You may remember HBO’s Comic Relief as that charity show from the ’80’s with Billy Crystal, Whoopi Goldberg and Robin Williams. Or you may remember the version revived in the wake of Hurricane Katrina in 2006. Or, if you’re British, it’s that thing Americans stole from you. Either way, the show has always had the greatest comedians perform for great causes, and here are the 13 Best Performances From HBO’s Comic Relief.
And if you’re curious about what a lot of comedians looked like in high school and college, don’t miss these amazing pictures.
13. GARRY SHANDLING
Garry Shandling regales the audience with a great story about visiting his family in Arizona.
12. RICHARD LEWIS
Richard Lewis will have you know that he’s neurotic and has relationship problems.
11. ELAYNE BOOSLERR
Elayne Boosler discusses crime in New York City.
10. DENNIS MILLER
A very young looking Dennis Miller discusses IHOP and travel.
9. BOBCAT GOLTHWAIT
Back when Bobcat still sounded crazy, he discusses having his first child.
8. HOWIE MANDEL
We’d forgotten how wacky Howie Mandel used to be. Before he was a game show host, he was this wacky character.
7. ROBIN WILLIAMS
This is Robin Williams at his best, discussing stealth bombers and The Last Temptation of Christ, all while going 100 miles per hour.
6. JON LOVITZ
Lovitz’ great Pathological Liar character speaks to Mary Gross’s Dr. Ruth about his love life.
5. SARAH SILVERMAN
Sarah Silverman discusses everything from charity to the smellyness of Mexicans. But she maintains adorability.
4. LOUIS CK
Louis CK was told to suck a bag of dicks after cutting a guy off in traffic. Here’s the story.
3. STEVEN WRIGHT
How does someone explain what Steven Wright does? Just watch.
2. DON RICKLES
This is classic Rickles. He insults the audience, and the show’s hosts. Watch for his reaction to Robin Williams’ comeback.
1. GEORGE CARLIN
This is one of George Carlin’s most famous bits about needing more room for your stuff.
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