Mork & Mindy: Season 2
Product ID: 47536396
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- ContributorPam Dawber Tom
- FormatBox set Color
- GenreTelevision
- LanguageEnglish
- Number Of Discs4
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After an out-of-this-world first season that unleashed Robin Williams, as extraterrestrial Mork from Ork, on an unsuspecting universe, Mork & Mindy fell to earth. But while season 2 is not as fresh or inspired, it is still worth revisiting to marvel at Williams, a cosmic comic force. There was nothing wrong with Mork & Mindy that a little network tampering couldn't wreck, beginning with a disco-fied version of the show's theme song. Conrad Janis and Elizabeth Kerr, who portrayed Mindy's uptight father and more far-out grandmother, are out (although Janis does return for a couple of episodes, one of them being the inevitable clip show). Jay Thomas and Gina Hecht are in as the sibling owners of the New York Delicatessen. Also joining the cast is Jim Staahl as Mindy's preppy cousin, Nelson, a city councilman candidate, prompting many Mork potshots at politicians. Tom Poston, as grumpy Mr. Bickley and Robert Donner as addled cult leader Exidor enjoy expanded roles. If nothing else, Mork & Mindy was more ambitious in its second season, with hour-long episodes that veered from allegory (in the season opener, a shrunken Mork finds himself in a parallel universe where he joins a revolution against the Glums, who have outlawed humor) and high camp (Raquel Welch as Captain Nirvana--'nuff said--in "Mork vs. the Necrotons"). The better episodes are those in which extraterrestrial Mork is confounded by human behavior and curious customs. In "Stark Raving Mork," he picks a fight with Mindy (Pam Dawber, holding her own opposite the unpredictable Williams) thinking that it will add excitement to their relationship. In "Mork Learns to See," he befriends Mr. Bickley's blind son to experience life as he does. Mork & Mindy is of more than nostalgic interest. While the pop culture references and topical gags are stuck in the '70s (Mork manages a pun on Menachem Begin's name), Williams' physical shtick is timeless, and Mork's exuberance and innocent, child-like wonder as he tries to find his place in our world will resonate with a (na)new, (na)new generation. --Donald Liebenson The complete second season of the TV series Mork & Mindy. Review: THANK YOU!!!!!!!! Eternally grateful! Can't wait for season 3! - In 1978, "Mork and Mindy" was a ratings smash. However, the network changed the format and nixed Mindy's father (Fred) and grandmother (Cora) as one means of 'retooling' the show, which simply proves the suits don't even know when success sits on their lap! But I digress. Season 2's ratings were said to have plummeted, which prompted the network to bring back Fred and Cora (YES!!!), but having rewatched season 2, the episodes are riotously funny and with the usual moralizing messages we gen X'ers grew up on... and promptly forgot to follow, but who said anyone was perfect? In this season, we are treated to some of the series' best wit to date: Starting with the premiere episode, Mork takes a cold medicine that shrinks nasal membranes and he in turn shrinks to nothing because Orkans are nothing more than membranes... it was an hour long special. This episode freaked me as a child and still retains much of its power - even special effects were surprisingly successful and hold up rather well overall, even if there is a 'fluidity' problem with some of the zooming close-ups. That's how it was made, as was said by another it was not a DVD defect. And the moralizing over the energy crisis is also an interesting non-plot point for the first 5 minutes of the story. Later we get to meet Mork's vile enemies - the dreaded Necrotons. Show this to a non-fan, it'll hook 'em right away. And not just because Raquel Welch stars as the main Necroton and proves she really is a considerable actress and not merely a body with an incidental brain attached... but because of the jokes; many of which come out of nowhere yet whose relevance are staggeringly funny. In 1980, Robin Williams' lines and improv combined with the smiley-faced boxers had me laughing; re-watching it again yesterday had me laughing for far, far more reasons. Netflix or buy it for this episode alone! This one is also a special 1-hour entry. Another highlight to this season is when Mork is lulled into television commercials - it is another high point and extremely well written episode. Never mind that Robin Williams and Pam Dawber play against/with each other extremely well. Even if the low-point episodes are less than special (namely the rehash of the season 1 episode where Mork has to deal with the immigration people... and the clip show featuring the temporary return of Fred), Robin and Pam put in top rated performances, with dialogue to ensure you'll be laughing in hysterics, and I don't say that lightly. True, I missed Fred and Cora, but I know they will return. But the suits, for once, had a point and season 2 really contains a high number of gems -- even with the ditzy politician and deli owners who migrated from New York. They were never the same, but they weren't bad. But as we all know, Fred and Cora were the best sidekicks. DVD quality - while the images look a bit soft and there's plenty of film speckles, it doesn't detract. Color saturation is beautiful and the episodes are fairly spaced amongst the 4 discs. The packaging is cheaper, but considering how season 1 wasn't entirely profitable, what counts most in a DVD (the level of compression in the episodes) was retained. I am highly grateful that they kept with the 4 disc format. KUDOS!! :) I hope season 2 is successful so season 3 can come out as well. It too features a number of gems, including the hour-long opener "Put the Ork Back Into Mork". Review: Excellent - Completes my set!! Exactly as described.
| Contributor | Pam Dawber, Ralph James, Robin Williams, Tom Poston |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 290 Reviews |
| Format | Box set, Color, Full Screen, Multiple Formats, NTSC |
| Genre | Comedy/Television, Television |
| Language | English |
| Number Of Discs | 4 |
T**2
THANK YOU!!!!!!!! Eternally grateful! Can't wait for season 3!
In 1978, "Mork and Mindy" was a ratings smash. However, the network changed the format and nixed Mindy's father (Fred) and grandmother (Cora) as one means of 'retooling' the show, which simply proves the suits don't even know when success sits on their lap! But I digress. Season 2's ratings were said to have plummeted, which prompted the network to bring back Fred and Cora (YES!!!), but having rewatched season 2, the episodes are riotously funny and with the usual moralizing messages we gen X'ers grew up on... and promptly forgot to follow, but who said anyone was perfect? In this season, we are treated to some of the series' best wit to date: Starting with the premiere episode, Mork takes a cold medicine that shrinks nasal membranes and he in turn shrinks to nothing because Orkans are nothing more than membranes... it was an hour long special. This episode freaked me as a child and still retains much of its power - even special effects were surprisingly successful and hold up rather well overall, even if there is a 'fluidity' problem with some of the zooming close-ups. That's how it was made, as was said by another it was not a DVD defect. And the moralizing over the energy crisis is also an interesting non-plot point for the first 5 minutes of the story. Later we get to meet Mork's vile enemies - the dreaded Necrotons. Show this to a non-fan, it'll hook 'em right away. And not just because Raquel Welch stars as the main Necroton and proves she really is a considerable actress and not merely a body with an incidental brain attached... but because of the jokes; many of which come out of nowhere yet whose relevance are staggeringly funny. In 1980, Robin Williams' lines and improv combined with the smiley-faced boxers had me laughing; re-watching it again yesterday had me laughing for far, far more reasons. Netflix or buy it for this episode alone! This one is also a special 1-hour entry. Another highlight to this season is when Mork is lulled into television commercials - it is another high point and extremely well written episode. Never mind that Robin Williams and Pam Dawber play against/with each other extremely well. Even if the low-point episodes are less than special (namely the rehash of the season 1 episode where Mork has to deal with the immigration people... and the clip show featuring the temporary return of Fred), Robin and Pam put in top rated performances, with dialogue to ensure you'll be laughing in hysterics, and I don't say that lightly. True, I missed Fred and Cora, but I know they will return. But the suits, for once, had a point and season 2 really contains a high number of gems -- even with the ditzy politician and deli owners who migrated from New York. They were never the same, but they weren't bad. But as we all know, Fred and Cora were the best sidekicks. DVD quality - while the images look a bit soft and there's plenty of film speckles, it doesn't detract. Color saturation is beautiful and the episodes are fairly spaced amongst the 4 discs. The packaging is cheaper, but considering how season 1 wasn't entirely profitable, what counts most in a DVD (the level of compression in the episodes) was retained. I am highly grateful that they kept with the 4 disc format. KUDOS!! :) I hope season 2 is successful so season 3 can come out as well. It too features a number of gems, including the hour-long opener "Put the Ork Back Into Mork".
D**E
Excellent
Completes my set!! Exactly as described.
R**K
SEE MY REVIEW FOR MORK AND MINDY, SEASON 3 . . .
. . . In it I say M&M's humor still works in our cynically sophisticated, media-jaded Third Millennium. In fact, it's a strong draft of fresh air. A continuing bonus: like Robin Williams deep and wise Humor it gets better every time you experience it. Episode after episode it gets better, funnier, smarter. If you check my other M&M reviews, note the investment possibilities of collecting. Then compare costs of movies and classic TV series then and now. Check one example for new Amazon price versus Amazon MarketPlace price (INSERT) …Sure beats stock investments; more sure and sure entertaining/fun too (just a thought)rc
D**H
I wish I wasn't part of the 'Millennial' generation!
Bought the work and mindy series in honor of the late Robin Williams, this season along with the other were truly a joy to watch, both Robin and Pam were lovable to watch and it seriously had me wishing I grew up in the seventies. Anyways, I adore Mork and Mindy, and although I never knew this comedy in my childhood because of me being a part of the dreadful 'millenial' generation, I'll be keeping these discs the rest of my life, and show them to my children so they can enjoy and appreciate Robin Williams' talent in making us both laugh and cry. Rest in peace Robin, We'll keep you in our hearts forever.
O**B
RIP Robin
Memories from childhood and of one of the best comedians ever
D**S
Funny but not hysterical.
I bought the Mork and Mindy- The Second Season because I enjoyed the first season so much,I laughed so hard at times I had tears in my eyes,the second one is funny at times but not as hysterical as the first season. Some of the highlights of the second season is when the charactor Exidor is in the episodes,he brings an extra crazyness that seems to be missing at times in the second season.It still is worth the money if you enjoy seeing the genious that is Robin Williams.I started watching it for the second time and am enjoying it more.The first two disks seemed to be missing something from the first season and that was alot of the costars from the first season(Mindy's father and grandmother and the little boy Eugene known as "Plasma" to Mork who I thought was great on the show).
M**E
Season 2
Following the success of season 1 season 2 of Mork and Mindy followed this time we return without 2 of the main leads notably Mindys dad Fred and grandmother Cora but the arrival of Mindys lawyer cousin Nelson would lead to some classic episodes in the season premiere Mork in Wounderland pts 1 & 2 which is a 1 hour special where he shrinks only to appear in a backward world of coulourful animals and a Mindy clone called wait for this yes you guessed right Mandy as the season progressed we would see the return of Fred and of course Cora as guest stars getting them ready to return as regulers next season Roll on Season 3!!!!
D**N
Laughs to share with generations!
I loved Mork and Mindy when it came out. Robin Williams was just the best at everything he did and it's still so hard to believe he's not with us anymore. I got these to share the series with my children and grandchildren. We have had some of the best laughs we've had I a long time.
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