Take a Trip Down Memory Lane
Do you remember the time when our TV sets brought us the coolest shows? Right in the middle of the 70s, there was a show that captured everybody’s hearts. It was called ‘Happy Days’ and it lasted a whopping 11 years. One main reason? Its awesome cast, headed by Ron Howard and Henry Winkler.
But among this circle of stars, one person stood out. Right, we’re talking about the legendary Robin Williams. Remember him in The Dead Poets Society? Before all that, he got his start on the small screen.
Robin Williams’ Star Turn in ‘My Favorite Orkan’
Picture this. It’s 1978 and Happy Days is airing a special episode that really caught everyone’s attention. It was called “My Favorite Orkan”. What made it so special? None other than a guest appearance by Robin Williams playing the role of an alien, Mork. The plot? Mork, the alien, wants to take Howard’s character back to his home planet, Ork. Sounds fun, right?
Researchers even say the episode was inspired by Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope. The idea came from the son of the show’s creator, Gary Marshall, who thought it’d be chill to add an alien to the Happy Days’ gang. And boy, was he right!
Early Snapshot of Robin Williams’ Comedy Skills
Back in the day, Williams wasn’t massively famous. But people knew he could make them laugh. In his role as Mork, his stand-up skills pushed Happy Days to another level of humor.
Williams’ joke prowess was also seen in the 1977 show ‘Laugh-In’. There’s this super famous episode where he told a joke that had even the legendary singer Frank Sinatra laughing his heart out.
An Audience Hit
So how did people dig the “My Favorite Orkan” episode? Well, according to IMDB it got 8.5 stars out of 10. That’s pretty awesome, right? Safe to say, folks were into it. The blend of sitcom and sci-fi wasn’t something you’d see every day.
Lasting Impact of Happy Days
Would you believe Happy Days aired its last episode back in 1984? Even though its been years, the legacy lives on. You can even watch the first season right now on Paramount+ if you live in the U.S.
It’s probably safe to say, the Star-Wars inspired episode starring Robin Williams is a huge part of why people still remember Happy Days. The memory of this brilliant TV show, the iconic Robin Williams, and the legendary Star Wars franchise – now that’s a combination that stands the test of time.
In the end, to all you Happy Days’ enthusiasts out there, keep the love alive for this forever classic. And remember, may the Happy Days be with you; today and always.
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