Farewell to a TV Visionary: Howard Storm, Who Made Us Laugh on ‘Mork & Mindy,’ Passes at 94
- What’s Inside:
- Remembering Howard Storm
- His Big Hits: ‘Mork & Mindy,’ ‘Valerie,’ and More
- A Look Back at His Career
We just heard some sad news. Howard Storm, a director who brought so many classic TV shows to life, has passed away. He was 94.
You probably know his work best. He directed a whopping 59 episodes of the super funny ‘Mork & Mindy.’ Think about all those hilarious moments with Mork from Ork and Mindy! He also worked on shows like ‘Rhoda’ and ‘Valerie.’ So many laughs, right?
His career was packed with hits. ‘ALF,’ ‘Full House,’ ‘Head of the Class,’ ‘Major Dad,’ ‘Perfect Strangers’ – he helmed episodes for all of them. He had a real knack for capturing that lighthearted, often quirky, vibe that made these shows so special. The visual style of those shows, full of bright colors and memorable characters, really had a fantastic aesthetic.
It’s amazing to think about the sheer volume of work he did. He helped shape the way we remember so many of our favorite sitcoms. His touch made them feel warm and familiar.
Our Take
It’s always a little sad when someone who gave us so much joy leaves us. Howard Storm’s direction helped create some truly iconic TV moments. We’ll definitely be remembering those big laughs he helped bring to our screens.
