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TVFactFan · 12-02-2002, 10:38 PM

I honestly believe that the age group for this show was 9-13. I cannnot see a young adult watching this show week after week since it was about a alien named Mork. I could be wrong but if someone who is in their 20's or was in their 20's when the showwas aired-if you watched this show and liked it please tell me why. I tried to get into but Mork was too crazy for me.

Brian · 12-02-2002, 11:24 PM

I don't think it targeted any age group. I like it because it is funny. You have to remember that different people have different opinions.

TVFactFan · 12-03-2002, 12:00 AM

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Originally posted by BJL
I don't think it targeted any age group. I like it because it is funny. You have to remember that different people have different opinions.

Can you tell me what about this show held your attention?

Brian · 12-03-2002, 12:44 AM

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Originally posted by SOLOMON
Can you tell me what about this show held your attention?

It started when I happened by TJ's Mork & Mindy site and read the episode guide. The first and fourth season episodes seemed really interesting. The second season didn't seem to good and the third seemed better but not by much. I got M&M episodes in a couple of trades a few weeks ago. They were mostly Jonathan Winters episodes but I also have the pilot and the Mork's First Christmas episode. There are several things I liked about the Jonathan Winters episodes. One, it was interesting and neat to watch a middle-aged man act like a child. The second thing is that pretty much all of the comic potential of the original premise had worn down substantially by this time so they needed to go in new directions. While the fourth season episodes are funny, they cannot compare to the first-season episodes. In the pilot, Mork was just funny, plain and simple.

Another thing you should know is that Happy Days was set in the 1950s and 1960s. M&M was set in the late-70s and early-80s. If you are more of a fan of Happy Days than M&M (I can tell), then I can see why you don't like the wackiness and the slapstick of the 70s and 80s compared to the old-fashioned 50s and 60s.

TVFactFan · 12-03-2002, 01:25 AM

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Originally posted by BJL

It started when I happened by TJ's Mork & Mindy site and read the episode guide. The first and fourth season episodes seemed really interesting. The second season didn't seem to good and the third seemed better but not by much. I got M&M episodes in a couple of trades a few weeks ago. They were mostly Jonathan Winters episodes but I also have the pilot and the Mork's First Christmas episode. There are several things I liked about the Jonathan Winters episodes. One, it was interesting and neat to watch a middle-aged man act like a child. The second thing is that pretty much all of the comic potential of the original premise had worn down substantially by this time so they needed to go in new directions. While the fourth season episodes are funny, they cannot compare to the first-season episodes. In the pilot, Mork was just funny, plain and simple.

Another thing you should know is that Happy Days was set in the 1950s and 1960s. M&M was set in the late-70s and early-80s. If you are more of a fan of Happy Days than M&M (I can tell), then I can see why you don't like the wackiness and the slapstick of the 70s and 80s compared to the old-fashioned 50s and 60s.

Well I do have the pilot of Mork and Mindy and that's only because Henry Winkler and Penny Marshall make a guest appearance

CollegeGirl · 12-03-2002, 03:32 AM

OK, it's al about watching Robin Williams, if you are like me and are a complete Robin Williams fan. True, I've never seen all the episodes, but I do love to sit down and watch RW and all his crazy antics.

I would LOVE to obtain a copy of the M&M pilot episode with Henry Winkler and Penny Marshall. If you're willing to sell a copy, please email me at mblizz01@earthlink.net

CollegeGirl · 12-03-2002, 03:35 AM

It also depends on *why* you're watching the show. If you're wanting a deep and highly motivating plot line, I'd probably have to advise you to find a different show. However, if you're looking for good acting, this is a great place to start. Robin Williams is amazing.

DetectiveGriffin · 12-05-2002, 03:24 PM

I watched it with my brother, who was in his early 20's around then. Shows like that do have a broad appeal because they are light hearted and happy. My mom went through a jag when she was in her 40's where she had to watch it every day. There's so much heavy stressful stuff going on anymore, these happy cute little shows are very appealing to folks.

12-02-2002, 10:38 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,050	I wonder what age group this show was trying to target I honestly believe that the age group for this show was 9-13. I cannnot see a young adult watching this show week after week since it was about a alien named Mork. I could be wrong but if someone who is in their 20's or was in their 20's when the showwas aired-if you watched this show and liked it please tell me why. I tried to get into but Mork was too crazy for me.

12-02-2002, 11:24 PM	#2
Brian Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jun 23, 2001 Posts: 20,451	I don't think it targeted any age group. I like it because it is funny. You have to remember that different people have different opinions.
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12-03-2002, 03:32 AM	#6
CollegeGirl Spike Loves Buffy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 07, 2002 Location: Sunnydale: The Land of The Vamps, Monsters, And Things That Go Bump Posts: 1,517	OK, it's al about watching Robin Williams, if you are like me and are a complete Robin Williams fan. True, I've never seen all the episodes, but I do love to sit down and watch RW and all his crazy antics. I would LOVE to obtain a copy of the M&M pilot episode with Henry Winkler and Penny Marshall. If you're willing to sell a copy, please email me at mblizz01@earthlink.net

12-03-2002, 03:35 AM	#7
CollegeGirl Spike Loves Buffy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 07, 2002 Location: Sunnydale: The Land of The Vamps, Monsters, And Things That Go Bump Posts: 1,517	It also depends on why you're watching the show. If you're wanting a deep and highly motivating plot line, I'd probably have to advise you to find a different show. However, if you're looking for good acting, this is a great place to start. Robin Williams is amazing.

12-05-2002, 03:24 PM	#8
DetectiveGriffin Sankontessou! Senior Member Join Date: Aug 08, 2001 Location: North Central Indiana Posts: 1,288	I watched it with my brother, who was in his early 20's around then. Shows like that do have a broad appeal because they are light hearted and happy. My mom went through a jag when she was in her 40's where she had to watch it every day. There's so much heavy stressful stuff going on anymore, these happy cute little shows are very appealing to folks.