Before weaves… there was Robin Harris.

Robin Harris’ (1953-1990) comedy didn’t take you back. That was just who he was. His comedic style reminded you of the old guys on the corner, your dad’s best friends coming over on pay day, mom’s cooking and marriages that hung in there. That’s what Robin Harris reminds you of; the good old days.

The last of the originators; Robin was classic and modern all at the same time. You respected his character and he’d disrespect yours; but all in fun. In any lifetime and walk of life, Harris fits like a glove.

In We Don’t Die We Multiply: a signature saying from the funny lines regarding Bebe’ kids, friends of Robin walk down memory lane. Taking the viewer to his old stomping grounds in the ghettos of Chi-town; the DVD takes a look at rare footage of Harris’ performances.

The feel is the best thing about this DVD. When you hear the stories and watch the people tell them it brings back a sense of family and struggle. A struggle that was ok because it was love behind it. Robin started comedy after losing his job; but his wife didn’t make a fuss; she just said ‘you gotta do what you gotta do’. And he did.

With comedy Robin made ends meet and opened doors for newcomers to follow in his traits. Good material is hard to find in fabricated places. But not with Harris. He was original and his unrehearsed lines prove that he worked instantaneously while in the midst of it all. And although you could see him sweat… it was from the hot lights above because Robin is one of the few comedians that can hang tight under pressure. He’ll make you laugh about you not laughing.

That is the great thing about Robin Harris.

Robin Harris was the last professor; a class that you can’t get back. If you missed it… you missed it. – Joe Torry