Robin Williams to be remembered in PBS primetime special

Director Penny Marshall and comedians Paul Rodriguez, Jerry Stiller, Louie Anderson and Pauly Shore are taking part in the documentary as well.

September 08, 2014 08:07 am | Updated 08:07 am IST - London

Robin Williams was a comedy actor who committed suicide last month.

Robin Williams was a comedy actor who committed suicide last month.

Funnyman Robin Williams is all set to be remembered in PBS primetime special.

’Robin Williams Remembered - A Pioneers of Television Special’ will document the star’s life story, from the early days of his comedy career to more recently entertaining troops overseas, reported Digital Spy.

Also included in the primetime special will be Williams’ final television interview, and recollections from ‘Mork & Mindy’s Pam Dawber, ‘Happy Days’ star Henry Winkler and Whoopi Goldberg.

Director Penny Marshall and comedians Paul Rodriguez, Jerry Stiller, Louie Anderson and Pauly Shore are taking part in the documentary as well.

’Robin Williams Remembered - A Pioneers of Television Special’ is slated to air on September 9 on various PBS stations.

The actor died in August, 2014.

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