Crystal also toured in Australia and says he "missed being in front of people."

Theatre director Des McAnuff, who spent most of his life in Ontario, was nominated Wednesday for a Directors Guild of America (DGA) Award.

Robin Williams' smiling face, in a variety of his most well-loved characters, adorned the big screen at AT&T in a stirring tribute to the late award-winning actor.

Following the Emmys' in memoriam segment Monday night, Billy Crystal appeared on stage to honour Robin Williams. Crystal movingly remembering him as "the greatest friend you could ever imagine."

Billy Crystal's work portraying a one-eyed, miniature green monster ranks No. 1 for the comic legend.