For The Love Of…Aliens by Artemis Crow

Okay, seriously, it’s not what you think. 

July 21st, 2022, is Invite an Alien to Live with You Day! This holiday celebrates Mork & Mindy, a television show that starred Pam Dawber as Mindy and Robin Williams as Mork, an alien from the planet Ork. The day takes place on Robin Williams’ birthday, so he is celebrated as well.

When Marshall auditioned Williams for the role, Williams sat upside down in his chair. Marshall said he gave Williams the part because “he was the only alien to audition.” 

Robin Williams was born on July 21, 1951. He became known for his quick, improvisational performance style, and for his range of acting abilities, from comedic to dramatic. He went to Juilliard in New York City, and got his start in stand-up, working in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Although he appeared on The Richard Pryor Show and Laugh-In (the late-1970s revival), it wasn’t until he became Mork that he became widely known.

How to Observe Invite an Alien to Live with You Day

Celebrate the day by putting on some rainbow suspenders and dressing up like Mork. You could then watch the Happy Days episode “My Favorite Orkan,” before proceeding to watch as much of Mork & Mindy as you can. You could also watch one of Williams’ many films or some of his stand-up, such as Weapons of Self Destruction. To learn more about Robin Williams’ life, read Robin by Dave Itzkoff, or watch Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind. If you are feeling up for an adventure, transport yourself to the house where Mork and Mindy lived. 

So today, celebrate your inner child as Robin did. Sit upside down in a chair, look up into the heavens and invite an alien to live with you. Nanu, nanu!

May Your Words Flow Freely,

Artemis

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