passes RIP

yubba · 04-12-13, 03:26 PM

RIP thanks for the laughs.

To one Marine from another, brother My deepest regrets on the misspell Jonathon I was a little misty eyed.

Oberon · 04-12-13, 03:29 PM

"Well when I'm done with you, they'll be tripping over you in the dark!"

Brilliant actor, loved him in It's a Mad Mad Mad World.

RIP.

eddie · 04-12-13, 03:58 PM

A very funny man! R.I.P

vienna · 04-12-13, 04:55 PM

As a kid, I used to sneak down to the TV set and watch the late night talk shows. One of the reasons I was willing to risk the wrath of my mother was to watch Jonathan's appearances; he was and probably always will remain the greatest master of pure improv in comedy history. Before him, it was all jokes and punchlines, ala Leno, just a variation on the burlesque and vaudeville acts before television. Jonathan came along and just blew away the norms of comedy. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to have watched him, in his prime, perform on all those shows. There is a phrase, "standing on the shoulders of giants", used to describe how those who come after owe much to the groundwork of those who came before. Fortunately for those who appreciate and admire the comedians and improv acts of today, Johnathan Winters had some very broad shoulders, indeed...

RIP Johnathan, and thank you for brightening up the world. And give our regards to Maudie...

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August · 04-12-13, 04:59 PM

Sailor Steve · 04-12-13, 05:14 PM

While Winters was funny in Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World, that comedy was written by someone else. Early in his own career Robin Williams said that Jonathan Winters was his biggest inspiration, and he was ecstatic when Winters agreed to play the "son" in Mork & Mindy.

Here is a clip of some of Winters' own stand-up.

Platapus · 04-12-13, 07:17 PM

I have some of his records. Very funny man.

u crank · 04-12-13, 08:05 PM

One of the best.

R.I.P.

Father Goose · 04-12-13, 10:59 PM

Jonathan Winters, the best improvisional comedian of all time. Rest in Peace.

Men! We've got to get organized!!!

- Jonathan Winters as Norman Jonas, The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming. - 1966

August · 04-12-13, 11:01 PM

Jimbuna · 04-13-13, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yubba

RIP thanks for the laughs.

To one Marine from another, brother My deepest regrets on the misspell Jonathon I was a little misty eyed.

Sorted....and RIP Jonathan

Mork_417 · 04-16-13, 02:36 AM

RIP funny man.

04-12-13, 03:26 PM	#1
yubba Admiral Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: in a neighborhood near you Posts: 2,478 Downloads: 293 Uploads: 2	Jonathan Winters Passes RIP RIP thanks for the laughs. To one Marine from another, brother My deepest regrets on the misspell Jonathon I was a little misty eyed. Last edited by yubba; 04-12-13 at 06:53 PM.

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vienna Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anywhere but the here & now... Posts: 7,718 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	As a kid, I used to sneak down to the TV set and watch the late night talk shows. One of the reasons I was willing to risk the wrath of my mother was to watch Jonathan's appearances; he was and probably always will remain the greatest master of pure improv in comedy history. Before him, it was all jokes and punchlines, ala Leno, just a variation on the burlesque and vaudeville acts before television. Jonathan came along and just blew away the norms of comedy. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to have watched him, in his prime, perform on all those shows. There is a phrase, "standing on the shoulders of giants", used to describe how those who come after owe much to the groundwork of those who came before. Fortunately for those who appreciate and admire the comedians and improv acts of today, Johnathan Winters had some very broad shoulders, indeed... RIP Johnathan, and thank you for brightening up the world. And give our regards to Maudie... <O> __________________ __________________________________________________ __ Last edited by vienna; 04-12-13 at 05:08 PM.

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Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	While Winters was funny in Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World, that comedy was written by someone else. Early in his own career Robin Williams said that Jonathan Winters was his biggest inspiration, and he was ecstatic when Winters agreed to play the "son" in Mork & Mindy. Here is a clip of some of Winters' own stand-up. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

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Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,380 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	I have some of his records. Very funny man. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

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Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	"Well when I'm done with you, they'll be tripping over you in the dark!" Brilliant actor, loved him in It's a Mad Mad Mad World. RIP.

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eddie Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,023 Downloads: 99 Uploads: 0	A very funny man! R.I.P

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u crank Old enough to know better Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Prince Edward Island Posts: 11,747 Downloads: 136 Uploads: 0	One of the best. R.I.P. __________________ “Two possibilities exist: either we are alone in the Universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying.” ― Arthur C. Clarke

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Father Goose Sonar Guy Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Matalava Island Posts: 378 Downloads: 59 Uploads: 0	Jonathan Harshman Winters III (November 11, 1925 – April 11, 2013) Jonathan Winters, the best improvisional comedian of all time. Rest in Peace. Men! We've got to get organized!!! - Jonathan Winters as Norman Jonas, The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming. - 1966

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August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,216 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	__________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see.

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Mork_417 Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: DB-15 Posts: 851 Downloads: 263 Uploads: 0	RIP funny man. __________________ Heading to AM49.(U-553)