How this performance , Live at the Met
The special is famous for its "whirling-dervish" pace, where Williams often abandoned his prepared material for high-speed improvisation.
The show famously included a rare, touching moment where he discussed his impending fatherhood, a glimpse of the emotional depth that would later define his Oscar-winning dramatic roles.
Highlights include his "John Davidson sings Devo" bit and a "killer" Elmer Fudd performing Bruce Springsteen hits.