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01Jonathan Winters20070621

Great American stand-up comics talk about their life and work.

1/3. Jonathan Winters, pioneer of improvisational comedy, discusses his philosophy as he approaches his 82nd birthday. Widely regarded as years ahead of his time, his high-energy performances inspired a generation of younger performers, most notably Robin Williams. In his breathtaking comic world, real life and fantasy were inextricably intertwined.

Improvisational comedy pioneer Jonathan Winters discusses his philosophy.

Great American stand-up comedians talk about their life and work

01Jonathan Winters20070907

Great American stand-up comics talk about their life and work.

1/3. Jonathan Winters, pioneer of improvisational comedy, discusses his philosophy as he approaches his 82nd birthday. Widely regarded as years ahead of his time, his high-energy performances inspired a generation of younger performers, most notably Robin Williams. In his breathtaking comic world, real life and fantasy were inextricably intertwined.

Improvisational comedy pioneer Jonathan Winters discusses his philosophy.

Great American stand-up comedians talk about their life and work

02Phyllis Diller20070628Comedian Phyllis Diller grants a rare interview.

Great American stand-up comedians talk about their life and work

02Phyllis Diller20070914Comedian Phyllis Diller grants a rare interview.

Great American stand-up comedians talk about their life and work

03Robert Klein20070705Robert Klein, Bronx-born prophet of the baby-boomer generation, is interviewed.

Great American stand-up comedians talk about their life and work

03Robert Klein20070921Robert Klein, Bronx-born prophet of the baby-boomer generation, is interviewed.

Great American stand-up comedians talk about their life and work