THE WACKY WORLD OF JONATHON WINTERS

Discuss all Welles-related TV appearances from the 1970s & 1980s.
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Le Chiffre
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THE WACKY WORLD OF JONATHON WINTERS

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Orson Welles hosted this 1972 series, which starred Jonathon Winters, who passed away today, doing his trademark improvs. Thanks to Eve for sending me a few of these episodes, and they're amusing in spots, although Winters' comedic style is not to everyone's taste. Unfortunately, Welles' role as host added little to the show.
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Wellesnet wrote:Excerpt from one of the shows:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1AkpOE0L7o&t=8s
I'm pretty certain this collection of clips did not originate between 1972 - 1974 when the show was produced. The clips themselves appear to be from that vintage judging from Winters' appearance, but I suspect Welles' introductions were taped close to ten years later judging from his appearance.
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Complete episode from 1973, starring Burt Reynolds, and introduced by Welles:
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