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  • Pam Dawber (Mindy) has a recurring role on "NCIS" Tuesdays on CBS (her husband, Mark Harmon, stars in the show). You can still see her in the re-runs.

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  • ABC Superstar: Robin Williams (10/20) ABC News’ ‘Superstar’ Series Profiles Robin Williams, One of the World’s Most Beloved and Inventive Comedians
    TV Event Documents the Triumphs and Struggles in Williams’ Journey From Stand-Up Comic to Movie Star
    ‘Superstar: Robin Williams’ Airs Wednesday, Oct. 20 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC
    ABC News’ “Superstar” series will profile Robin Williams, one of the world’s most beloved and inventive comedians. The new episode recounts his life through Williams’ own voice, describing “the spark of madness” which defined his life. From his early days in the San Francisco Bay Area comedy scene to his meteoric rise on “Mork & Mindy,” the one-hour special explores the experiences that made Williams into a one-of-a-kind talent and reveals what gave voice to the characters in his mind. It also chronicles the creative force driving critically acclaimed films like “Good Will Hunting” and “Dead Poets Society,” as well as fan favorites such as “Aladdin.” The special explores his personal struggles, including substance abuse and depression, and his battle with Lewy Body Dementia before his tragic death in 2014. “Superstar: Robin Williams” features interviews with famous comedians and actors who knew and admired Williams, including Margaret Cho, Howie Mandel, Lewis Black, Jimmie Walker, Paula Poundstone, Gina Hecht and Pauly Shore, as well as Barry Levinson, director of multiple films starring Williams including “Good Morning, Vietnam.” The program also contains interviews with Williams from the ABC News archives, in which he opens up about his life and the highs and lows of his distinguished career. “Superstar: Robin Williams” airs Wednesday, Oct. 20 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC.
  • Morgan Fairchild (ex-Susan) does a guest-voice on a re-run of "The Simpsons" Sunday, Aug. 1 on FOX.
  • Great old video: Robin Williams and Dick Cavett improvise Shakespeare
  • This special tonight mentions the show: ABC The Happy Days of Garry Marshall (5/12) ABC CELEBRATES THE LEGENDARY GARRY MARSHALL 'The Happy Days of Garry Marshall' Airs Tuesday, May 12, on ABC Julie Andrews, Jennifer Garner, Richard Gere, Anne Hathaway, Kate Hudson, Ron Howard, Jimmy Kimmel, Ashton Kutcher, Chris Pine, Julia Roberts, John Stamos and Henry Winkler Among Stars Sharing Their Favorite Memories of a Beloved Friend and Colleague Click Here to View Promo In a one-of-a-kind, heartfelt tribute to a Hollywood legend, the stars of some of TV and film's most iconic titles, including "Happy Days," "Laverne & Shirley," "Mork & Mindy," "Pretty Woman" and "The Princess Diaries," come together to celebrate "The Happy Days of Garry Marshall," airing TUESDAY, MAY 12 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. In this special, Marshall's family and friends share their favorite memories of the creative genius behind some of the most memorable series in television history. It was 1974 when Marshall created his first series for ABC and introduced America to "The Cunninghams." Each week, millions gathered around the television set for "Happy Days," shared in the hilarious hijinks of Laverne DeFazio and her best friend, Shirley Feeney, on "Laverne & Shirley," and witnessed the "out-of-this-world" adventures of a Martian named Mork on "Mork & Mindy."
  • Pam Dawber appears Friday, 4/12 in the updated 20/20 piece about the shooting of her co-star Rebecca Schaeffer back in 1986.  More Info
  • Gina Hecht guest-stars on a re-run of "NCIS" Tuesday, July 3 on CBS.
  • HBO Premieres ‘Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind’ July 16
  • Gina Hecht guest-stars on a re-run of "The Middle" Tuesday, 6/26 on ABC.
  • Robin Williams' Mork & Mindy Costar on His Alleged Sexual Antics on Set: 'I Never Took Offense' 3/20
  • Pam Dawber on Staying Married in Hollywood and Keeping Kids Out of Headlines 11/11/16
  • Gina Hecht guest-stars on "NCIS" Jan. 9 on CBS.
  • Jay Thomas (Remo) Passed Away this Week
  • From Soap Opera Digest: Morgan Fairchild To DAYS! May 11, 2017 2:23PM
    Soap vet Morgan Fairchild (ex-Sydney, THE CITY et al) has been tapped to play Anjelica Deveraux on DAYS and will begin airing this summer. “I was thrilled to get to work with great folks like Deidre Hall [Marlena] and Judi Evans [Adrienne] on an iconic show like DAYS OF OUR LIVES,” she tells Digest exclusively. “What a joy and what fun to come into work each day! We had a great time, I now have 2 new best friends and I hope the audience loves our storyline!”
  • IN THIS WEEK'S ISSUE-MORGAN FAIRCHILD ON HER DAYS ROLE
    June 16, 2017 10:15AM In the new issue of Digest, Morgan Fairchild, who made her DAYS debut yesterday as Anjelica, talks about her new role. “She’s just so twisted!” Fairchild muses. “But that’s very interesting for me. I play bad girls a lot. She seems to come from such a weird place and seems so twisted by her anger and venom; it’s been eating her up all these years.” To read more about Fairchild’s first weeks at DAYS, pick up the latest issue of Digest, on sale now!
  • Gina Hecht (Gina) reprises her role as Paula on "Rosewood" Friday, March 31 on FOX.
  • Pam Dawber guest-stars on "The Odd Couple" Monday, Nov. 7 on CBS.
  • Interesting note about Jay Thomas' role on "Cheers" as Eddie LeBec.
  • Jay Thomas guest-stars on a re-run of "Bones" Thursday, Aug. 18 on FOX.
  • I just heard this on "Jeopardy!" - Mindy Kaling of "The Office" and "The Mindy Project" was named after Mindy of "Mork & Mindy!"
  • Jay Thomas Guest Stars on a re-run of "NCIS: New Orleans" Tuesday, July 5 on CBS.
  • Jay Thomas guest-stars on "NCIS: New Orleans" Tuesday, April 12 on CBS.
  • CafePress brings CBS TV properties Happy Days, Mork & Mindy and more to online store
     
  • Disney exec: Robin Williams’ will prevented potential sequel using Aladdin outtakes
     
  • Robin Williams’ Heartbreaking Final Months: Widow Susan Says Star Battled Delusions, Anxiety and Increasing Confusion
     
  • Read Our Review of the new Complete Series set on DVD!
     
  • 2014 in memoriam video: Remembering Robin Williams, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and more:
     
  • MORK & MINDY: THE COMPLETE SERIES AND INDIVIDUAL SEASON 4 TO BE RELEASED ON DVD FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER ON DECEMBER 9
    Forever Cherish Robin Williams’ Breakout Role That Made America Fall In Love With His Comedic Genius
    Starring Robin Williams in his best known television role, MORK & MINDY: THE COMPLETE SERIES will be available for the first time ever on DVD December 9 from CBS Home Entertainment and Paramount Home Media Distribution.
    Also starring Pam Dawber as Mindy, Mork & Mindy was nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards® for “Outstanding Comedy Series” and “Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series” (for Williams) during its first season. MORK & MINDY: THE COMPLETE SERIES includes the show’s fourth season, never-before-released on DVD, a favorite for many fans as it includes unforgettable performances from legendary comedian and Williams’ idol, Jonathan Winters. MORK & MINDY: THE FOURTH SEASON will also be released separately December 9.
    In addition to all four seasons being restored, both releases will include the two episodes from the TV series Happy Days, which “hatched” the Mork character.
    “The manic brilliance of Robin Williams was a gift that the world enjoyed for nearly 40 years,” said Ken Ross, Executive Vice President and General Manager of CBS Home Entertainment. “We hope this commemoration of one of our first glimpses into that genius can be a significant part of the many tributes to his legacy.”
    The story centers on Mork (Williams), a clueless but good-hearted alien, who is sent from his home planet of Ork to Earth in order to learn about humans. His ship lands near Boulder, Colorado, where he is befriended by Mindy (Dawber) who puts Mork up in her attic while he learns about human foibles and makes nightly reports to his boss Orson about his discoveries.
    Written to accommodate Williams’ improvised dialogue and physical comedy, Mork & Mindy featured numerous noteworthy guest stars including John Larroquette, William Shatner, Paul Reubens, Barbara Billingsley, Roddy McDowall, Raquel Welch, Henry Winkler, Penny Marshall and David Letterman, among others. It aired from 1978-1982.
    The 15-disc DVD collection includes all four seasons with 95 restored episodes, andwill be available in 4x3 Full Screen Format with English Mono. MORK & MINDY:
    THE COMPLETE SERIES will be available for the suggested retail price of $129.99 U.S. and $149.99 CAN. MORK & MINDY: THE FOURTH SEASON will also be released separately December 9 for the suggested retail price of $39.99 U.S. and $47.99 CAN.
    Special Features: 2 Happy Days episodes featuring Mork: “My Favorite Orkan” (Season 5, Original Air Date: 2/28/78) “Mork Returns” (Season 6, Original Air Date: 3/6/79)
    CBS Home Entertainment manages the worldwide DVD and Blu-ray businesses for the CBS Corporation across all lines of content including current hits and classic series from the vast CBS library, as well as new releases from Showtime Video. CBS Home Entertainment products are released on the CBS DVD and CBS Blu-ray labels.
    Paramount Home Media Distribution (PHMD) is part of Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment. PPC is a unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands. The PHMD division oversees PPC’s home entertainment, digital and television distribution activities worldwide. The division is responsible for the sales, marketing and distribution of home entertainment content on behalf of Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, Insurge Pictures, MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central and CBS and applicable licensing and servicing of certain DreamWorks Animation titles. PHMD additionally manages global licensing of studio content and distribution across worldwide digital and television distribution platforms including online, mobile and portable devices and emerging technologies.
    MORK AND MINDY: THE COMPLETE SERIES
    Street Date: December 9, 2014
    Suggest retail price: $129.99 U.S. / $149.99 CAN
    Catalog #: 59166784000 (U.S.) / 59166785000 (CAN)
    Runtime: TBD
    U.S. Rating: Not Rated
    CAN Rating: G (Seasons 1-2), PG (Seasons 3-4)
    MORK AND MINDY: SEASON FOUR DVD
    Street Date: December 9, 2014
    Suggest retail price: $39.99 U.S. / $47.99 CAN
    Catalog #: 59167039000 (U.S.) / 59167038000 (CAN)
    Runtime: TBD
    U.S. Rating: Not Rated
    CAN Rating: PG
     
  • "Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb" is out December 19, starring Robin Williams.
     
  • We're so sad to report that Robin Williams has died. More Info
     
  • From People Magazine: Robin Williams, who died Monday at the age of 63 of an apparent suicide, posted his last Instagram two weeks ago featuring a sentimental photo of the comedian and his daughter, Zelda, as a baby.
    The post was commemorating her 25th birthday on July 31.
    "#tbt and Happy Birthday to Ms. Zelda Rae Williams!" he wrote in the caption. "Quarter of a century old today but always my baby girl. Happy Birthday @zeldawilliams Love you!"
    The Crazy Ones actor was in talks to reprise his role in the sequel for the popular '90s film Mrs. Doubtfire and was working on another installment of the Night at the Museum series.
    "This morning, I lost my husband and my best friend, while the world lost one of its most beloved artists and beautiful human beings. I am utterly heartbroken," his wife Susan Schneider said in a statement.
    "On behalf of Robin's family, we are asking for privacy during our time of profound grief. As he is remembered, it is our hope the focus will not be on Robin's death, but on the countless moments of joy and laughter he gave to millions."
  • Robin Williams (Mork) stars in the new CBS TV show "Crazy Ones" on Thursdays, which also stars Sarah Michelle Gellar. Entertainment Weekly article about the show
     
  • From August 8 The Tonight Show
    Part 1 Robin Williams on returning to TV after 32 years!
    Part 2 Robin Williams on playing Eisenhower in The Butler.
     
  • PAM DAWBER TO REUNITE WITH ROBIN WILLIAMS IN AN UPCOMING EPISODE OF “THE CRAZY ONES”
    LOS ANGELES – Jan. 24, 2014 – Pam Dawber will reunite with Robin Williams three decades after the series finale of their hit sitcom, “Mork and Mindy,” when she guest stars on an episode of THE CRAZY ONES to be broadcast later this season. In the episode, Dawber plays a free-spirited author who goes on a date with Williams’ Simon Roberts soon after his faith in everlasting love is shaken by the break-up of a couple near and dear to him.
    "It will be a joy to work with her again," said Robin Williams. "It's a dream come true."
    "I'm so excited to be able to see and work with Robin again," said Dawber. "I hear THE CRAZY ONES’ set is a very happy one. I know it'll be a great week!"
    THE CRAZY ONES airs Thursdays (9:01 – 9:31 PM ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network.
    UPDATE: Pam Dawber guest-stars on "The Crazy Ones" 4/10 on CBS.
     
  • Jonathan Winters (Mearth) passed away in 2013. Here's a great article about him by fellow comedian Gilbert Gottfried.
     
  • Emmys Awards 2013 - Robin Williams tribute to Jonathan Winters
     
  • Make sure to check out our October 9, 2012 Interview with Morgan Fairchild (Susan)! She talks about Robin and "Mork & Mindy"...
     
  • Pam Dawber seems to have mostly retired from acting, aside from guest-starring on "The Crazy Ones" last year. She has been happily married to successful actor Mark Harmon (star of NCIS) since 1987, and they have two children.
     
  • Tonight Show: Look below as Robin Williams shares his very funny and very R-rated song! You can see those highlights and more in last night's episode here: VIDEO
    Most Expensive Sketch Ever (01/21/10)
    Since NBC still has to pay for the show's sketches, Conan lets loose...
    Link
    Robin Williams pt.2 (01/21/10)
    Robin sings a farewell song to Conan!
    Link
     
  • Mork & Mindy bubble gum card photos!

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