. >> and you learn what from steve carell?ice, i was number 14 on the call sheet, which means there were 13 actors that are seated me in a importance. they were nice because they do not overtly say things like that, but that is very low on the totem pole, and steve, of course, is number one, and what is nice when you're number four team and on a show for nine years, you don't have that many lines, but you listen, and there were these lines that steve made so famous, and in the conference room, and some of the lines i wrote, i wrote 25 episodes of the office, and i watched him, and it was like going to graduate school, and i don't care if you are the least funny person in the world. if you spend eight years with steve carell and watch them over, you become funny. i think that you pick up comedy cadences. went into the show, i think i was a funny person -- one >> at age 24. >> you are just like, how can you not be funny when steve carell is doing that for so long? i was very lucky that way. >> in must have been funny because the

if you spend eight years with steve carell and watch, you become funny.that you pick up comedy cadences. i went into the show, i think i was a funny person -- >> at age 24. >> you are just like, how can you not be funny when steve carell is doing that for so long? i was very lucky that way. >> in must have been funny because they hired you to come here. >> no one told me that i was not confident. i do not suffer from a lack of confidence, but one of the things that that was so great and being an indian woman on the show is that there are things that steve did that i believe i am straight up copying moves that he did, but you would not suspect it in me because i am a woman, and it does not translate as copying, and that is one of the great benefit. >> is that part of what you think the character is in the minty project, that it is this confidence? at the same time, you're looking for a relationship, and you're looking for love, and all of those things, but there is a confidence about minty, and that is what young women identify with. they can almost projec

on twitter, steve carell said "robin williams made the world a little bit better." i have to say the world is a lot sadder without him. >> that picture of aladdin's lamp there, the genie is now free. if you're just joining us unconstitutional -- nouri al-maliki reacts to the nomination of a new prime minister. the u.s. welcomes the change. comparing it to the chin them in massacre, the human rights watch publishes a report about egypt killing protesters in last year's demonstration. and tributes pour in for robin williams, costars remembering him as funny and with a generous heart. an apparent suicide. it is time to look at what is grabbing headlines around the world now, and to do that -- i imagine one of the topics getting a lot of front-page coverage is the situation in iraq. >> absolutely, the leading story in a lot of papers. i pulled out of couple of articles. the front page of "the wall street journal" talks about political leaders clashing in iraq. the crisis is deepening over the choice of the next prime minister according to "the wall street journal." the

>> osmosis, how can you not be funny when steve carell is doing that for so long?as very lucky that wit way. >> rose: i must be funny because they hired me to come here? >> no one ever told me i wasn't confident, i haven't suffered from lack of confidence but what i thought was so great, one thing great about indian womaned being on the show there are things that steve did that i believe i am straight up copying, moves he did, comedy moves but you would never suspect it on me because i am an indian womaned it doesn't translate as copying and that's one of the great benefits of kind of looking the way i do. >> rose: is that part of what you think the characters in the project that they, mindy project see, it is confidence and at the say same time you are looking for relationship and looking for love and all the things but there is a confidence about mindy? >> >> and that's what young women identify with? >> >> they can almost project? >> i think they really like that -- >> rose: that i would like to be that, they say to themselves? >> i think so. >> rose: that's the

. >> stephen: i shared an office with steve carell. ( laughter ). >> i held high-level talks with chinese state counselor "dye bing gwo." >> stephen: well, now you're just making words up. i will have you know, madam, i once did an entire show with president bill clinton. >> oh! ( applause ) i hate to break this to you, stephen, but i've met him, too. >> stephen: gosh, you know everyone! what kind of loser do you have to be to not be included in your book? >> well, you're not in it, stephen? >> stephen: oh, aren't i? you ever notice how president of turkmenistan gurbanguly berd-muha-meadow are never in the same room at the same time. >> no! >> stephen: oh, yes. >> stephen: and, madam, it is not just your name dropping i call into question. i question cur title. it's called "hard choices." but there aren't any real hard choices in here. >> what about negotiating fragile alliances and treaty. >> stephen: oh, i'm talking about real hard choices-- eternal questions like which would you rather fight one horse-sized duck or 100 duck-sized horses? ( cheers and applause ). >> well -- >> stephen:

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so many coming in from steve carell, mia farrow, mel brooks, all of them heartbroken. it's true of those who knew him and those of us who were just fans who were moved and entertained by his work. david, i remember being a 7-year-old boy in front of the tv watching mork and mindy. >> we grew up in the same era. i remember the outfits. the cover of time magazine being shared on twitter when mork and mindy and happy days were huge hits for abc right here on the network. in fact, there's a statement coming in from pam dauber's publicist who played mindy saying she can't speak right now but she offers a statement saying i'm completely and totally devastated. what more can you be said. robin williams was truthful through the years about the struggles he had with addiction, often using humor to get through it all. he sat down for one of those interviews with our own diane sawyer in 2006 to talk about his battle with addiction. take a look. >> was there one moment that you fell into it again? was it one day? >> it's usually gradual. you're standing at a press sis and you look

. >> from steve carell, robin williams made the world a little better. rip., judd apatow, when i was 18 i got a job as an intern at comic relief. >> from the set, of tv's girls, lena dunham, just shared a moment of silence on the set for robin williams, a man who brought so much laughter, joy and healing for so many. >> ruth buzzi performed with him on "laugh-in" she wrote, sometimes it's too easy to miss the tears on a clown. rest in peace, robin. >> jimmy kimmel, added, robin was as sweet a man as he was funny. if you are sad, please tell someone. >> and jared leto, not a comedian, who won an oscar for best supporting actor, just as williams did, thank you to the beautifully original and brave artist that is robin williams. you taught us how to stand on the edge, fearless, and shine. >> hmm, so many good memories there. we'll continue to follow them and share them throughout the day. >> that's exactly right. although a sad day for so many of us, we do have some happy news from the entertainment world. starting with the announcement, that susan sarandon is n

steve carell sent out, robin williams made the world a little bit better. rest in peace, and mindy kaleb. she says i'm named after a character from a robin williams tv show, that was mindy. when my parents still lived in africa. he meant so much to so many so far away. another one here from steve martin. i could not be more stunned by the loss of robin williams. great talent, acting partner, genuine soul, and we end with this one from the academy of motion pictures. it says simply, genie, you're free. for those who don't know, robin williams was the voice of the genie in "aladdin." we'll bring you any new information or tributes as they become available. you will also find a photo gallery, and special coverage on our website, ktvu.com. ♪ [ music ] >>> new at 10:00, blinded by the lights. one city's every to go green with new energy efficient streetlights isn't going over so well with some of its residents. >> reporter: let me show you the incidence. we're on martin luther king jr. way in berkely. the old one is a lot closer to the camera than the new one, b

. >> i shared an office with steve carell.laughing] >> i held high level talks with chinese state counselor. >> well, now you're just making words up. [laughter] >> i will have you know, madam, i once did a entire show with president bill clinton. melissa: how many times you think they rehearsed that? >> disgusting campaign commercial, isn't it? melissa: you know they rehearsed bits to go on comedy shows is how politicians get rolling these days. >> look like a campaign commercial. >> of course it is. >> anytime anybody is on that show it is campaign commercial. >> don't have conservatives on the show? >> will people vote on basis how she does on basis of how she does on coal behavior, secretary of state, russia, benghazi? melissa: she has a likability problem. she is not likeable. she has never been likeable. this has always been her challenge. you may think he is smart. you may think she is experienced. that she is capable. that shoe woe make a great president but always falls short when it comes to be relatable and likeable

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steve carell "so heartbreaking to hear the terribly sad news about the amazing robin williams, thankfor bringing so much laughter and joy to us all. " lea michele "robin williams. a devastating loss. not only one of the brightest talents of our generation, but a wonderful guy as well. " huey lewis sorry to learn of the tragic death of robin williams. spent a lot of time with him. even performed with him in san francisco. so sad. larry king >> james:we want to encourage you to share your feelings about the and >> james:robin williams had several projects in the works. he posted this trailer for "night at the museum 3: secret of the tomb". to "robin williams dot com". just a week ago. the film is due out this december. yeah bellit is one of three movies listed in "post- production" on his "i-m-d-b" page. >> james:and this is the last item. robin williams posted to his instagram account: j. >>:it was a touching tribute to his only daughter. zelda rae williams and >> james:two weeks ago, he wrote "t-b-t and happy birthday to miss zelda rae williams! quarter of a century old today but alw

. >> i shared an office with steve carell. >> i've held high level talks with chinese state counselor. >> well, now you're just making words up. i will have you know, madam, i once did an entire show with president bill clinton. >> i hate to break this to you stephen, but i've met him, too. >> good morning. it's wednesday, august 6. >> good stuff. she did great. she looked great. she was funny. she should take him on in the stump if she runs. >> former communications director for president george bsh nicolle wallace. contributor john heilemann, political writer for "the new york times," nicholas poff sorry. i've said it a zillion times. also in washington, white house correspondent for the "wall street journal" carol lee. i want to thank all of you to join us this morning. a lot to talk about. of course, the news out of afghanistan, just devastating for the military and it continues. this is the front page of the "wall street journal." it's the lead there. also the lead story in "the washington post." it's the lead story in the "new york post." everybody talking about that. we've got

steve carell, robin williams, he tweeted, made the world a little bit better. rip. ben stiller, a tweet cannot begin to describe the hugeness of robin williams' heart and soul and talent. this is so sad. we love this one. from sesame street tweeted out yesterday we mourn the loss of our friend robin williams who always made us laugh and smile. we want to hear your memories of robin williams. the thing that really strikes me, guys, is the range of people's favorite movies. everything from mork and mindy up to good will hunting and awakenings. he had such range. that's reflected online yesterday. >> my favorite, dead poets society. got to rewatch that one now. thanks. >>> coming up, we'll have much more on the brilliant and versatile appearances of robin williams. >>> also the son of the american woman being treat for ebola. he'll open up about her recovery and when he saw her in isolation for the first time. but first this is "today" on . >>> coming up, couple of big stars will join us. the why do you want the samsung galaxy s5 on verizon's 4g lte network? ♪ you can