. >> conan o'brien paying touching tribute to award winning actor robin williams.hat makes it more incredible, he made it immediately finding out about the actor's tragic death, it happened while he was taping it his show. >> good day, august 13th, 2014. what are you getting ready for the kids going back to school? >> nothing, nothing yet. >> keep my kids from killing each other at this point for another few weeks. tweet us using hashtag fox 29bts back to school. >> kind of soggy start to our hump day, sue? >> a lot of rain yesterday. >> and lightning this morning. >> and lightning this morning, left over showers are around, left over clouds are around, as well. so, we have a coastal flood advisory in effect until 5:00 a.m. for the counties you see highlighted this in green. now, that's only a half hour from now. but things will be improving, as far as our weather is concerned. so, again, that coastal flood advisory in effect until 5:00 o'clock. for philadelphia, and most areas south of us, that's where we've been seeing some tidal flooding this morning, not finish

. >> a distraught conan o'brien broke the news to the audience at the end of his show monday. comic actor will arnett shared his memories of robin williams. >> as funny as he was, he's truly one of the all-time greats. he was even better as a person. >> there was an outpouring of emotion from people that never even met the screen icons. fans placed flowers and notes on williams' star on the hollywood walk of fame. >> when i was 12 years old i saw "drs. doubtfire." for the first time. that range and energy was electric. i said this is what i have to do for a living. >> reporter: at the bay area restaurant where the famous scene where "drs. doubtfire" was filmed fans totallied the actor. >> the doctors could see in their eyes that the terms visiting hours don't apply to you. >> reporter: and the boston bench where williams filmed this scene for his oscar-winning performance in "goodwill hunting" transformed into a memorial. characters line of dialogue, your move chief in the pavement. williams will continue to be seen at least six films he has appeared have yet to be released in

late night host conan o'brien broke the death to his studio audience at the end of the taping. he and two guests shared their memories. >> absolutely shocking and -- and horrifying and so upsetting on every level. >> he was an amazingly kind and generous person and -- and -- it's got to be a terrible time for his family and our -- our thoughts go out to them. >> he was even better as a person. he was even more fantastic as -- just the loveliest sweetest one of the kindest guys. >> "people" magazine is honoring williams with a spokesmen memorial cover on newsstands friday. the life and death of a comic genius. >>> hundreds are talking about the death of robin williams on our kpix 5 facebook page. you, too can join in on the conversation. we have also posted photo galleries interviews with williams' friends and information on how to help someone dealing with depression. it is all online at kpix.com under top stories. >>> well, there is other news to talk about today. a rough morning for commuters on the san mateo bridge. westbound traffic backed up across that span after a crash

. >> i like the story that conan o'brien told.hat one story about a random act of kindness when somebody is down like to do something really nice for them. that's something we should keep in mind once in a while. >> he was wildly creative. all right. ahead dr. ben carson warns looters in missouri from jumping to conclusions before they know ♪ >>> another night of unrest in ferguson, missouri after a black team was shot and killed after a confrontation with police on saturday. the identity of the officer who shot 18-year-old michael brown is still not being released and ben carson is cautioning rioters not to rush to judgment before all the facts are out. >> how can you possibly even understand how these parents feel. but at the same time, we also need to recognize that police are individuals too. they have feelings also. and we need to hear from this police officer. we need to understand why did he decide to shoot to kill instead of shoot to stop. >> that's what an investigation is for. they do a shooting investigation. they will

conan o'brien informed his audience at the time and here's the reaction to this. >> this is unusual and upsetting, but we got some news during the show that robin williams has passed away. it's absolutely shocking and horrifying and so upsetting on every level. >> so usually when something like this happens shs you immediately think it's a hoax. it always shows up somewhere on twitter. >> we have to double check to make sure, but that's terrible news to hear any way. i'm sure they knew each other and were good friends. it's very difficult news to deliver to the audience. what's interesting is what you saw in the media outpouring whether social media or on television like now, we value people who can make us laugh. and we mourn them because we think, now we're going to miss them so much because of all they did for us. it's interesting in hollywood how many people just this year when we talked about philip seymour hoffman, whether it's the drugs or the depression that drives one another, seemingly outside of hollywood, you think, gosh, these people have everything they could ever want in

. >> reporter: conan o'brien visibly emotional when he broke the news to his audience. >> we're so very sorry to have to report this to anybody who's hearing it for the first time. and we're going to end our show now and thank all my guests and good night and god bless robin williams. >> reporter: williams' last instagram post was two weeks ago. up loading a photo of his daughter as a child. monday night, she posted a quote writing, i love you, i'll miss you. >> very sad. mourning the loss of such a great man. he was also a friend and i admired him. he's a legend. >> reporter: thousands of fans and celebrities also taking to social media to express their sorrow. from president obama tweeting, he was one of a kind. several films featuring the late star are slated to release in the coming month, including "night at the museum 3." he leaves behind a wife and three children. williams was said to be a common presence thought the neighborhood. he was often seen riding his bike, talking to the children in the area. i can tell you that a forensic examination is scheduled for some time today. th

. >> reporter: jimmy fallon and conan o'brien visibly upset as they paid tribute. >> robin, thank you for so many funny moments and so much happiness. >> reporter: tributes extending across the country from fans grateful for all the laughter he brought. >> there was a time when i found myself funny. >> reporter: the san francisco giants holding a moment of silence at last night's game who they called one of their most loyal fan. all three of the comedian's children released statements. one of the sons describing his father as gentle. the actor's only daughter wrote, there's my none comfort in knowing our grief and loss -- toxicology results could take up to six weeks and they decline to say whether or not williams left a note. >> sweet words and tributes coming from his kids. that's what everyone should remember. dan, thanks very much. >>> out of iraq, elm battled prime minister maliki giving an address about the political moves against him. more troops, about 130 u.s. marines and special operations forces now on the ground in what the pentagon is calling advisory roles to help rescue

. >>> i think moynihan should be played in the movie by conan o'brien, he looks a little like him? thank you. >>> sue, down to you. just minutes ago, we got a report of an earthquake in hawaii, it measured just above a 4, so far, no reports of damage, this comes as a hurricane and as another major storm is now zeroing in on the islands. jim cantore is on the big island. >> good morning from downtown hilo the middle of the night here, we have a six-hour lag from the east coast to the united states. we already had some rain, the outer bands and the outer fringes affect the big island here. the radar shows rain throughout the entire island chain. we have hurricane warnings here. the first time since 1993 we have had hurricane warnings for the big island. if we get a landfalling hurricane here, it will be the first one on record. areas in the higher elevations could see winds over 100 miles per hour, they could power for days. that's what officials are telling everybody and what to expect, because we could have those stronger winds and the surf is going to be incredible. 25-foot waves,

. >> i like the story that conan o'brien told.t one story about a random act of kindness when somebody is down like to do something really nice for them. that's something we should keep in mind once in a while. >> he was wildly creative. all right. ahead dr. ben carson warns looters in missouri from jumping to conclusions before they know all the facts. you'll hear from the doctor next. captain obvious: i probably wouldn't stay here tonight. man: thanks, captain obvious. captain obvious: i'd get a deal for tonight with deals for tonight from hotels.com. and you might want to get that pipe fixed. [ male announcer ] when you see everyone in america almost every day, you notice a few things. like the fact that you're pretty attached to these. ok, really attached. and that's alright. because we'll text you when your package is on the way. we're even expanding sunday package delivery. yes, sunday. at the u.s. postal service, our priority is...was... and always will be...you. ♪ >>> another night of unrest in ferguson, missouri after a b

colleague billy crystal wrote simply: "no words" and president obama released late night host conan o'brien appeared shaken as he announced the news during his show. >> sorry to anyone in our studio audience that i'm breaking this news. this is absolutely shocking and horrifying and so upsetting on every level. and president obama released this statement, saying williams: "made us laugh. he made us cry. he gave his immeasurable talent freely and generously to those who needed it most." robin williams began his career in standup comedy and was known from the beginning for his almost out-of-this-world improvisational wit, speed, and energy. >> i'm melting, i'm melting. help me! you're not going to help me are you? >> nanoo, nanoo! >> brown: his big break, in fact, came in the late 70's, playing an alien on the television show, "mork and mindy," where his character would often check in with his outer space superior. >> a spaceship from the planet necloton landed on earth. oh no, not the necrotons. our arch enemies? >> no, they're a hockey team. of course they're our arch enemies! >> good retor

. >> oh. [ laughter and applause ] >> jimmy: i look like a weird conan o'brien, don't i? ny way you can -- >> okay, that's squeeze? >> jimmy: yeah. [ light laughter ] wait, let me see it. >> it's so weird. it's so weird. >> jimmy: it's very weird. [ laughter ] hello! [ laughter ] hey! >> oh, my gosh. >> jimmy: all right. now this next one, let's just do the effect, then we'll just -- i won't look at you. you won't like at mine. >> okay, which one are we doing? >> jimmy: okay, we are going to do -- >> twirl? >> jimmy: yes. let's do twirl. >> oh wow, yeah. >> jimmy: twirl and then -- don't look, and then we'll see if our faces look like we're matching. [ laughter ] okay, i got mine. >> i got two. >> jimmy: you only have two? [ laughter ] all right, here's mine. >> oh, this is it. okay. [ laughter ] that's mine. [ laughter ] >> jimmy: i love that one. they're funny. they're funny as well. you are the coolest and most fun. katie holmes, everybody! [ cheers and applause ] you've got to delete those. yeah. >> yeah. >> jimmy: the "giver" is in theaters this friday. chris hardwick

. >>> as the news spread last night of robin williams' death, conan o'brien was wrapping up the tapingow which would air a few hours later. it took a few moments for he and his guests to break the news to his audience. >> all right, this is unusual and upsetting but we got some news, we got some news during the show that robin williams has passed away, and by the time we air, we tape these shows a few hours early and by the time you see this now on tv i'm sure that you'll know. i'm sorry to anyone in our studio audience that i'm breaking this news. this is absolutely shocking and horrifying. and so upsetting on every level. we're at the end of the show and felt we needed to just acknowledge, obviously we don't know much yet. we know that this has happened and we're absolutely stunned to get this news. >> yes. >> i no that he everybody here, we've all worked with robin over the years. >> yes. >> yes. he was an amazingly kind and generous person and it's got to be a terrible time for his family and our thoughts go out to them. >> as funny as he was, he's truly one of the all-time greats,

jon stewart, conan o'brien, jimmy fallon.onder how much of those -- how much of their talent is derived from him. he just -- he was so pervasive in all our lives, how could they not somehow have fomented what they were? >> he influenced everybody who cape after him. and he himself was greatly influenced by jonathan winters. who was someone who is largely forgotten today by young people, but winters was the same kind of improvisational genius. his life was an improvisation. i worked with johnny many times on "the bob hope show" and he could do that too. both he and robin were able to take anything, any moment, any word that you said, and turn it into the most hilarious comedy. that is a great, great gift. he inherited that from jonathan winters. and he passed it on to others. the improvisational skill is probably inborn. i don't think -- it can be honed but it can't be -- it can be taught only to a certain extent, then genius takes over. in robin's case, there was always, always that genius. and always, now we know, always tha

conan o'brien had this to say after just finding out that williams had died. >> we got some news duringhe show that robin williams has passed away, and by the time we aired -- we taped the shows a few hours early and by the time you see this now on tv, i'm sure that you'll know. i am sorry to anyone in our studio audience that i'm breaking this news. this is absolutely shocking and horrifying. >> you're going to hear the audience gasping when they heard the news. such a shock. robin williams was such a fixture. he had so many memorable appearances throughout his career and the iconic host of late-night television among his fans. >> you know, in this business there are comedians, comics and once in a while, rarely somebody rises above and supersedes that and becomes a comic persona. i never am amazed at the verse silty and wonderful work robin williams does. >> here is robin williams. ♪ ♪ [ cheers ] ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ >> they play uaustraliaen rules football which is like football in a thong. you bury your head in another man's butt saying where is the ball? >> that's what they told you? >> yeah. t

." >> yes, we were here with david letterman, conan o'brien, jimmy fallon and now you.een building up to this. >> seth: thank you. thank you very much. [ cheers and applause ] >> and you can bet your ass we'll be here after you, too. >> seth: yeah, that's true. that's true. i'll be calling you to ask how is it over there? >> it's nice. they've done some nice things, different colors. lll >> seth: i remember a very iconic trick you did at david letterman. you had roaches just show up on a desk. hundreds of roaches. >> well, actually thousands. >> seth: thousands of roaches. >> we dumped cockroaches all over him. and he was very happy with the way it looked on camera. during commercial he was less than perfectly thrilled with us. lll he came over -- i went over to shake his hand and the roaches were hidden on our bodies. so we had roaches all over us. so going over, you're like -- when we started the commercial, you'll stand up and shake our hand. david didn't. lll >> seth: now, you're not doing a roach trick, but you are going to do something for us. >> we are going to d

and the >> mark:, and o'brien talked about late night talk show host conan o'brien talked about robint night. he found out about the death he was joined by actor will arnett and sidekick andy ritcher. who have all worked with williams. and with the news of william's death celebrities from all across hollywood came out to shre their feelings and express their gratitude towards williams. this is what they had to say. >>: that one of the kind this guys that i've ever worked with their soft and warm and it's a major major loss for everybody. >>: we are just processing this affirmation right at this moment. and were thinking of this family and everyone that he touched. with his life. >> mark: and will continue our coverage here on the crown at 4. the wait is over for even faster internet. xfinity is now doubling the internet speed... ...on two of our most popular plans. xfinity continues to innovate, bringing you the fastest, most reliable internet...period. xfinity internet from comcast, now double the speed. >> mark: will be a live press conference and one hour on the death of a run and

. >> reporter: conan o'brien got word of williams passing as his show was almost done taping and camek on set with guest will arnett to share the news with the audience. >> as funny as he was he's truly one of the all-time greats, he was even better as a person. he was even more fantastic as -- he was just the loveliest sweetest one of the kindest guys. >> reporter: his legends of celebrity friends paying their respects. "mork & mindy" co-star pam dawber released a statement saying "i am completely and totally devastated. what more can be said." ben stiller tweeted "a tweet cannot begin to describe the hugeness of robin williams heart and sale and talent" and billy crystal tweeted simply "no words." and robin williams was a great friend and legacy here at disney. our chairman and ceo bob iger saying overnight we're deeply saddened by the loss of robin williams. a wonderfully gifted man who touched our hearts and never failed to make us laugh. an incredible actor and a comedic genius. robin will always be remembered for bringing some of the world's favorite characters to life. indeed h

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comedian conan o'brien broke the news to his audience while taping his show monday. >> i am sorry to anyone in our studio audience that i am breaking this news -- this is absolutely shocking and horrifying, and so upsetting on every level. we are at the end of the show, and it just felt like we needed --acknowledge ♪ >> first. bloomberg. >> chicago-based northern trust is where some of the world's wealthiest individuals, families, foundations, turn to to manage money, but what do the lead investors think of this environment with alternative investments like hedge funds disappointing and the economy still struggling with unemployment at over 6% question mark with me this morning, -- 6%? rickme is the chairman, wide-out -- rick wide-out. it is certainly not an easy environment these days. you mentioned before that alternative investments have taken a bigger pie for elite investors, but they have not generated the kind of returns that you might expect. >> well, our view on alternatives is for the right clients, given their risk appetite, liquidity needs and return preferences, there is

back into the "today" show vault, matt lauer had his own experience with naked tv courtesy of conan o'briensh spa. isn't that great? >> give me the robe. get in there. [ cheers and applause ] >> i've been the victim of a little trick. >> matt, thoughts on naked tv. >> let me tell you, that was a life changing moment for me. >> pretty cold in the studio. >> very cold, yes. thank god for those little pixelation things. >> putting paper down so he wouldn't sit on our leather chairs. >> this seven years before naked tv became a trend. do you love it, guilty pleasure or inappropriate? we have more coming up in the next half hour on this popular topic. >> nobody wants to see that. >> dylan, thank you. coming up, a hi. we need this to tow my science project. ah, a do it all tundra, good timing. our annual clearance event only happens once a year. we built a shuttle. a shuttle? yeah, carbon fiber wings, it works. better get an a. you mean, he better get an a. that's what i said. agree to disagree. no during toyota's anual clearance event, get 0% apr financing on a 2014 tundra. offer ends september