Pam Dawber Blames ABC For Trying to Make 'Mork & Mindy' Into A "Sexy" Sitcom - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 06-18-2012, 12:49 AM

HUH?

One word I never would connect Mork & Mindy with is Sexy!? She said ABC asked her to wear a padded bra and they hired Raquel Welch. That is something I didn't know....is it true Raquel Welch joined the cast of Mork & Mindy???

http://news.google.com/newspapers?id...m+dawber&hl=en

Mr. Television · 06-18-2012, 12:59 AM

She didn't join the cast but she did guest star on the show during season 2 when ABC was trying to fix the series.....fix something that wasn't wrong. lol

Brian Damage · 06-18-2012, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Stuck In The '70's

She didn't join the cast but she did guest star on the show during season 2 when ABC was trying to fix the series.....fix something that wasn't wrong. lol

Holy Moly! Thanks for the info...AND the visual to go along with it. LOL

robyrob · 06-18-2012, 08:14 AM

yeah, the network execs demanded "more jiggle TV", its also why they got rid of Conrad Janis and Grandma in the second season - they didn't just try to fix what wasn't broke, they almost destroyed what wasn't broke.

Skywalker · 06-18-2012, 03:07 PM

They definitely tried to sex up the Mindy character. I remember that episode where she went undercover as a stripper.

Reverend Jim · 06-18-2012, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by robyrob

yeah, the network execs demanded "more jiggle TV", its also why they got rid of Conrad Janis and Grandma in the second season - they didn't just try to fix what wasn't broke, they almost destroyed what wasn't broke.

TVFactFan · 06-18-2012, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

HUH?

One word I never would connect Mork & Mindy with is Sexy!? She said ABC asked her to wear a padded bra and they hired Raquel Welch. That is something I didn't know....is it true Raquel Welch joined the cast of Mork & Mindy???

http://news.google.com/newspapers?id...m+dawber&hl=en

She said the show aired on Tuesdays, the show never aired on Tuesdays. Just a Monday, Thursdays and Sundays.

And then didn't need to make her sexy if she living with Mork

TVFactFan · 06-18-2012, 08:46 PM

So they wanted the show to be SEXY like Three's Company

Mace Dolex · 06-18-2014, 02:17 PM

Robin Williams is a gifted performer but was he even appealing to women? how were they going to sex it up just for female viewers?

biffbronson · 06-18-2014, 08:20 PM

Gina Hecht was a very sexy addition to the cast. At the same time they also brought on Jay Thomas. I'm guessing he too was added with sex appeal in mind -- so maybe that helps answer your question...?

Babalu · 06-22-2014, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Mace Dolex

Robin Williams is a gifted performer but was he even appealing to women? how were they going to sex it up just for female viewers?

Jonathan Winters.

TVFactFan · 06-28-2014, 03:53 PM

this was a show aimed at kids so no way it could be sexy

biffbronson · 06-28-2014, 10:56 PM

I have to dispute that. I'll argue that the network hoped Mork & Mindy was appealing to a youngish demographic with buying power, but I don't think it was ever aimed at children. I mean even later on, Jonathan Winters is not the type of actor to bring on with kids in mind!

And it never had widespread appeal among kids -- certainly not like earlier ABC shows (Brady Bunch) or later (Full House).

Skywalker · 06-29-2014, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by biffbronson

I have to dispute that. I'll argue that the network hoped Mork & Mindy was appealing to a youngish demographic with buying power, but I don't think it was ever aimed at children. I mean even later on, Jonathan Winters is not the type of actor to bring on with kids in mind!

And it never had widespread appeal among kids -- certainly not like earlier ABC shows (Brady Bunch) or later (Full House).

I think early on when they had Jeffrey Jacquet (Eugene) appear in a few episodes as a friend of Mork's there was an attempt to get kids to watch the show. Other than that you're right, most of the humor was aimed at adults and teens, not children.

Kate From CT · 07-11-2014, 01:43 PM

LOL, Oh yeah, swooning over Jonathan Winters right now.

Seriously, Fred Silverman was in charge of ABC back then. He was all about "Jiggle TV" if i'm not mistaken.

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biffbronson Sentimental Fool Forum Star Join Date: Aug 22, 2009 Location: Near Notre Dame Posts: 10,262	Gina Hecht was a very sexy addition to the cast. At the same time they also brought on Jay Thomas. I'm guessing he too was added with sex appeal in mind -- so maybe that helps answer your question...?
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Skywalker Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2003 Posts: 14,205	They definitely tried to sex up the Mindy character. I remember that episode where she went undercover as a stripper.

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TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 98,949	So they wanted the show to be SEXY like Three's Company

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Mace Dolex Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 12, 2013 Posts: 2,660	Robin Williams is a gifted performer but was he even appealing to women? how were they going to sex it up just for female viewers?

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TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 98,949	this was a show aimed at kids so no way it could be sexy

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biffbronson Sentimental Fool Forum Star Join Date: Aug 22, 2009 Location: Near Notre Dame Posts: 10,262	I have to dispute that. I'll argue that the network hoped Mork & Mindy was appealing to a youngish demographic with buying power, but I don't think it was ever aimed at children. I mean even later on, Jonathan Winters is not the type of actor to bring on with kids in mind! And it never had widespread appeal among kids -- certainly not like earlier ABC shows (Brady Bunch) or later (Full House).

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Kate From CT Member Frequent Poster Join Date: May 09, 2014 Location: New York Posts: 122	LOL, Oh yeah, swooning over Jonathan Winters right now. Seriously, Fred Silverman was in charge of ABC back then. He was all about "Jiggle TV" if i'm not mistaken.