1- Robin Williams and Billy Crystal were in the same or a nearby studio, shooting some movie (probably Father's Day) 2- During a break they were walking around and just stumbled on the filming of Friends 3- The Friends director asks them if they're willing to do a cameo and they were 4- They film this with no script, completely improvised 5- They do it in one fucking take WHAT UNEQUALED LEGENDS.
Robin Willams was a genius ... His Mork &Mindy ...to his Patch Adams ..to Good Morning Vietnam ..to Bicentennial Man ...his Oscars hosting ..to Birdcage ..Dead poets society.... There were good roles/bad roles ...but there was NEVER a bad performance ❤
The fact that this dialogue was completely improvised shows us the genius of that incredible due - especially Robin Williams, who blurt out that accent with no preparation. Joey also threw in the scene "So you're the gynecologist"
@@iyerviking It's true the two of them were on set and the writers quickly asked if they wanted to show up on scene. None of the stars knew anything about it. Everything was made up on the fly lol
Doesn't surprise me that Billy and Robin improvised so well, but also doesn't surprise me that the cast of friends could as well, I was at the taping of one of the episodes, and some of the funniest stuff was improvised and didn't end up in the edited version.
Whenever I think of this scene, I always hear "Like when you go bowling and you know you're in someone else's shoes" "That's the one!" This little cameo is great.
If I recall correctly, Billy and Robin actually crashed the set, as they were filming another project nearby. They basically showed up, caused trouble and left. lol Monica uttering "I have no idea" was legitimately Courtney Cox forgetting her lines.
I agree. No way this was not scripted or at least not known by the cast they would show up. They didn't seemed surprised at all. Sure, Billy and Robin probably went off script a bit but surely it was rehearsed.
Matthew Perry is not on that list, he is funny, no question, but he's not up there with Billy Crystal, Leslie Nielsen, Jim Carrey and so on. It's like saying David Schwimmer is one of the best actors of all time, that's simply not true even though he is a very good actor. You kids really like to exaggerate everything, it's very strange. Stick to reality, it will help you in the long run.
Not only that, but they actually weren't hired to do this cameo at all. They happened to be in the building while they were taping for the show and decided to drop in unannounced. They just intruded on this scene and improv'd the whole thing in one take. You can tell the cast had no idea what was going on by their uncomfortable reactions and dead set attempt at going through with the scripted scene. Neither Billy nor Robin thought the show's producers were actually going to air the scene, they figured there'd be another take and what would air would be what was planned and this bit would end up in the gag reel or something, but because they managed to improv it so well in one go and the cast didn't break character, the producers just used it.
@@mallios13 Some of the things you've stated might be true, half-true or loosely based on true events. But I'll tell you one thing for sure - this was NOT taken in one shot. There are probably over 1,000 ways I can prove this to you, and that's without even mentioning the obvious cuts throughout the scene. But instead of trying to list all that proves that this was not done in one take - I'll provide only one, because there really is no need for more than that: Pause and take a look at 1:20 and then compare that frame to 1:35, notice how Ross's newspaper is suddenly unfolded and placed in a different spot? So yeah, this might have been half improvised or whatever - but it was certainly not done in one take.
No planning, no script, no rehearsal, no retakes, no coaching or directing -- and these two guys still completely dominate the scene and still make the entire interaction absolutely hilarious. These two will always be legends.
You say that but the continuity on where JA head is from shot to shot says differently, @ 1:02 she's looking away but at 1:03 she's looking down & in the next shot her hair is behind her ear
The genuine look of confusion on the faces of the cast....PRICELESS!! Those 2 were best friends for a very long time and were both masters of improv that could play off of each other like few others can.
When doing unscripted improv, sure. They used to kill doing Comic Relief. But this was a promo for Father's Day, which is the only movie they ever starred in together, and it was a huge flop.
Funny enough. Robin and Billy just happened to be in the studio that day stumbling on the set by accident. So the writers asked them to film that quick cameo before the show started. It was just a funny coincidence that worked.
Weren't they filming their own movie "Fathers day" in the same studio on a different set? They definitely wandered onto the Friends set and were asked if they wanted to do a cameo, but they weren't at the studio on accident
I love the glance back by Crystal at the end. He carried the character through the scene. He is awesome. There are genius comedians in this scene that we miss, but he is one we joyfully still have with us.
Robin Williams & Billy Crystal appeared in an unscripted cameo at the beginning of an episode of "Friends". They just happened to be in the building where the show was shooting, and they improvised their entire scene. May 1997.
Such a treat for the live audience that were there that day. The extras were probably surprised and trying to keep there cool and not laughing to hard.
When you watch movies during comedy scenes I recommend you take a look and look at all of the people who are scratching their face. This is usually someone trying to hide a laugh you'll notice this happening quite a bit amongst the cast during this scene.
@@timothycahalan1540the reason they looked puzzled is because it wasn't scripted..crystal and Williams were walking by the sound stage and decided to pop in as they were doing the scene,the director motioned to the cameraman to keep rolling.their scene was complete improv..notice LeBlanc reaction when he turned and saw them he looked towards where the director would be completely stunned as were the rest of the cast,they didn't know what 2 do..in fact they didn't even get a credits acknowledgement...
It was filmed with a studio audience, but not LIVE live. I’m sure they would have done more than one take, which would have been great since Robin would have done something different every time.
Not only did Robin and Billy improvise this scene, the main cast also had to improvise their reactions. Monica’s “I have no idea” was Courtney genuinely forgetting what she was supposed to say
I can’t believe they just happen to be there when they were filming this episode and all of this was improvised by them. I love that! Thanks for uploading!
I know you asked this a year ago but I'll answer now for ya.. they weren't supposed to be there at all, they were just in the building and decided to crash the set. This was all improv.
Robin Williams was and always be a comic genius to me. Rest In Peace Robin and Matthew. Robin, my favorite comedian and Matthew, my favorite friend. ❤️❤️
With 2 comical GODS in this episode, I wonder how many "takes" it took to shoot this clip??? I'll bet it was more than 100 at least ✋️😂🤚 The blooper reel with Billy & Robin alone would fill up HOURS of film 😂😂😂
Wasabi & Kimchi ..... That is why Robin & Billy were absolute MASTERS at improv & Billy was always at his hilarious best when he was playing the straight man to Robins' wild antics which was demonstrated impeccably in this video ✋️😆👍 What they pulled off (gags & all) was PURE GENIUS & you simply can't write it as well as they did it 👏👏👏👏
Wasabi & Kimchi ..... What would've turned this into an immaculate sketch of improv perfection would've been if Whoopi Goldberg suddenly came in playing the part of Robin's wife..... Billy, Whoopi & Robin together doing anything was COMEDY GOLD 😂😂😂👍👍👍👍
Charmingboy .... Billy & Robin were consummate professionals & most probably did nail it in one take but imagine trying to keep a straight face while working alongside them??? IMPOSSIBLE !!! 😂😂😂
This episode of Friends (produced by Warner Bros.) aired the night of May 8, 1997. On May 9, 1997, the new movie Fathers' Day (produced by Warner Bros.), starring Robin Williams and Billy Crystal, opened in theaters from coast to coast. Corporate synergy at its finest!
RIP Robin Williams (July 21, 1951 - August 11, 2014), aged 63 RIP James Michael Tyler (May 28, 1962 - October 24, 2021), aged 59 RIP Matthew Perry (August 19, 1969 - October 28, 2023), aged 54 You will be remembered as legends.
"... And you're no longer my friend!... WE ARE FINISH!... ¡NADA!... NO MORE!..." I love how he mix that spanish "¡NADA!" Between all. Robin Is one of the best in history. ❤
This was also a promotion for an upcoming fim they starred in together, Father's Day. They might have even been shooting the film that day, that's why they were in the same place at the same time.
Apparently the scene, when it was recorded, is longer, and then they edited it for episode length purposes. If you look, there are many editing cuts. If that's what they showed us, I imagine the original recording was 20 times funnier even. 2 of the great legends of improsation. R.I.P. Robin.
I gotta hand it to the cast and everybody in the cafe keeping a straight face during that scene. I would be on the floor laughing like i was when i saw it on TV
1- Robin Williams and Billy Crystal were in the same or a nearby studio, shooting some movie (probably Father's Day)
2- During a break they were walking around and just stumbled on the filming of Friends
3- The Friends director asks them if they're willing to do a cameo and they were
4- They film this with no script, completely improvised
5- They do it in one fucking take
WHAT UNEQUALED LEGENDS.
They were brilliant!
I don't think it was one take but yes they deserve kudos indeed.
The “I have no idea” was also not scripted. Courtney actually forgot what she was supposed to say
LMAO 😂
Never knew that lol. They’re both fantastic.
“He’s got access!” and “you’re a bastard” the way he says those just kills me every time lol
It’s ooooooozing😅
Robin Willams was a genius ...
His Mork &Mindy ...to his Patch Adams ..to Good Morning Vietnam ..to Bicentennial Man ...his Oscars hosting ..to Birdcage ..Dead poets society....
There were good roles/bad roles ...but there was NEVER a bad performance ❤
I love how he says "could you scooch??". It just cuts straight through after Billy Crystal (in character) stumbled with asking the group to move over
The fact that this dialogue was completely improvised shows us the genius of that incredible due - especially Robin Williams, who blurt out that accent with no preparation. Joey also threw in the scene "So you're the gynecologist"
"Hey im trying to have private conversation right now"
That's hard to believe
@@iyerviking but it is
@@iyerviking It's true the two of them were on set and the writers quickly asked if they wanted to show up on scene. None of the stars knew anything about it. Everything was made up on the fly lol
Doesn't surprise me that Billy and Robin improvised so well, but also doesn't surprise me that the cast of friends could as well, I was at the taping of one of the episodes, and some of the funniest stuff was improvised and didn't end up in the edited version.
Whenever I think of this scene, I always hear "Like when you go bowling and you know you're in someone else's shoes" "That's the one!" This little cameo is great.
Maybe it''s my wound....IT'S OOOZING
That’s the whole reason I looked up the video just now lol
Fantastic take
You can tell that entire thing was improvised because the humor was SO Robin Williams and Billy plays off of it so well. Love the both of them.
This was the most random cameo ever and it was fantastic
If I recall correctly, Billy and Robin actually crashed the set, as they were filming another project nearby.
They basically showed up, caused trouble and left. lol Monica uttering "I have no idea" was legitimately Courtney Cox forgetting her lines.
@@LegionIvory If that is true, I love it even more because its so on brand for these two lol
@@LegionIvoryall of what you said is untrue. Stop spreading lies
I agree. No way this was not scripted or at least not known by the cast they would show up. They didn't seemed surprised at all. Sure, Billy and Robin probably went off script a bit but surely it was rehearsed.
@@pierrelevasseur2701 they were invited for the cameo, but supposedly the improv part is true
RIP Robin Williams and Matthew Perry! Two of the funniest people of all time. ❤
come to think of it its not scripted the tissue anger by Williams .. funny as hell what a legend
Matthew Perry is not on that list, he is funny, no question, but he's not up there with Billy Crystal, Leslie Nielsen, Jim Carrey and so on.
It's like saying David Schwimmer is one of the best actors of all time, that's simply not true even though he is a very good actor.
You kids really like to exaggerate everything, it's very strange.
Stick to reality, it will help you in the long run.
Yup, may they both find peace.
Cheese and chalk really but anyway.....
Sad that the funniest people can be the saddest and hardest to help😢😢
"can I have a napkin, can you please hand me a napkin - GIVE ME THE THING, ALRIGHT" 😂
That line just cracks me up XD
I know, I miss him so much, he was my favorite actor💔
I have read, that the entire dialog for the scene, between Robin Williams and Billy Crystal, was improvised.
Not only that, but they actually weren't hired to do this cameo at all. They happened to be in the building while they were taping for the show and decided to drop in unannounced. They just intruded on this scene and improv'd the whole thing in one take. You can tell the cast had no idea what was going on by their uncomfortable reactions and dead set attempt at going through with the scripted scene.
Neither Billy nor Robin thought the show's producers were actually going to air the scene, they figured there'd be another take and what would air would be what was planned and this bit would end up in the gag reel or something, but because they managed to improv it so well in one go and the cast didn't break character, the producers just used it.
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@@mallios13 Some of the things you've stated might be true, half-true or loosely based on true events. But I'll tell you one thing for sure - this was NOT taken in one shot. There are probably over 1,000 ways I can prove this to you, and that's without even mentioning the obvious cuts throughout the scene. But instead of trying to list all that proves that this was not done in one take - I'll provide only one, because there really is no need for more than that: Pause and take a look at 1:20 and then compare that frame to 1:35, notice how Ross's newspaper is suddenly unfolded and placed in a different spot? So yeah, this might have been half improvised or whatever - but it was certainly not done in one take.
@@lisashift7993 Damn, easy there, Lisa.
@@brandotheshark she's right though.
No planning, no script, no rehearsal, no retakes, no coaching or directing -- and these two guys still completely dominate the scene and still make the entire interaction absolutely hilarious.
These two will always be legends.
You say that but the continuity on where JA head is from shot to shot says differently, @ 1:02 she's looking away but at 1:03 she's looking down & in the next shot her hair is behind her ear
The genuine look of confusion on the faces of the cast....PRICELESS!! Those 2 were best friends for a very long time and were both masters of improv that could play off of each other like few others can.
How ANYONE kept a straight face during this scene is beyond me
This is so great! Robin Williams and Billy Crystal were comedy gold together!
When doing unscripted improv, sure. They used to kill doing Comic Relief. But this was a promo for Father's Day, which is the only movie they ever starred in together, and it was a huge flop.
@@JordanSugarman Really? I like Father's Day
Yes. They really were.
Funny enough. Robin and Billy just happened to be in the studio that day stumbling on the set by accident. So the writers asked them to film that quick cameo before the show started. It was just a funny coincidence that worked.
How do you know that?
Weren't they filming their own movie "Fathers day" in the same studio on a different set? They definitely wandered onto the Friends set and were asked if they wanted to do a cameo, but they weren't at the studio on accident
I love the glance back by Crystal at the end. He carried the character through the scene. He is awesome. There are genius comedians in this scene that we miss, but he is one we joyfully still have with us.
What makes it more funny is that the whole scene was improvised! RIP Robin Willaims and Matt Perry, you both always had a way of making us laugh...
It's definitely NOT.
@@gutgolf74 actually it is do your research
@@jamesjenkins400 LOL, thank you, I can read Wiki as good as you!
It probably WAS improvised the first time around - it is NOT in the final version.
"YOU ARE A BASTARD FOR DOING THIS" kills me every time
So you’re the gynaecologist?? 🤣 such a perfectly timed albeit improvised line 🤣
We miss you Robin.
I still mourn.
its oozing
a lot💔
Robin Williams & Billy Crystal appeared in an unscripted cameo at the beginning of an episode of "Friends". They just happened to be in the building where the show was shooting, and they improvised their entire scene. May 1997.
Such a treat for the live audience that were there that day. The extras were probably surprised and trying to keep there cool and not laughing to hard.
Lmao, only Joey would pipe up and ask if he was the gynecologist 😂
We lost two very great friends
RIP Matthew Perry and Robin Williams
Yes, we did 😢😢❤
Love how at the start with Robin pushing his way onto the couch, Jennifer is laughing.
She’s holding back laughter almost the entire time 😂
Billy and Robin just blended in and out so seamlessly.
We miss you Robin and Matthew
How they were able to keep a straight face I’ll never understand cause to be in the presence of two comedy gods I’d be on the floor
Well there were probably some bloopers
@@amnanezirovic5155 this was all taken in one take robin and billy came out of nowhere the cast had no idea and this was all improv
When you watch movies during comedy scenes I recommend you take a look and look at all of the people who are scratching their face. This is usually someone trying to hide a laugh you'll notice this happening quite a bit amongst the cast during this scene.
True. The scene that took 55 hours to film
This isn't funny at all.
Jennifer's face when Billy says "it's me i've been the one sleeping with your wife" 😂😂😂
Since this was filmed live, how the Friends cast kept a straight face, I don’t know! 😂😂😂😂😂
Shock
Some of them looked a little puzzled at first
@@timothycahalan1540the reason they looked puzzled is because it wasn't scripted..crystal and Williams were walking by the sound stage and decided to pop in as they were doing the scene,the director motioned to the cameraman to keep rolling.their scene was complete improv..notice LeBlanc reaction when he turned and saw them he looked towards where the director would be completely stunned as were the rest of the cast,they didn't know what 2 do..in fact they didn't even get a credits acknowledgement...
It was filmed with a studio audience, but not LIVE live. I’m sure they would have done more than one take, which would have been great since Robin would have done something different every time.
@@timothycahalan1540 When Robin grabbed the tissue box, Jennifer Aniston seemed surprised.
It's ooooozing!!! 😂😂😂😂😂 Lordy, I miss Robin. There's nobody like him. 😢😢😢
RIP to both Chandler and Robin Williams and Gunther
ummmmm... His name wasn't actually Chandler.
@@keithmorgan742 yes I know I’m not stupid
RIP Robin Williams and Matthew Perry two legendary and funniest actors will never be forgotten
RIP Matthew Perry and Robin Williams , thanks for the awesome memories you gave us all.
This was the most random cameos but so brilliantly executed by two of the most notorious comedians
Love that this was improvised, and was done in one take...and everyone stayed in character! Amazing.
It would be a true sit com joke if at the end, Billy gave all the girls his business card and said "Always accepting new patients."
LOL.... 🤣👋
Since the whole thing was improvised, Billy had no idea what Robin would say. They had such great chemistry, it just clicked
Sexual harassment haha funny plus he is not the doctor dumb ass
He is not the gynecologist
How could Billy be the gynecologist if Robin didn’t accuse him specifically lol
"That's the one!" 😂😂😂
you could make at least 20 toupees out of robin william's forearm hair
Rest in peace Robin Williams and Matthew Perry.
Well you know he's got access 😂
Not only did Robin and Billy improvise this scene, the main cast also had to improvise their reactions. Monica’s “I have no idea” was Courtney genuinely forgetting what she was supposed to say
Matthew’s first 2 lines! 😂
Rest in Peace, Matthew! 😢
And Robin Williams
Maybe now Chandler and Gunther can invite Thomas to coffee in the afterlife!😭❤️ RIP Matthew Perry, Robin Williams, and James Michael Tyler.💕
The moment when they storm out and the entire cast *does not* fall about laughing...
I can’t believe they just happen to be there when they were filming this episode and all of this was improvised by them. I love that! Thanks for uploading!
Still funny how they just happened to stumble on set and were asked to film 1 scene written on the spot.
The scene wasn't actually written. Billy and Robin improvised the whole thing. Even Joey's line was improvised. Kudos to Matt!
If anyone else did this they’d be chewed out. Billy and Robin, given the highest praise and the attention of everyone
did what?
I know you asked this a year ago but I'll answer now for ya.. they weren't supposed to be there at all, they were just in the building and decided to crash the set. This was all improv.
Robin Williams was an absolute genius and sadly missed ❤️
And Matthew Perry rest peace.
Robin Williams was and always be a comic genius to me. Rest In Peace Robin and Matthew. Robin, my favorite comedian and Matthew, my favorite friend. ❤️❤️
With 2 comical GODS in this episode, I wonder how many "takes" it took to shoot this clip??? I'll bet it was more than 100 at least ✋️😂🤚 The blooper reel with Billy & Robin alone would fill up HOURS of film 😂😂😂
they were not supposed to be there AT ALL ! It just some improvisation and it's one take xD
robin williams and billy crystal just went in the set, totally randomly, and infiltrate the scene xD in total improvisation !
Wasabi & Kimchi ..... That is why Robin & Billy were absolute MASTERS at improv & Billy was always at his hilarious best when he was playing the straight man to Robins' wild antics which was demonstrated impeccably in this video ✋️😆👍 What they pulled off (gags & all) was PURE GENIUS & you simply can't write it as well as they did it 👏👏👏👏
Wasabi & Kimchi ..... What would've turned this into an immaculate sketch of improv perfection would've been if Whoopi Goldberg suddenly came in playing the part of Robin's wife..... Billy, Whoopi & Robin together doing anything was COMEDY GOLD 😂😂😂👍👍👍👍
Charmingboy .... Billy & Robin were consummate professionals & most probably did nail it in one take but imagine trying to keep a straight face while working alongside them??? IMPOSSIBLE !!! 😂😂😂
Oh, I miss you very much, Mr. Robin William.
Best cameo ever 😂
I love Jennifer's face when robin grabs the suger
This episode of Friends (produced by Warner Bros.) aired the night of May 8, 1997. On May 9, 1997, the new movie Fathers' Day (produced by Warner Bros.), starring Robin Williams and Billy Crystal, opened in theaters from coast to coast. Corporate synergy at its finest!
Plus Fathers Day has a Mel Gibson cameo
Robin Williams and Billy Crystal NEVER just "cameo." LMAO
Pure brilliance!! Also the way that Ross is holding Monica at the end cracks me up . . . !
Robin had so kind heart. İ dont still believe he was no longer among us😢😢
I’m glad they kept this and let Robin run with it 😊
Robin and Billy: walk on to set
Gives comedy gold on first take
Storms out proudly
Doesn't elaborate further
100% improvised scene, amazing.
Liked how Matt LeBlanc tried to get into the Billy Crystal/Robin Williams conversation.....
Seeig this clip hits differently, I hope Robin and Matthew are paling around up there!
Really miss Robin Williams. LEGEND
I must say I am surprised that Robin kept it pretty clean!
Well, clean for HIM, that is...
Although OOZing bounces on the line..
And he did say Bastard lol
apparently there was more than one take cause look at the Rachel's hair! It is styled differently in different shots
The rest of the cast almost look like they’re thinking to themselves:“Please don’t laugh. Please don’t laugh. Please don’t laugh.”
😂😂Joey get scolded for interrupt the private conversation 😂😂😂😂
RIP Robin Williams (July 21, 1951 - August 11, 2014), aged 63
RIP James Michael Tyler (May 28, 1962 - October 24, 2021), aged 59
RIP Matthew Perry (August 19, 1969 - October 28, 2023), aged 54
You will be remembered as legends.
lol! Seeing as this was 100% improv, joeys improv insert was fantastic!
Rest in peace Matthew Perry. 😭 Robin Williams and Matthew Perry both gone, both incredible actors 🧡🙌🏻🙌🏻🕊️🕊️
I like this episode. 2 comedian legends together in Friends.
Rachel trying to act like she wasn't listening is hilarious. LOL.
Chandler's joke gets unnoticed, unfortunately!!!
"You're in sample"
I can watch this scene non stop
oh i do miss him. He so truly made my laugh
"... And you're no longer my friend!... WE ARE FINISH!... ¡NADA!... NO MORE!..."
I love how he mix that spanish "¡NADA!" Between all. Robin Is one of the best in history. ❤
I wonder how hard it was for them to get through that without cracking up.
😂😂😂😂😂 one of my favorite part of Friends! RIP Robin Williams 🥺💔
I have all 10 seasons on DVD and have watched them and on TV numerous times and for the life of me can't remember seeing this scene!
This was also a promotion for an upcoming fim they starred in together, Father's Day. They might have even been shooting the film that day, that's why they were in the same place at the same time.
Promotion, yes. Shooting the film, no. That movie premiered the day after this episode first aired.
This was ad-libbed! Amazing!!!
The best scene in all 10 seasons
Witch season and episode is it?
Season Three, “The One With the Ultimate Fighting Champion”
I actually watched this on DVD earlier on this evening. I was surprised that he, Robin Williams wasn't mentioned in the ending credits.
it was uncredited for whatever reason
The way Robin Williams says “Oh, there it is!” always floors me!
RIP Robin & Matthew
Seeing relatively young Billy Crystal made me realize just how old this show is.
One of the best unscripted moments on friends lol.
"How do you know?"
"Hes got access."
Unreal funny
Imagine the if your the director and when Billy and Robin show up unannounced and did this scene? You would say cut and print!
That was wonderful. I miss Robin
This is most (and only time ever) that I’ve ever watched this show
I will rewatching this at least 1000 times
Never seen this clip, that was great. Gotta catch that episode
Props to the camera crew as well…
Such great improvisation
1 of my favorite cameo scenes
Robin Williams was just brilliant! Always knew how to make others laugh!
🥳🥳🥳 They must of loved every single second of this, Being in this room with this genius 🥳🥳🥳
Friends is the only show I can think of that gets upstaged by the guests EVERY TIME
It's oooozingggg😂
Apparently the scene, when it was recorded, is longer, and then they edited it for episode length purposes. If you look, there are many editing cuts. If that's what they showed us, I imagine the original recording was 20 times funnier even. 2 of the great legends of improsation. R.I.P. Robin.
I gotta hand it to the cast and everybody in the cafe keeping a straight face during that scene. I would be on the floor laughing like i was when i saw it on TV