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Reviews several television programs. "Lifeline,"; "Mork and Mindy,"; "Lou Grant,"; "The Duchess of Duke Street,"; "Saturday Night."

The article lists comedians Jordan Peele and Keegan-Michael Key's top comedy sketches, performers, and television (TV) shows, including comedian Eddie Murphy, the 1975 "Word Association" comedy sketch by comedians Richard Pryor and Chevy Chase on the TV show "Saturday Night Live," and the TV show "Mork & Mindy."

The article celebrates the life of actor and comedian Robin Williams, who committed suicide on August 11, 2014. Williams was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1951 to Robert and Laurie Williams and moved to Tiburon, California with his family in 1967. Williams enrolled in the Julliard School's Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) program in New York in 1973 to pursue a career in acting, but dropped out in 1976. Topics include the beginning of his stand-up comedy career in California, at clubs such as the Improv, his life-long struggle with drugs, alcohol, and depression, and his marriage to Susan Schneider. Also discussed are his television (TV) and film career, which included the TV program "Mork & Mindy" and the film "Mrs. Doubtfire," and his friendship with actor Christopher Reeves.

The article discusses the life and acting career of actor Robin Williams. Topics include his struggles with substance abuse, anxiety, and depression, his breakout role from the stand-up comedy industry in the television series "Mork & Mindy," and his portrayal of men who feel isolated including his Academy Award-winning role as Dr. Sean Maguire in the film "Good Will Hunting."

The author focuses on the late comedian Robin Williams in his television role as the alien Mork in the "Mork & Mindy" show. The author describes his fondness for television characters of the time, with details on his connection to Williams' characterization in particular. He comments on how the work of Williams in "Mork & Mindy" gave the audience the feeling that Williams belonged to them.

The article focuses on 26-year-old actor Robin Williams and his manic talent. It states that he has limitless chances to show his talent in the comedy sitcom "Mork & Mindy." Dale McCraven, co-creator of the sitcom, says that Williams will be a superstar with or without the sitcom. It mentions that he demonstrates his craziness on his weekend entertainment shows. Also, it discusses the personal life of Williams. It states that after spending time at the College of Marin and Claremont Men's College, Williams decided to become a performer together with his friends and became a scholar at the Juilliard School in New York. It says that he married dancer Valerie Velardi in June 1978. It adds that he is managed by management firm Rollins and Joffe along with other artists including Woody Allen.

The article reviews several television program "TAXI," starring Jeff Conaway and Marilu Henner, "Mork & Mindy," starring Robin Williams, and "In the Beginning," starring McLean Stevenson and Priscilla Lopez.

The article considers the actor and comedian Robin Williams. The author says Williams helped create a new kind of comedy writing with his television program "Mork & Mindy." In his view Williams' career in movies served to further accentuate his talents. He observes that Williams was rare among comedians in that he was genuinely liked by those who knew him.

An interview with Tom Werner, founder of Werner Entertainment, is presented. He relates what made him say yes to rebooting the sitcom "Roseanne." Werner discusses how did he handle the threat of actress Roseanne Barr to walk after the first episode in 1988. He admits that the hardest sitcom to get on the air was "Mork & Mindy."

Reviews the motion picture "Mork & Mindy," starring Robin Williams and Pam Dawber.

Remarks on space-centered television situational comedies (sitcoms) which have performed well in their first year but have died out within five years. The 1960s sitcom `My Favorite Martian'; The 1970s sitcom `Mork & Mindy'; The 1980s sitcom `Alf'; The 1990s sitcom `3rd Rock from the Sun.' INSETS: `Life with Louie'.;`Duckman'.;Swing and miss..

The article reviews several television programs including "Mork and Mindy," starring Robin Williams, "The Associates," starring Wilfrid Hyde-White and "Hart to Hart."

The author reminisces on actor and comedian Robin Williams. Topics include his role on the television (TV) show "Happy Days," mention of his role on the TV show "Mork and Mindy," details on the author's friendship with Williams, details on Robin's personality, and the author's opinion that one should remember Williams as a comedian who made his audience feel good.

The article discusses the 2014 suicide of actor and comedian Robin Williams through the views of actress and director Penny Marshall. Topics discussed include the 1990 film "Awakenings," which was directed by Marshall and starred Williams and Robert De Niro, Williams' ability to make his friends laugh, and Marshall's appearance on the television show "Mork & Mindy," which starred Williams.

The article features actor Robin Williams who died apparently due to suicide after finally succumbing to depression. Topics discussed include his latest TV project "The Crazy Ones" where he starred as an eccentric advertising executive opposite Sarah Michelle Gellar, his big break with the 1978 TV series "Mork and Mindy" and his lucrative movie career that mixed serious films and comedies and his stints in rehab for cocaine and alcohol.

The article reports on the professional achievements of several Hollywood actors including Tom Hanks, Adam Sandler and Robin Williams who turned towards dramatic acting from comedy. It mentions that Hanks played dramatic role in the film "Philadelphia". It highlights Sandler and Williams who played comic roles in the film "Happy Gilmore" and the television program "Mork & Mindy" respectively.

The article reports on the five new original series along with the 1980s shows "Mork and Mindy" and "The Facts of Life" that will be added by The Hub, a kids targeted network, to its lineup in 2012.

The article features Mork & Mindy's House in Boulder, Colorado.

The article looks at quirky, oddball television characters as selected by actor Jim Parsons. The author discusses Robin Williams as Mork from "Mork & Mindy," Paul Benedict as Bentley from "The Jeffersons," and Don Knotts as Mr. Furley from "Three's Company." Parsons also mentions "American Idol" judge Paula Abdul.

This article discusses celebrity news briefs. Singer Christina Milian discusses filming the motion picture "Pulse" in Romania. Actress Lindsay Lohan describes her admiration for actress Marilyn Monroe. Actor Robin Williams discusses his family and how he feels about the rumors of a "Mork & Mindy" television show remake.

Provides an update on the career of actress Pam Dawber who played the role of `Mindy' in the television series `Mork and Mindy.' Career background; Dawber's feelings about the difference of her career path from that of Robin Williams.

Reports on Malcolm Leo's work on a `Mork & Mindy' retrospective that will complete ABC's Paramount comedy program slate. Leo's other works that air on ABC; Howard Storm's direction of the `Mork & Mindy' clip show; Specials and stand-up-comics clip.

The article offers information on the DVD set of the complete series of "Mork & Mindy," by CBS Home Entertainment.

The article reports on the impact of death of actor Robin Williams on August 11, 2014 in increasing ratings of the television program "Mork & Mindy," 63,000 tweets a minute received on the microblogging website Twitter and devotion of cover pages by periodicals such as "People."

The article provides information on the release dates of several television shows on DVD format. On February 12, 2008, BBC Video will release "Hotel Babylon: Season 1." Lionsgate will launch "Bobby Jones Comedy All Stars," Vol. 1 and "Jerry Springer: Undressed, Unleashed and Uncensored," Vol. 1, Vol. 2 and Vol. 3 on February 5, 2008. Paramount Home Entertainment will release four-DVD third season sets of the sitcoms "Happy Days," "Laverne & Shirley" and "Mork & Mindy."

Shares actor Robin Williams' thoughts on some of his films and television roles he perceived as memorable. On working Pam Dawber in the TV sitcom "Mork & Mindy"; Oscar nomination and Golden Globe award won for "Good Morning, Vietnam"; Nominations received for "Dead Poets Society"; Oscar award for his supporting performance in "Good Will Hunting."