Los Angeles CA., December 18, 2019: Howard Storm, legendary TV director from the 70s, 80s, 90s, laughs as he changes his hearing aid in his living room at his home in Beverly Hills on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. Strom directed shows like "Happy Days," "Mork and Mindy" and many others. He also cast Jim Carrey in his first movie.(Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times)

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My Favorite Room | Howard Storm

At 88, veteran TV director Howard Storm has lots of stories to tell

TV director Howard Storm laughs as he changes his hearing aid in his living room at his Beverly Hills home last month. Storm directed “Happy Days,” “Mork & Mindy” and many others. He also cast Jim Carrey in his first movie. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times)

Los Angeles CA., December 18, 2019: The living room at Howard Storm, legendary TV director from the 70s, 80s, 90s, home in Beverly Hills on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. Strom directed shows like "Happy Days," "Mork and Mindy" and many others. He also cast Jim Carrey in his first movie.(Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times)

“Patricia did a great job decorating,” Storm said of his wife. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times)

Los Angeles CA., December 18, 2019: A photo of Robbin Williams and Howard Storm along with other cast and crew is displayed in the living room at his home in Beverly Hills on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. Legendary TV director from the 70s, 80s, 90s, Strom directed shows like "Happy Days," "Mork and Mindy" and many others. He also cast Jim Carrey in his first movie.(Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times)

A photo of Robin Williams and Howard Storm along with other cast and crew. “I did 59 episodes of ‘Mork & Mindy,’” said Storm. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times)

Los Angeles CA., December 18, 2019: Photos decorate the living room walls of Howard Storm’s home in Beverly Hills on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. Legendary TV director, Strom directed shows like "Happy Days," "Mork and Mindy" and many others. He also cast Jim Carrey in his first movie.(Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times)

Photos decorate the walls. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times)

Los Angeles CA., December 18, 2019: A award sits on the piano in Howard Storm’s living room at his home in Beverly Hills on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. Legendary TV director from the 70s, 80s, 90s, Strom directed shows like "Happy Days," "Mork and Mindy" and many others. He also cast Jim Carrey in his first movie.(Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times)

The Spotlight Award from the Beverly Hills Theater Guild sits on the piano. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times)

Los Angeles CA., December 18, 2019: A painting hangs above the piano in Howard Storm’s living room at his home in Beverly Hills on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. Legendary TV director from the 70s, 80s, 90s, directed shows like "Happy Days," "Mork and Mindy" and many others. He also cast Jim Carrey in his first movie.(Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times)

A painting hangs above the piano. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times)

Los Angeles CA., December 18, 2019: Horse trophies and figurines decorate Howard Storm’s living room at his home in Beverly Hills on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. Legendary TV director from the 70s, 80s, 90s, directed shows like "Happy Days," "Mork and Mindy" and many others. He also cast Jim Carrey in his first movie.(Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times)

Horse trophies and figurines. “Every time I see a horse that’s interesting I buy it,” Storm said. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times)

The living room. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times)

Los Angeles CA., December 18, 2019: A statue sits on the fire place in Howard Storm’s living room at his home in Beverly Hills on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. Legendary TV director from the 70s, 80s, 90s, Strom directed shows like "Happy Days," "Mork and Mindy" and many others. He also cast Jim Carrey in his first movie.(Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times)

A Groucho Marx figure. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times)

Los Angeles CA., December 18, 2019: Howard Storm, legendary TV director from the 70s, 80s, 90s, sits for a portrait in his living room at his home in Beverly Hills on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. Strom directed shows like "Happy Days," "Mork and Mindy" and many others. He also cast Jim Carrey in his first movie.(Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times)

Storm’s favorite memory is his 88th birthday, with both of his sons: “Every time I’m with my sons it’s a favorite moment.” (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times)