Comedic giant Jonathan Winters was known for the many characters he portrayed during his performances. There was no script, no director, just a few props and Winters would take it from there.
In this segment of the lighter side of life, Winters wings it during an appearance on “The Tonight Show With Johnny Carson,” much to the delight of the audience.
Comedians Jonathan Winters and Don Rickles were the only two performers who were never written for. Producers simply set them loose on a stage or set to work their magic. In this popular airplane skit, entertainment legend Dean Martin has a difficult time keeping a straight face as Winters ad-libs his way through nearly 10 minutes of pure genius.
Comical icon Jonathan Winters engages superstar Dean Martin in this skit on the Dean Martin Variety Show. To set the stage, Martin was given questions to ask Winters, which he read off a cue card. No one has any idea what Winters is going to say in this totally improvised performance.
