Jonathan Winters: Remembering a comedic great

Comedian Jonathan Winters died at 87 on April 12, 2013. (May 6, 1997) Credit: AP
Jonathan Winters, one of the comedy greats, has died at 87. He inspired many -- Robin Williams in particular comes to mind and Johnny Carson as well -- and graced a few dozen shows, notably “Tonight” and “Mork & Mindy.“ He was a brilliant, effortless comic and a masterful improv artist. Truly one of the greats. Here's a video gallery.
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