Stars on Screen
Robin remembered: It takes a special kind of person to make the whole world laugh, and Robin Williams was one of the few who could do that.The comedian and actor took his own life in 2014, but his legacy lives on in his countless fans, and HBO is taking an in-depth look at his life and what made him tick.
“Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind” premieres Monday, July 16, on the premium channel, and peels back the layers to find out how Williams became one of world’s most beloved personalities. From his youth in the San Francisco Bay area to his time starring in “Mork & Mindy” to his Oscar-winning role in “Good Will Hunting” (1997), the documentary tells his story mostly through the comedian’s own words. Through interviews, home movies and onstage footage from throughout his life, a door is opened into Williams’ mind to reveal his creative process and the things that drove him to the height of success.
Other actors and comedians who worked with Williams over the years also provide tributes and insider anecdotes about their departed friend. David Letterman (“My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman”), Billy Crystal (“City Slickers,”
1991), Whoopi Goldberg, (“The View”), Steve Martin (“Roxanne,”
1987), Eric Idle (“Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” 1975) and Pam Dawber (“Mork & Mindy”) all provide insight into the late comedian, as does his son, Zak.
Whether it was his hilarious standup, his charming voice work as the Genie in “Aladdin” (1992), his dramatic turn in films such as “One Hour Photo” (2002) or his TV work in “Mork & Mindy,” Robin Williams was a multifaceted comedian and actor who was loved around the world.Take an indepth journey to discover what made him tick in “Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind,” on HBO on Monday, July 16.
Down but not out: Roseanne may be out, but “Roseanne” is still a go at ABC. By now, most people who fell in love all over again with the revived sitcom will have heard about its cancellation following controversy surrounding star Roseanne Barr, but there’s good news for fans of the Conner family: a spinoff has been ordered straight to series by ABC.
“The Conners” doesn’t have a premiere date yet, but early production
has begun on the 10-episode series, with all of the main cast slated to return. Sara Gilbert (“The Talk”), who was integral to getting “Roseanne” brought back two decades after its original finale, will once again be joined by John Goodman (“Argo,” 2012), Laurie Metcalf (“Lady Bird,” 2017), Alicia Goranson (“Boys Don’t Cry,” 1999) and Michael Fishman (“A.I. Artificial Intelligence,” 2001) as the iconic Conner family.
How the new series will deal with Barr’s absence remains to be seen, but the news release announcing the spinoff does drop a few clues, explaining that “the Conner family who, after a sudden turn of events, are forced to face the daily struggles of life in Lanford in a way they never have before.”