Williams became a comedian because of Robin Williams . As a boy , Robin Williams saw how his stern father laughed at late 50s on television . Williams called Winters his the Pioneer Award `` Jonathan Winters is my idol , and he is a true pioneer , '' Williams added in a rare moment of seriousness . Both comics enjoyed great careers -- and dark moments in their personal lives .
Williams became a comedian because of Robin Williams . As a boy , Robin Williams saw how his stern father laughed at late 50s on television . Williams called Winters his the Pioneer Award Both comics enjoyed great careers -- and dark moments in their personal lives .