Robin Williams’ emotional 1982 tribute to the American Flag leaves an entire stadium speechless — then in tears.

Robin Williams’ emotional tribute to the American Flag leaves an entire stadium speechless — then in tears.

Is there a single Hollywood star who would give this performance today?

Total Patriot.

RIP Legend 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/pWnH0e3y0C

— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) July 3, 2026

1982.

This is a clip from Robin Williams' monologue as the American Flag (Old Glory) in the TV special I Love Liberty (a Norman Lear/People for the American Way production). It was taped/performed and aired that year to mark the 250th anniversary of George Washington's birthday, February 22, 1732.