Rewind Networks Adds Mork & Mindy to HITS Lineup

SINGAPORE: Mork & Mindy, the classic sitcom starring late comedian Robin Williams, is slated to begin airing exclusively on Rewind Networks' HITS channel at the end of the month.

Under the agreement, all four seasons of Mork & Mindy will broadcast to Asian audiences in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines, with additional markets to follow. The 49×30-minute show, distributed by CBS Studios International, sees Williams portray an alien observing Earthling culture. It will also be available through catch-up on-demand channel HITS Replay and for streaming on the HITS app, which can be accessed by authenticated pay-TV subscribers on iOS and Android devices.

Sandie Lee, the VP and channel head at Rewind Networks, commented: "It is in the HITS DNA to celebrate the very best in TV and Robin Williams' comedic genius in Mork & Mindy makes it a must-have TV series to add to our already stellar lineup of shows. When the show first launched it was considered appointment TV. Missing episodes made you a social pariah. Now with the benefit of a daily weekday strip, Sunday night binge-view session and catch-up on-demand, viewers will have ample opportunities to watch the series that propelled Robin Williams to international fame."

Avi Himatsinghani, the founder and CEO of Rewind Networks, added: "Robin Williams was and still is an icon to people today. His brand of comedy was relevant then, now and will continue to bring laughs to multiple generations. HITS in its own little way is celebrating the life of this legendary artiste and continuing his legacy by bringing his greatest TV comedic moments to audiences in the region, some of whom are watching his breakout role for the first time."