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Jude The Obscure · 04-03-2009, 07:53 PM

Started watching my season 1 DVD that I got for free last year. I forgot how fun this show was and since I've rarely seen this show in reruns, all the episodes seem brand new. I see the roots of Mork and Mindy's future relationship being laid out very early here. The pilot was longer than the usual half hour affair and it was good to see the crossover with the Fonz and Laverne! What would have been a great extra on this set--the pilot for "Out of the Blue" which Mork made a guest appearance (and further blurring the lines of whether this was or wasn't a Happy Days spinoff, since the angel Random did appear on a Happy Days episode). I'm just about to start Disc 2 and if possible, will post more observations. I'm also kinda reluctant to get the other seasons knowing I'm in for disappointment with the season 2 overhaul (that was a very big mistake!).

Marvo301 · 04-03-2009, 07:58 PM

The good news is they brought back Conrad Janis and Elizabeth Kerr in season three. The Bad news is that by that time the writing had gone in the toilet and it really didn't matter.

Jude The Obscure · 04-03-2009, 08:15 PM

Oh I'm aware of the series and its changes, Marv as I watched it in primetime. It is one of those series that isn't a must buy for me. just like L&S, esp after season 4.

TVFactFan · 04-03-2009, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Jude The Obscure

Oh I'm aware of the series and its changes, Marv as I watched it in primetime. It is one of those series that isn't a must buy for me. just like L&S, esp after season 4.

Let me know is there a episode during season 1 when Mork says"I will never get to meet Anson Williams"

Jude The Obscure · 04-04-2009, 11:34 PM

Haven't heard that line yet, Sol, ole pal!

nascarfan43 · 04-07-2009, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by TVandSportsGuy

Let me know is there a episode during season 1 when Mork says"I will never get to meet Anson Williams"

There was a line in the episode "Mork VS. The Necrotrons" like this. It is when Mork and Mindy are in the cage talking. I don't remember the exact quote, but it is to something like, "I only wish I had got to meet Anson Williams." This episode is from Season 2. Hope this helps!

TVFactFan · 04-07-2009, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by nascarfan43

There was a line in the episode "Mork VS. The Necrotrons" like this. It is when Mork and Mindy are in the cage talking. I don't remember the exact quote, but it is to something like, "I only wish I had got to meet Anson Williams." This episode is from Season 2. Hope this helps!

Ok thanks, someone on TV.com posted that he said it in the season 1 episode about the Snow Flakes which was inaccurate.

nascarfan43 · 04-07-2009, 08:24 PM

You're very welcome! I love this show and have to admit being somewhat of a dork in knowing almost every episode... LOL!

TVFactFan · 04-07-2009, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by nascarfan43

You're very welcome! I love this show and have to admit being somewhat of a dork in knowing almost every episode... LOL!

Was Mork and Mindy Uncut on DVD?

nascarfan43 · 04-07-2009, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by TVandSportsGuy

Was Mork and Mindy Uncut on DVD?

I don't believe it was cut when put on dvd, but it's been a really long time since I've seen the originals when they did air on tv. I do know when Sci-Fi aired the Thanksgiving Day Marathon that the opening credits were shortened from the original versions.

TVFactFan · 04-07-2009, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by nascarfan43

I don't believe it was cut when put on dvd, but it's been a really long time since I've seen the originals when they did air on tv. I do know when Sci-Fi aired the Thanksgiving Day Marathon that the opening credits were shortened from the original versions.

Ok I was wondering if the Pilot was Cut

nascarfan43 · 04-07-2009, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by TVandSportsGuy

Ok I was wondering if the Pilot was Cut

It looked to me like the whole episode. I couldn't find anything missing in it.

Jude The Obscure · 04-08-2009, 01:20 AM

The pilot runs close to an hour, so yes it is uncut!

TVFactFan · 04-08-2009, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Jude The Obscure

The pilot runs close to an hour, so yes it is uncut!

Ok that sounds about right, I think it's around 58 min the version I have from ABC

Jude The Obscure · 04-10-2009, 11:43 PM

Funny thing, I didn't remember much from the pilot.....so seeing it on DVD was almost brand new to me.

04-03-2009, 07:53 PM	#1
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,519	Rediscovering Mork and Mindy Started watching my season 1 DVD that I got for free last year. I forgot how fun this show was and since I've rarely seen this show in reruns, all the episodes seem brand new. I see the roots of Mork and Mindy's future relationship being laid out very early here. The pilot was longer than the usual half hour affair and it was good to see the crossover with the Fonz and Laverne! What would have been a great extra on this set--the pilot for "Out of the Blue" which Mork made a guest appearance (and further blurring the lines of whether this was or wasn't a Happy Days spinoff, since the angel Random did appear on a Happy Days episode). I'm just about to start Disc 2 and if possible, will post more observations. I'm also kinda reluctant to get the other seasons knowing I'm in for disappointment with the season 2 overhaul (that was a very big mistake!).

04-03-2009, 07:58 PM	#2
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,450	The good news is they brought back Conrad Janis and Elizabeth Kerr in season three. The Bad news is that by that time the writing had gone in the toilet and it really didn't matter.
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04-03-2009, 08:15 PM	#3
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,519	Oh I'm aware of the series and its changes, Marv as I watched it in primetime. It is one of those series that isn't a must buy for me. just like L&S, esp after season 4.

04-04-2009, 11:34 PM	#5
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,519	Haven't heard that line yet, Sol, ole pal!

04-07-2009, 08:24 PM	#8
nascarfan43 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Dec 06, 2008 Location: United States Posts: 11	You're very welcome! I love this show and have to admit being somewhat of a dork in knowing almost every episode... LOL!

04-08-2009, 01:20 AM	#13
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,519	The pilot runs close to an hour, so yes it is uncut!

04-10-2009, 11:43 PM	#15
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,519	Funny thing, I didn't remember much from the pilot.....so seeing it on DVD was almost brand new to me.