Fans of Mork & Mindy never seen this blooper until recently, despite the show’s wild hilarity and Robin Williams’ enduring comic talent. The amusing incident, which was kept a secret for more than 40 years, demonstrates that even the most famous people may experience pandemonium on set.

The notorious incident happened during a sequence that was supposed to be straightforward and endearing. In typical Mork form, Williams over-improvised, causing props to fly everywhere and making it difficult for co-star Pam Dawber to maintain a straight face. The outcome was pure comic gold, but the producers decided it was too chaotic for the show and put it on hold without telling the viewers.

The clip was hidden away in archives for decades until it was made public by a recently released behind-the-scenes film. “This is comedy genius!” and “Robin Williams could make anything hilarious, even a blooper!” were among the initial reactions from fans on social media. It’s a unique look into the magic of one of the most cherished sitcoms on television.

This blooper serves as a reminder to viewers that Robin Williams’ erratic, impromptu genius was what made Mork & Mindy so endearing, even after four decades. Some moments are just too humorous to ever really go away, as evidenced by the fact that fans are laughing again.