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Robin Williams

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Episodes mentioning them11
Total transcript notes11
Positive notes7
Mixed or critical1

HOW THE DISCUSSION LEANS

64% of the captured notes are positive.

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Positive 7Mixed 1Critical 0Neutral 3

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WHAT WAS SAID

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favorableSean Fennessey

Batman (1989)

Discussed as the alternate Joker and a key sliding-doors possibility; the hosts think the resulting Batman and Dead Poets Society swap would be strange.

About 64 min
very favorableBill Simmons

Dead Poets Society (1989)

Praised as at his best here; the hosts admire his comic energy, restraint, and emotional impact.

About 8 min
very favorableSean Fennessey

Good Will Hunting (1997)

Lauded as the movie's emotional center and a likely Oscar winner whose performance is hard to replace.

About 24 min
very favorableSpeaker not identified

Good Will Hunting (1997)

Widely praised for a career-defining dramatic performance that won the group over and deserved the Oscar.

About 16 min
very favorableBill Simmons

Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)

Praised as a singular comedic and emotional talent, likely the definitive Robin Williams performance and a major 90s movie star.

About 0 min
favorableGlen Powell

The Truman Show (1998)

Cited as another actor who could have fit the role history and as a parallel for dramatic turns.

About 16 min
very favorableSean Fennessey

Toy Story (1995)

Mentioned as a favorite alternative for a toy role and later invoked as the Apex Mountain for toys via Toys.

About 64 min
mixedBill Simmons

Midnight Run (1988)

Considered a plausible but risky Duke who might have made the film more frenetic.

About 40 min
neutralBill Simmons

Another 48 Hrs. (1990)

Used as a comparison for a comic star who moved into more serious work.

About 24 min
neutralBill Simmons

Misery (1990)

Raised as a possible Paul Sheldon, with Bill arguing he would have brought both reading credibility and manic energy.

About 0 min
neutralSean Fennessey

What About Bob? (1991)

Cited as a rival star who could have played Bob during the same era.

About 24 min

EVERY MATCH

Episodes that mention Robin Williams

Another 48 Hrs.1990 · mixedThe Truman Show1998 · very favorableGood Will Hunting1997 · very favorableMisery1990 · very favorableBatman1989 · favorableWhat About Bob?1991 · very favorableMrs. Doubtfire1993 · favorableToy Story1995 · very favorableDead Poets Society1989 · very favorableMidnight Run1988 · very favorableGood Will Hunting1997 · favorable
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