I might know him best as the Genie, but for many, Robin Williams will always be the extraterrestrial Mork who graced television screens in the 1970s and 1980s on the sitcom Mork & Mindy. Based in Boulder, the show had a huge cult following and was a love letter not only to the comedic genius of Robin Williams, but also to the city of Boulder itself.
For the history and cultural relevance of Mork & Mindy, check out my article with Your Boulder, “Boulder’s Beloved Alien: The Story of Mork & Mindy,” here.