1 month ago
Robin Williams rose to fame on Mork & Mindy after studying at Juilliard
The actor earned critical acclaim with roles in Good Morning, Vietnam and Good Will Hunting
Williams dealt with addiction throughout his life but credited his children for inspiring his commitment to sobriety
Robin Williams changed what good comedy looks like.
The Oscar-winning entertainer was born in Chicago and knew he had a knack for making people laugh from a young age. He went on attend Julliard where he studied in the theater department but left in 1976 to pursue stand-up comedy.
#good #comedy #mork #juilliard
The actor earned critical acclaim with roles in Good Morning, Vietnam and Good Will Hunting
Williams dealt with addiction throughout his life but credited his children for inspiring his commitment to sobriety
Robin Williams changed what good comedy looks like.
The Oscar-winning entertainer was born in Chicago and knew he had a knack for making people laugh from a young age. He went on attend Julliard where he studied in the theater department but left in 1976 to pursue stand-up comedy.
#good #comedy #mork #juilliard
1 month ago
Every era has its beauty standards, each carrying through to the next generations as either kitsch or cool. The '80s have received their fair share of condemnation and celebration as either or, but there's a unique glamour that '80s soap opera divas, such as Morgan Fairchild, have translated to the decades since.
Although the Texas native got her start on television back in the '70s with hit series such as "Search for Tomorrow," "Happy Days," and "Mork & Mindy," the '80s brought about a fresh new decade of big opportunities (and even bigger hair). Alongside films such as "The Seduction" and "Pee-wee's Big Adventure," Fairchild also continued her career on TV with series like "Flamingo Road" and "Paper Dolls." However, some of her most iconic roles come from her nearly 30-year run on "General Hospital," as well as her stint as Chandler Bing's mom in "Friends." Still acting into her 70s, Fairchild also started her own podcast, "2 B****es From Texas," alongside sister Cathryn Hartt. You can still see traces of her signature '80s glam in her makeup, outfits, and hair today, having refined her taste and tweaked it to the times.
However, while Fairchild was undoubtedly one of the most fashionable actresses of the '80s, there were some looks that were a clear trial and error. Fashion taste fluctuates as our lives do, and as the "Shattered Illusions" star can attest through her own tragedies in life, not every moment can be a hit. Although incredibly rare, here are a few fashion flops from her heyday.
Read more: 10 Facts About The Beverly Hillbillies Cast Only Real Fans Would Know
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#fairchild #although #texas #every
Although the Texas native got her start on television back in the '70s with hit series such as "Search for Tomorrow," "Happy Days," and "Mork & Mindy," the '80s brought about a fresh new decade of big opportunities (and even bigger hair). Alongside films such as "The Seduction" and "Pee-wee's Big Adventure," Fairchild also continued her career on TV with series like "Flamingo Road" and "Paper Dolls." However, some of her most iconic roles come from her nearly 30-year run on "General Hospital," as well as her stint as Chandler Bing's mom in "Friends." Still acting into her 70s, Fairchild also started her own podcast, "2 B****es From Texas," alongside sister Cathryn Hartt. You can still see traces of her signature '80s glam in her makeup, outfits, and hair today, having refined her taste and tweaked it to the times.
However, while Fairchild was undoubtedly one of the most fashionable actresses of the '80s, there were some looks that were a clear trial and error. Fashion taste fluctuates as our lives do, and as the "Shattered Illusions" star can attest through her own tragedies in life, not every moment can be a hit. Although incredibly rare, here are a few fashion flops from her heyday.
Read more: 10 Facts About The Beverly Hillbillies Cast Only Real Fans Would Know
Vinnie Zuffante/Getty Images
#fairchild #although #texas #every
2 months ago
MUMBAI: Ryan ten Doeschate has stepped down as India's men's ***** istant coach, bringing an end to his two-year stint with the national team, while Subhadeep Ghosh will be India's new fielding coach after T Dilip's contract came to an end and was not renewed, TOI has learnt.
Ten Doeschate and Dilip's final ***** ignment was India's white-ball tour of England. Both will, thus, not travel with Team India for their two-Test tour of Sri Lanka in August, while it will be the first international ***** ignment for Subhadeep, who has been the fielding coach of India A teams in the past.
During India's England tour, Ten Doeschate informed the BCCI of his decision to leave, despite being offered an extension until 2027 by the board. Although the BCCI was keen to retain him, the former Netherlands all-rounder declined the offer, citing personal reasons. With a young family, Ten Doeschate opted to step away from the demands of international cricket and its relentless travel schedule.
Meanwhile, fielding coach T Dilip is parting ways with the national team following the completion of his tenure. He will not travel with the squad for the upcoming Test tour of Sri Lanka.
Ten Doeschate joined the Indian coaching setup in July 2024 after former India opener Gautam Gambhir succeeded Rahul Dravid as the head coach following India's T20 World Cup triumph. Having worked closely with Gambhir during their successful stint at Kolkata Knight Riders, the former Netherlands all-rounder was brought into the national setup by Gambhir alongside bowling coach Morne Morkel.
During Ten Doeschate's stint, India won the Champions Trophy and the Asia Cup in 2025 and successfully defended the 2026 T20 World Cup, although the Test side endured a difficult period, losing the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia before suffering series defeats against New Zealand (3-0) and South Africa (2-0) at home.
#doeschate #India #Gambhir
Ten Doeschate and Dilip's final ***** ignment was India's white-ball tour of England. Both will, thus, not travel with Team India for their two-Test tour of Sri Lanka in August, while it will be the first international ***** ignment for Subhadeep, who has been the fielding coach of India A teams in the past.
During India's England tour, Ten Doeschate informed the BCCI of his decision to leave, despite being offered an extension until 2027 by the board. Although the BCCI was keen to retain him, the former Netherlands all-rounder declined the offer, citing personal reasons. With a young family, Ten Doeschate opted to step away from the demands of international cricket and its relentless travel schedule.
Meanwhile, fielding coach T Dilip is parting ways with the national team following the completion of his tenure. He will not travel with the squad for the upcoming Test tour of Sri Lanka.
Ten Doeschate joined the Indian coaching setup in July 2024 after former India opener Gautam Gambhir succeeded Rahul Dravid as the head coach following India's T20 World Cup triumph. Having worked closely with Gambhir during their successful stint at Kolkata Knight Riders, the former Netherlands all-rounder was brought into the national setup by Gambhir alongside bowling coach Morne Morkel.
During Ten Doeschate's stint, India won the Champions Trophy and the Asia Cup in 2025 and successfully defended the 2026 T20 World Cup, although the Test side endured a difficult period, losing the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia before suffering series defeats against New Zealand (3-0) and South Africa (2-0) at home.
#doeschate #India #Gambhir
2 months ago
Robin Williams, who died in 2014, would have turned 75 on July 21
To celebrate the day, his elder son Zak shared a heartfelt Instagram post showing Robin on the set of Mork & Mindy
"Today I'm remembering your weirdness and your extraordinary capacity to love," wrote Zak in his remembrance
The late Robin Williams' son Zak is celebrating his life.
On Tuesday, July 21 — what would have been Robin's 75th birthday — Zak, 43, posted an image on Instagram of the late star in costume as Mork from Ork, his beloved extraterrestrial character from breakout sitcom Mork & Mindy.
#robin #mork #Instagram #died
To celebrate the day, his elder son Zak shared a heartfelt Instagram post showing Robin on the set of Mork & Mindy
"Today I'm remembering your weirdness and your extraordinary capacity to love," wrote Zak in his remembrance
The late Robin Williams' son Zak is celebrating his life.
On Tuesday, July 21 — what would have been Robin's 75th birthday — Zak, 43, posted an image on Instagram of the late star in costume as Mork from Ork, his beloved extraterrestrial character from breakout sitcom Mork & Mindy.
#robin #mork #Instagram #died
2 months ago
New Delhi: The Indian cricket board (BCCI) may have to work overtime to get the support staff for the Indian team in order after the conclusion of the ongoing England tour. TOI understands that ***** istant coach Ryan ten Doeschate and fast bowling coach Morne Morkel are contemplating moving on from their respective roles once their contracts expire after the ODI series in England this month.
"Doeschate isn't very sure of continuing with this job. He has conveyed his problems with travelling with the team throughout the year. Morkel is still weighing his options. The board is discussing the matter with the two coaches and will try to see if things can be sorted out," a BCCI source told TOI.
The Indian team is due to leave for Sri Lanka for a two-Test series in the first week of Aug. Cricket head at the Centre of Excellence (CoE) VVS Laxman will take his CoE coaching staff with him for India's three-match T20I series in Zimbabwe in the last week of July.
Sources said that Doeschate may be in talks with an IPL franchise, while Morkel hasn't said anything firmly yet. Head coach Gautam Gambhir had handpicked these two coaches when he took charge in July 2024. The BCCI has always endorsed support staff coming through its coaching programme at the CoE. Last year, Abhishek Nayar was replaced by Sitanshu Kotak as batting coach.
If things aren't resolved with Doeschate and Morkel, the BCCI may be forced to send Lakshmipathy Balaji, who was recently appointed as the fast bowling coach at the CoE, to Sri Lanka.
Fielding coach under fire
TOI has also learnt that fielding coach T Dilip is under pressure to save his job. The board is not happy with the team's deteriorating fielding standards. Dilip got a reprieve last year after being sacked along with Nayar.
"Doeschate isn't very sure of continuing with this job. He has conveyed his problems with travelling with the team throughout the year. Morkel is still weighing his options. The board is discussing the matter with the two coaches and will try to see if things can be sorted out," a BCCI source told TOI.
The Indian team is due to leave for Sri Lanka for a two-Test series in the first week of Aug. Cricket head at the Centre of Excellence (CoE) VVS Laxman will take his CoE coaching staff with him for India's three-match T20I series in Zimbabwe in the last week of July.
Sources said that Doeschate may be in talks with an IPL franchise, while Morkel hasn't said anything firmly yet. Head coach Gautam Gambhir had handpicked these two coaches when he took charge in July 2024. The BCCI has always endorsed support staff coming through its coaching programme at the CoE. Last year, Abhishek Nayar was replaced by Sitanshu Kotak as batting coach.
If things aren't resolved with Doeschate and Morkel, the BCCI may be forced to send Lakshmipathy Balaji, who was recently appointed as the fast bowling coach at the CoE, to Sri Lanka.
Fielding coach under fire
TOI has also learnt that fielding coach T Dilip is under pressure to save his job. The board is not happy with the team's deteriorating fielding standards. Dilip got a reprieve last year after being sacked along with Nayar.
2 months ago
'Why such unnecessary comments?': BCCI VC Rajeev Shukla defends Gautam Gambhir over Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's India debut delay originally appeared on Cricket News. Add Cricket News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla backs team management over Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's delayed debut.
Bowling coach Morne Morkel says dropping World Cup heroes for Sooryavanshi isn't straightforward.
India legends, including Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, all push for Sooryavanshi's immediate inclusion.
Questions keep swirling around Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's wait for a senior India cap, and now BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla has stepped into the debate, firmly backing the team management and insisting the 15-year-old will get his chance when the moment is right.
BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla backs team management over Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's delayed debut.
Bowling coach Morne Morkel says dropping World Cup heroes for Sooryavanshi isn't straightforward.
India legends, including Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, all push for Sooryavanshi's immediate inclusion.
Questions keep swirling around Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's wait for a senior India cap, and now BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla has stepped into the debate, firmly backing the team management and insisting the 15-year-old will get his chance when the moment is right.
