io9:
For one year, Mork and Mindy was arguably the most successful science fiction TV show ever made. The comedy about an alien and his human best friend turned Robin Williams into a global sensation. How did this miracle happen, and why didn’t it last? To find out, I talked to the people who made the show.
I don’t think I can name another TV show from my youth that was more of a must-see than Mork and Mindy. To this kid, the show was funny and different and Robin Williams was a force of nature, even within the confines of a situation comedy. Plus, I had a huge crush on Pam Dawber.
My thoughts exactly. I’m a Dork and my wife’s name is Wendy. That’s influential programming.
We all had a crush on Pam Dawber. And Bailey Quarters.
LOL I loved Bailey! Much hotter than Jennifer Anderson.
I looked up Jan Smithers and I found a picture of her and Lonnie Anderson. Jan Smithers decided to age gracefully and Lonnie went the plastic surgery route.
While Jan and Lonnie are both too old for me, it’s nice to know that at least I feel I made the right call. Jan all the way!
Oh yeah and Mork from Ork was great. : D
The Girl, the Gold Watch, and Everything!
Shazbut! Nanoo, nanoo!!!!
That was an amazingly detailed interview.
Great stuff.
And thanks for linking these type of articles amidst all the Apple stuff.
One of those rare sitcoms that didn’t completely ruin the comedian it made famous. I wish io9 had been able to speak directly with Garry Marshall, too.
You’re very welcome.
Since we’re on the topic of 1970’s TV crushes:
Lindsay Wagner, The Bionic Woman
Lynda Carter, Wonder Woman
Kate Jackson, Charlie’s Angels
You’re welcome.
I’ll give you the latter two but I never had a Kid Crush on Wagner. Even as a kid, I thought she was too skinny. 🙂