Collection: The New Laugh-In

Years after the popular sketch comedy show ROWAN AND MARTIN'S LAUGH-IN ended in 1973, producer George Schlatter decided it was time for a comeback. He created THE NEW LAUGH-IN in 1977 and introduced a brand new cast of comedians, the most notable being Robin Williams just one year before his big break on the ABC sitcom MORK AND MINDY. "Robin Williams was not just a comedian. He was not just a performer, intellectual or a philosopher. He was an event. Totally and completely unique. There’s never been anyone like him nor will there ever be," said Schlatter. Other regular cast members include Ben Powers, Ed Bluestone, Lenny Schultz, Bill Rafferty, Wayland Flowers and his puppet, Madame, and June Gable. The show had the same fast-paced zingers as the original, along with classic bits such as "Sock It To Me" and "Laugh-In Looks At The News." The show only ran 6 episodes, but NBC reran the series in 1979 after Williams's rise in popularity. Special guest stars include Frank Sinatra, Bette Davis, Cindy Williams, Bea Arthur, Tina Turner and Martin Mull.