Mork was born in a test tube on the planet Ork, where he attended Ork Prep
School. A former lobster-tank dinner diver on Ork, Mork later became an
intergalatic explorer. He charted sixteen galaxies before Orkan leader Orson
assigned him to cover the planet Earth. Mork arrived on Earth complete with
a warranty covering skin rust and ankle blowouts.
Communicating with Orson via his Scorpio reports, Mork bears the
responsibility of informing Orkans of Earthlings' strange traits--most
notably, the human demonstration of emotions. He marries an Earthling, Mindy
McConnell, after living with her for several years. Astonishing Earthlings
he meets through such feats as drinking water with his finger, Mork works as
a counselor at the Pine Tree Daycare Center in Boulder, Colorado.
Occasionally, he travels through time in size-eight shoes designed
specifically for that purpose.
Mork lives in Boulder, a suburb in western TV Land, with Mindy and their
son, Mearth. Like any proper Orkan, he gave birth to the child himself--or
rather to the man: Orkans start out as adults and become younger as they
age. It's just another one of those cultural differences that make Orkans--and
Mork--so unique.
ROBIN WILLIAMS
The manic comic genius, Robin Williams, was born on July 21, 1952 in
Chicago. He first ventured into TV Land in 1977 on "The Richard Pryor Show"
and on Rowan & Martin's "Laugh-In."
In 1978, Williams made his first appearance as Mork from Ork on "Happy
Days." "Mork & Mindy" premiered the same year. It was a runaway hit. The
show, which ran until 1982, introduced the world to the talents of Robin
Williams and paved the way to his lucrative film career.
Early on, Williams applied his inexhaustible hyperactivity to many films,
including "The World According to Garp" and "Popeye." Few considered
"Popeye" a cinematic masterpiece, but "Garp" seemed to have done the trick,
landing him film roles ever since. His most acclaimed include "Moscow on the
Hudson" in 1984, "Good Morning, Vietnam" in 1987, "Dead Poets Society" in
1989, and "The Fisher King" in 1991.
Lighter roles (but just as wild in performance) include 1992's animated
"Aladdin" feature, as well as the wildly successful "Mrs. Doubtfire" in
1993. More recently he was seen in the film "Jumanji."
Williams hasn't entirely abandoned television. He has appeared on "Saturday
Night Live," "Late Night With David Letterman," an episode of "Homicide,"
"Comic Relief" and so many other places in TV Land that it is nearly
impossible to keep up with him.
MINDY McCONNELL
Not just anybody would allow some alien freak into her life.
Mindy McConnell is the quintessential girl next door: naive enough to
befriend Mork from the planet Ork, kind enough to become his roomie, and
sweet enough to marry him. It's almost inevitable that such a lovable,
gullible character as Mindy would attract life from outer space. Fortunately
for Mindy, Mork is the sweet, funny kind of weirdo who can give bold new
meaning to an otherwise average life in Boulder, Colorado.
Mindy was the first girl in Boulder to play Little League baseball. She
attended Boulder High. (Her locker combination was 33-17-2.) Her
professional career began at her father's music store, and after majoring in
journalism at the University of Colorado, Mindy landed a job as a newscaster
at KTNS-TV. She later became the host of "Wake Up Boulder."
Mindy was also the first human being to eat Fleck. Fleck is an Orkan food
that brings out strange behavioral qualities on Ork where, like all
earthlings, Mindy is considered a pet. Once, Captain Nirvana (Raquel Welch)
kept her in a cage.
Mindy's affability is such that she enjoys Ork nonetheless. After she and
Mork exchange wedding vows, the happy honeymoon couple celebrate on Ork,
where Mindy wins 4th place in a pet show. Later, she becomes a mom when Mork
gives birth to their child, Mearth (Jonathan Winters).
Mindy's relationships with non-Orkan friends and family are also very
important to her. Her father, Fred McConnell, is a strong presence in her
life. Since her mom, Beth, died before the series began, Fred keeps himself
busy with his music store and conducting the Boulder City Orchestra. He
finds happiness with Mindy's new stepmom, Cathy, a flutist (Shelley Fabares).
The rest of Mindy's family includes a colorful cast of characters like
Grandmother Cora Hudson (Elizabeth Kerr), cousin Nelson Flavor, Uncle Dave
McConnell (Jonathan Winters), and Aunt Caroline McConnell. Mindy is also
quite friendly with her downstairs neighbor, greeting-card writer Frank
Bickley, and his dog Bickley.
Mindy McConnell is the perfect specimen for an alien dispatched to study
average life on earth. And in the process of being studied, she humanizes
Mork.
PAM DAWBER
Pam Dawber is widely recognized in television, film, and theatre. As the
friendly Mindy McConnell in 1978's top-rated new show of the season, "Mork &
Mindy," Dawber was catapulted to instant stardom along with a young unknown
comedian, Robin Williams. Dawber's performance earned two People's Choice
Awards for Favorite Female Performer in a New Series.
A versatile actress who moves effortlessly between the comedic and the
dramatic, Dawber has had leading roles in numerous TV movies and
mini-series. She starred in "The Face of Fear," a movie of the week based on
the best-selling thriller of the same name. She also starred in the
Emmy-nominated Avnet Kerner production "Oh Do You Know the Muffin Man?"
Dawber's other television credits are equally impressive. She has appeared
in "Quiet Victory: The Charlie Wedemeyer Story"; "American Geisha"; "Wild
Horses"; "This Wife For Hire"; "Web of Deception"; "A Child's Cry For Help";
"Last of the Great Survivors"; "Through Naked Eyes"; "Remembrance of Love";
and "The Girl, the Gold Watch and Everything." She played Sam "Samantha"
Russell on the successful comedy series "My Sister Sam" and appeared on "The
Twilight Zone" episode "But Can She Type?"
Dawber starred in the big-screen film "Stay Tuned," a wry comedy-adventure
that explores the power and effect of one of the most omnipotent media in
the world--television. She also starred in the critically acclaimed Robert
Altman film "A Wedding."
In the theatre, Dawber received critical acclaim for her role as Mabel in
both the Los Angeles and Broadway productions of "Pirates of Penzance." She
toured and starred in productions of "My Fair Lady," "The Music Man," "She
Loves Me," and "Love Letters" (which co-starred her real-life husband, actor
Mark Harmon).
Paw Dawber continues to appear in TV Land in newer roles than Mindy, but
none is quite as pure and wholesome.
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