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Jonathan Winters, Funny Man and Comedic Inspiration, Dies at 87

Discussion in 'Tilted Entertainment' started by cynthetiq, Apr 12, 2013.

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  1. cynthetiq

    cynthetiq Administrator Staff Member Donor

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    JONATHAN WINTERS OFFICIAL HOME PAGE-- WELCOME!
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    Jonathan Winters passed away of natural causes at his Montecito, California home at 6:45 p.m. PDT on April 11, 2013, surrounded by family and friends.​
    Rest in Peace, Mr. Winters.​

    I never liked him so much in Mork and Mindy, but did love the Twilight Episode he was in.


    View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrd-0673SOI
     
    cynthetiq, Apr 12, 2013
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  2. Speed_Gibson

    Speed_Gibson Hacking the Gibson

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    That is a damn shame. He is one my all time favourite comedians and his use of voices and impressions was superb.
     
    Speed_Gibson, Apr 12, 2013
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  3. grumpyolddude

    grumpyolddude Very Tilted

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    Rest peacefully, J.W. You were one of the most silly-funny people ever. Thanks for all of the laughter.
     
    grumpyolddude, Apr 12, 2013
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  4. Fremen

    Fremen Allright, who stole my mustache?

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    He'll be missed. He was one of those comedians that make you smile in anticipation upon just hearing their names.

    Rest in peace, Mr. Winters.
     
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  5. Baraka_Guru

    Baraka_Guru Möderätor Staff Member

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    Hm. I had to look him up. I can't say I've seen him in anything. It's rare that someone like this never showed up on my radar. Either that, or I saw him in something a while back but forgot about it.

    What would be the best way to sample his work?
     
    Baraka_Guru, Apr 12, 2013
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  6. cynthetiq

    cynthetiq Administrator Staff Member Donor

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    you never watched Mork and Mindy?
     
    cynthetiq, Apr 12, 2013
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  7. Craven Morehead

    Craven Morehead Very Tilted

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    One of the best. Been out of sight for several years, though.

    Robin Williams revered him. You can see similarities in their art.

    RIP Mr. Winters
     
    Craven Morehead, Apr 12, 2013
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  8. Fremen

    Fremen Allright, who stole my mustache?

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    jonathan winters - YouTube
     
    Fremen, Apr 12, 2013
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  9. cynthetiq

    cynthetiq Administrator Staff Member Donor

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    cynthetiq, Apr 12, 2013
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  10. Cayvmann

    Cayvmann Very Tilted

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    Definitely one the the best ever. All of the good comedians of my day ripped off a lot of his work. Nobody did his schtick better.
     
    Cayvmann, Apr 12, 2013
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  11. Fangirl

    Fangirl Very Tilted

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    Wow. Must be a generational thing.
    I saw him mostly doing routines on various variety shows in the '60's & 70's. One of my most beloved comedians ever--and yes absolutely, without Winters, there would be no Williams.
    Winters did struggle with mental illness and there were gaps in his performance years. He's been lying low for a long time.
     
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  12. rogue49

    rogue49 Tech Kung Fu Artist Staff Member

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    I loved him in "It's a Mad Mad Mad World" :cool:
     
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  13. flat5

    flat5 Vertical

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    I have been a fan since the early 1960s. I very much enjoyed his records.

    "Don't touch that ground hog, Baby Elizabeth. You don't know where it's been."
     
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  14. Fangirl

    Fangirl Very Tilted

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    Jonathan Winters "The Stick" Apr 1964 Jack Paar
    This is sort of where I was coming from.
    An entertainer for all ages.

    SOURCE
     
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  15. hamsterball

    hamsterball Seeking New Outlets

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    A great loss for the entertainment world. He was Robin Williams before there was a Robin Williams. He'll always be one of my all-time favorite comedians.
     
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  16. Speed_Gibson

    Speed_Gibson Hacking the Gibson

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    His part in this true classic.

    and one of his appearances at the Dean Martin roasts. I have been watching these on youtube for ages now.
     
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  17. Craven Morehead

    Craven Morehead Very Tilted

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    Craven Morehead, Apr 13, 2013
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  18. Freetofly

    Freetofly Diving deep into the abyss

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    He always made me laugh. Unique comedy!
     
    Freetofly, Apr 13, 2013
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  19. Fangirl

    Fangirl Very Tilted

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    This cracked me up at age 4 when I watched it live and it still does. Amazing.
    It's not a highbrow humour but Winters is very nimble verbally and will go anywhere almost, to get a laugh.
    Watching him was a trip.
     
    Fangirl, Apr 15, 2013
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  20. Charlatan

    Charlatan sous les pavés, la plage

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    As a kid, he was one of my favourite comedians.

    I loved seeing him on Carson. I can't say that I liked what he was doing on Mork and Mindy, but I respect why he was there and what Robin Williams did to get him there (I just wish it had been funnier).
     
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