Robin Williams: Unknown Facts About the Comedy Legend

Mork & Mindy Changed Sitcom Filming

The creator of Mork & Mindy, Gary Marshall, found that with the standard 2-3 cameras on a sitcom set he was missing out on comedic gold because Robin often ran around. He decided to add a fourth camera to capture every moment, which was later adopted by other sitcoms.

Heart Surgery Postponed His One-Man Show

Williams was working on his 2009 one-man show, Weapons of Self-Destruction, when he was suddenly hospitalized in March for heart issues. It was later revealed that he underwent an aortic valve replacement surgery in Cleveland, Ohio. “I’m so touched by everyone’s support and well wishes,” he said. “This tour has been amazing fun and I can’t wait to get back out on the road after a little tune-up.” Williams kept true to his word and finished the tour from September to December of 2009.

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