Illness slowed me from getting this post out on time (I’m doing better, hopefully I won’t be in the obit pages soon). I was bummed to read the news via the AV Club.
Jonathan’s heyday was mostly over when I became more aware of comedy, etc. He remained an influential force through a special on HBO showcasing his abilities to portray various personalities at a baseball game and I think he used to do commercials for an Arby’s-like chain. Jonathan’s legacy lived on through Robin Williams, who was his biggest fan. Although I thought Mork and Mindy getting married would ruin the show, their son Merth played by Jonathan was the bright spot in what became the program’s final season.
After Mork & Mindy, I only recall hearing him as voice on various cartoons, namely Johnny Bravo, Ahhh! Real Monsters and Animaniacs. It was pretty cool to see him in Alec Baldwin’s superhero franchise attempt The Shadow.
Marc Maron reposted his interview with him two years ago. I definitely need to listen to it soon. Get a better clue regarding modern comedy in its formative years.