One, two, three o'clock, four o'clock, rock.. Poodle skirts..jukeboxes..cars with soaring tail fins.. and rockin' and rollin' all week long. Those Happy Days are here again, on this three-disc, must-have DVD set. Join one of America's best-loved TV families - the Cunninghams - in the premiere season of this top-rated (a top 20 series for 8 of it's 11 seasons) television series. Richie Cunningham (Ron Howard), Warren "Potsie" Weber (Anson Williams), Ralph Malph (Donny Most), "The Fonz" (Henry Winkler), Howard Cunningham (Tom Bosley), Marion Cunningham (Marion Ross), and Joanie Cunningham (Erin Moran) head a brilliant comedic cast in this nostalgic, smash-hit TV sitcom. Arnold's Drive-In is their local hangout and meeting place, and lots of hilarious, memorable and classic adventures are the result. Take a trip back to a simpler time and relive all the fun, music and laughs of those good ol' Happy Days - with this complete first season DVD collection.
Happy Days are here again! Enjoy Season Two of this American TV classic! The gang from the top-rated sitcom is back for more 1950s fun -- Richie Cunningham (Ron Howard), his parents Howard (Tom Bosley) and Marion (Marion Ross), his buddies Ralph (Donny Most) and Potsie (Anson Williams), and the coolest greaser, Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli (Henry Winkler). Join Richie and his friends for more rockin' adventures as they grow into young adulthood. This four-disc DVD collection contains 23 episodes of memorable entertainment for the whole family.
The best-loved TV sitcom of all time returns. Take a memorable trip back to the rockin' 1950s
with Happy Days Season Three! Catch up with greaser Arthur "The Fonz" Fonzarelli (Henry Winkler),
Richie Cunningham (Ron Howard) and the whole gang for more rock-n-roll antics and family fun.
Join the Fonz and Richie on their hilarious double-date with Laverne and Shirley, and
don't miss Fonzie's daredevil motorcycle jump over 14 garbage cans! This new fun-filled, four-disc
DVD set contains 23 third season episodes plus a special feature "The Second Anniversary Show." Packed
with wholesome adventures, music and laughs, enjoy hours of classic family entertainment with
Happy Days Season Three!
Set in 1950s Milwaukee, this much-loved sitcom is TV Americana at its funniest. Join Richie (Ron Howard), "The Fonz" (Henry Winkler), Potsie (Anson Williams), Ralph (Donny Most), Joanie (Erin Moran) and the lovable Cunninghams (Tom Bosley and Marion Ross) for 25 (half-hour) classic episodes of family entertainment.
Watch as the Fonz reunites with his old flame Pinky Tuscadero in "Fonzie Loves Pinky," which also debuts Al Delvecchio as the new owner of Arnold's; see Potsie come to Fonzie's rescue in "Fonzie's Hero"; and witness the lucky shot that makes Richie a basketball hero in "A Shot in the Dark." Happy Days Season Four will keep the whole family rockin' and rollin' with laughter!
As we broke back on March 11, The Hub has acquired Who's the Boss? and they started airing it last week, but now we have more updates on The Hub's schedule. Who's the Boss? airs Tuesday nights 12-2am ET but we didn't mention in the original story that it also now airs in late nights on most weeknights (Mon-Wed nights) at 3:30am. Surrounding the sitcom on those nights is Laverne & Shirley at 2am, Happy Days at 2:30am, and Mork & Mindy at 3am, with the aforementioned Who's the Boss?, to create a two-hour, late night sitcom block. Sitcoms are no longer airing in primetime, except for ALF on Sunday nights 9-11pm and Thursdays 8-9pm, and The Hub's You Rule Thursday block (9pm-12am, encores 1-4am). On to the weekend, Friday nights from 2-3am had The Facts of Life, but now they have removed that hour with repeats of Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader. Not to worry, The Facts of Life will still be featured from time to time on You Rule Thursday block. Happy Days (3-4am), Laverne & Shirley (4am) and Mork & Mindy (4:30am) remain on Friday nights. On Saturday nights, we have Happy Days (3-4am) and Laverne & Shirley (4am) only. And finally on Sunday nights, we have ALF at 1am, Mork & Mindy at 1:30am, followed by the unchanged Doogie Howser at 2am, Family Ties at 2:30am, and Sabrina the Teenage Witch at 3am. As mentioned earlier, in primetime on Sundays we have ALF from 9-11pm, which recently replaced Lois & Clark, which is off the line-up for now. Stay with us for continued updates on The Hub and tune in tonight for the new late night Hub sitcom block beginning at 2am ET!
Marion Ross, who is best known of course as Mrs. Cunningham on the '70s sitcom Happy Days and of course one of the celebrities we have interviewed back in 2011, was recently on WGN Radio in Chicago on the new TV pilot she is working on, her past TV appearances before Happy Days (Life with Father, Rawhide, Hawaii Five-0, etc), of course Happy Days, and current appearances later this spring on ABC's The Middle, Anger Management and more. So what pilot is she in? fubble entertainment, LLC. founded by the Emmy® award-winning team of Teresa L. Thome and Patrick W. Ziegler, will stage a public reading and filming of their sitcom in development, I've Got a Life in Kalamazoo. The event, in partnership with Chicago's Museum of Broadcast Communications, features an award-winning cast led by triple threat performer Vicki Lewis (NewsRadio, Broadway/Chicago, Finding Nemo), multiple Emmy® and Golden Globe winner, Ed Asner (The Mary Tyler Moore Show), and Emmy® and Golden Globe Nominee, Marion Ross (Happy Days, Brothers & Sisters, Gilmore Girls). Gregory Jbara (Tony Award® – Billy Elliot, Blue Bloods/CBS) and two-time Emmy® winner Patrick W. Ziegler are also featured in the cast. The reading will take place at the Museum of Broadcast Communications at 360 N. State Street in downtown Chicago with two readings -- Saturday, April 13 at 7:30 pm CT and Sunday, April 14 at 2:00 pm CT. Tickets, on sale now at www.LifeInKzoo.com, range in price from $22 to $155. Some pricing includes VIP options to meet and dine with the cast. All audience members will be given the opportunity to provide feedback. Proceeds will benefit the Museum of Broadcast Communications. Additional partners include The MeTV Network, WCIU, The U and Sol Design, with support from Bryan Cave, LLP. fubble is promising an engaging, entertaining, and one-of-a-kind experience.
I’ve Got A Life in Kalamazoo is about Nilah Hoyer (Lewis), a small town singer/performer. In the midst of a mid-life crisis, Nilah decides to finally attempt to move her career to the next level. With a best friend, Clayton Croft, living the fabulous life in Chicago, urging her to move to the Windy City, and a husband who merrily rolls along with all the punches, this is finally her moment. With one phone call, a turn of events occurs and Nilah must stay in Kalamazoo – reluctantly – to care for her aging parents, Bob and Imelda Hoyer. Stay tuned for further updates on this potential pilot, but if you're in Chicago, go watch the pilot taping! Anyway, listen to the great interview Marion gives to WGN Radio's Dave Plier.
The Hallmark Channel will be adding two classic sitcoms to its line-up in the new year! We mentioned that The Hallmark Channel has acquired the rights to groovy '70s sitcom The Brady Bunch, but they have also acquired another coolamundo sitcom... Happy Days! Currently The Hallmark Channel is in their holiday mode with the sitcoms/TV series on a little break for holiday movies but come Wednesday, January 2, 2013, all of your favorite Hallmark Channel sitcoms and dramas return with these two sitcom added! The Brady Bunch will air weekdays in a two-hour block from 6-8pm, while Happy Days will air Mon-Thurs in primetime in a two-hour block from 8-10pm! Whooah! As for the rest of the schedule, I Love Lucy returns weekdays from 5-8am leading into an encore of talk show Marie at 8am. Then the two-hour original series Home & Family airs at 9am leading into a new Marie at 11am. Then its back to sitcoms and dramas for the rest of the day! Spend lunchtime with The Waltons at 12 noon and 1pm, followed by a double dose of Little House on the Prairie at 2pm & 3pm. In the afternoon, Hallmark will thank you for being a friend with America's favorite ladies, The Golden Girls from 4-6pm leading into The Brady Bunch from 6-8pm.
In primetime, as mentioned we are morphed back into the '50s with the '70s sitcom Happy Days from 8-10pm (Mon-Thurs). NUMB3RS has migrated over to Hallmark Movie Channel on Mondays nights from 10pm-12am, as that did not work on Mondays in primetime on Hallmark. Frasier Crane is back in late primetime with a two-hour block of Frasier every weeknight from 10pm-12am. An encore of The Golden Girls will follow in late night from 12am-2am, leading into an hour of Cheers at 2am. Norm! And finally for weeknights, Frasier encores from 3-5am. One other note, Fridays 8-10pm will be a movie instead of Happy Days. Onto weekends, I Love Lucy will air from 5-9am followed by The Golden Girls from 9am-11am. A lot of movies then follow from 11am-1am (on Sundays it is 11am-11pm, as a two-hour Frasier block airs from 11pm-1am). The Golden Girls will air in late night from 1am-3am, followed by Frasier from 3-5am.
Currently The Brady Bunch is airing on cable on INSP every weekday and also on digital broadcast on The MeTV Network every Sunday in a two-hour block in midday. Happy Days currently can be seen on cable on INSP every weekday and was also recently on The Hub.
INSP has acquired the rights to air the classic sitcom Happy Days and the family drama Little House on the Prairie. Both programs will start airing in January, 2012. The new programming kicks off with the Little House on the Prairie "Premiere Marathon" on New Year's Day (Sunday, Jan. 1) starting at 1pm. We'll have more on its regular timeslots at a later date. One, two, three o'clock, four o'clock, rock...jukeboxes...sock hops....poodle skirts...rockin' and rollin' all week long, those Happy Days are here again – on INSP starting Monday, Jan. 2! Fonz and the gang will join the weekday line-up on Jan. 2, airing weeknights at 6pm. These two series will join the INSP schedule that already consists of classics like The Brady Bunch, Our House, The Big Valley, The Waltons, and Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman. All of those series are still expected to remain on the schedule, but we will bring you that full January 2012 schedule as soon as INSP is ready to announce it! So hang tight, but get ready for these two classics!
Nickelodeon has ordered its first-ever original scripted comedy pilot, Daddy's Home, starring Scott Baio (Charles in Charge, Happy Days). A multi-camera, half-hour comedy for Nick at Nite, Daddy's Home follows David Hobbs (Baio) an actor who, after ten years of starring as America's favorite TV dad, becomes a stay-at-home father to honor the deal he made with his soap star wife so that she may return to the limelight. The project comes from creators/executive producers Tina Albanese and Patrick Labyorteaux and is helmed by executive producers Eric Bischoff and Jason Hervey through their production company Bischoff Hervey Entertainment (BHE), along with Baio. Hervey is best known for the role of Wayne Arnold in the Emmy Award-winning hit series The Wonder Years. Daddy's Home marks Hervey and Baio's return to scripted comedy, with BHE having previously collaborated on three acclaimed unscripted series including Scott Baio is 45 and Single, Scott Baio is 46 and Pregnant, and Confessions of a Teen Idol.
For over 30 years, Baio has been a beloved actor, successful producer, writer and director. He received his acting break in 1976 when he was cast as the lead in the youthful gangster film Bugsy Malone. Baio is perhaps best known for his role as Chachi Arcola on one of television's most iconic comedy series Happy Days, followed by a starring role in the spin-off series Joanie Loves Chachi. He also had roles on two short-lived Garry Marshall sitcom Blansky's Beauties and Who's Watching the Kids. Baio also starred in his own 1980s hit sitcom, Charles in Charge. He also co-starred on ABC's short-lived sitcom Baby Talk. He also had big screen movie roles like on the sex farce Zapped! Following his television comedy roles, he delved into some deeper and more dramatic roles, such as in the award-winning ABC after-school special, Stoned, the CBS film The Boy Who Drank Too Much and as a hemophiliac in NBC's Senior Trip! He continued his acting career as the youthful associate of Dick Van Dyke on the successful CBS series Diagnosis Murder and a decade later, made several appearances on the Emmy Award-winning television series Arrested Development. As mentioned earlier, most recently Baio was featured as himself on VH1's popular series, Scott Baio is 45...and Single and Scott Baio is 46...and Pregnant. Off-screen, he has directed episodes of popular series including Charles in Charge, The Parkers, Unhappily Ever After, The Jamie Foxx Show, The Wayans Bros., Harry and the Hendersons, Out of This World and recently served as executive producer of VH1's Confessions of a Teen Idol.
Stay tuned for more details on this pilot. Right now it is just a pilot, as it still needs to be ordered to series. If and when that does, we will let you know! Waa waa waa!
Mother's Day is on Sunday, and to celebrate Mother's Day, The Hub is bringing you a marathon of some of the best episodes featuring America's favorite TV mom, Mrs. Cunningham from the series Happy Days. But Mrs. Cunningham was only a character on the popular series, and behind that character is the award-winning actress Marion Ross, and we recently had the privilege of interviewing Ms. Ross, just in time for this special marathon dedicated to her and her character (which, as we learned in our phone conversation, are very much one and the same). In our interview with Ms. Ross, it became obvious very early in the conversation that she is just as wonderful as the character she played on television decades ago, and that she truly appreciates the legacy that she left by starring in that series and has a deep respect and admiration for her many fans. So, on Sunday, check out the marathon on The Hub, but before you do that, "sit on it" and check out our interview with Marion Ross, better known as Mrs. C.!
The Hub's Mother's Day "Mom-a-thon" from 6:00 p.m. EDT to 12:00 am EDT Sunday May 8, 2011:
The Hub TV presents its first "Mom-a-thon," this Mother's Day, with six favorite mom-centric episodes of the nostalgic and perennially popular comedy Happy Days. Tune-in to back-to-back episodes as the show's matriarch, Mrs. C, watches over her extended family of her own kids and their friends as they explore love, friendship and growing up in the 1950s.
Episodes airing are: "Dance Contest," where Mrs. Cunningham secretly takes tango lessons from the Fonz. "Marion Rebels," where Mrs. Cunningham takes a job as a waitress at Arnold's to escape her routine. "Marion: Fairy Godmother," where Ralph and Leather are transformed into a fashionable couple for the ROTC Ball. "Marion Goes to Jail," where Marion lands herself in jail when her car crashes through Al's drive-in. "Empty Nest," after Joanie has left the Cunningham house, Marion looks to find ways to cope and occupy her time. "So How Was Your Weekend," when Marion's finicky mother causes rift when she visits the Cunninghams.
As we have mentioned a few times already, Discovery Kids is turning into The Hub on Sunday, October 10, 2010. We mentioned they have acquired two sitcoms --Doogie Howser, M.D. and The Wonder Years, but now we have the full schedule and it will consist of many sitcoms in primetime/late night!
These other sitcoms acquired are Happy Days, Family Ties, and Laverne & Shirley. The Hub has also acquired the half-hour 1960's Batman starring Adam West and Burt Ward! This is totally unexpected indeed! We were told back at TCA that they would add about one more sitcom, but we get three more plus Batman!
The network's programming blocks are Pre-school (ages 2-5; 9am-1pm); Kids Afternoon/Kids Prime (ages 6-12; 1pm-6pm); Kids and Family Prime Access (6pm- 7pm); and Kids and Family Prime (7pm-1am). We will cover mostly 7pm and on. Kicking off the kids and family primetime block starting Monday, October 11 is Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show at 7pm. Then back-to-back episodes of Family Ties will air in the 8pm hour, leading into an episode each of The Wonder Years and Doogie Howser, M.D. at 9pm. Then airing back-to-back in the 10pm hour it is Happy Days! This is feeling like classic Nick at Nite! Airing at 11pm is Laverne & Shirley followed by Batman at 11:30pm. Airing at 12am is the animated Transformers – Generation 1 followed by G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero at 12:30am. From 1am-6am will be encores of the same series starting at 7pm. Among the notable highlights during the day is Fraggle Rock (8:30am, 1:30pm & 2pm), Batman Beyond (7:30am & 5:30pm), and Men in Black: The Series (6:30am & 4:30pm).
His hair will always be in place, he doesn't mind if you touch the leather and he's far too heavy to jump the shark. Thought Arthur Fonzarelli couldn't get any cooler? Meet the bronze Fonz.
Dozens of people lined the Milwaukee River on Tuesday (August 19) to cheer the unveiling of a statue of the "Happy Days" character, including Henry Winkler himself. The man who was cast as the Fonz — then cast in bronze — pretended to comb the statue's hair and put his arm around the smiling, life-size likeness, which is giving two thumbs up. (AP)
08/08/08: Fonzie and friends come to Milwaukee Aug. 19
Bronze Fonz dedication will include public celebration, Brewers pre–game ceremonies.
MILWAUKEE — What’s a better way to honor “the King of Cool” than a day–long series of events being billed as a “Celebration of Cool?” The dedication of the life–size bronze statue of Fonzie, the “Happy Days” iconic character created by Henry Winkler will happen in Milwaukee, Tuesday, Aug. 19.
Winkler will return to Milwaukee for the dedication ceremonies and bring with him his friends and co–stars, including Marion Ross (Mrs. Cunningham), Tom Bosley (Mr. Cunningham), Erin Moran (Joanie), Don Most (Ralph Malph) and Anson Williams (Potsie).
Stars of the “Happy Days” spin–off, “Laverne & Shirley,” Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams (Laverne and Shirley respectively) are also expected to attend along with the show’s creator, director/producer Garry Marshall and “Happy Days” producer Bob Boyett.
In addition, the star of the new “Happy Days” stage musical (coming to Milwaukee’s Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, Jan. 6–11, 2009), Joey Sorge
(Fonzie) will attend and perform at the Peck Pavilion at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts public party.
The statue dedication ceremony (an invite only event due to limited space) is scheduled for 10 a.m. It will be followed by a public celebration at Pere Marquette Park at 11 a.m. where Culver's will be hosting a free public frozen custard social. There, Winkler and the other guests are scheduled to make an appearance with some later-to-be-announced autograph opportunities. Actor and director Ron Howard, who played Richie Cunningham, is scheduled to be working on his new film" Angels and Demons", and will not be able to attend the dedication. Howard is expected to provide a video salute for the ceremony.
The International Happy Days Fan Club will be a guest at the Dedication Ceremony and club founder and president Giuseppe Gannelli will officially say a few words in honor of Henry.
Don Most and Anson Williams, who of course starred as Ralph Malph and Potsie on the long-running sitcom, Happy Days, have reunited to produce a potential new series, Take 2. In addition to executive producing the series, the pair also star in the pilot episode.
"Each episode of Take 2 is like a short independent film," says Williams, "and will reunite different iconic duos of the present and past, but in all-new stories, as completely different characters. They'll still have the established on-screen chemistry that audiences know and love -- but I think people will be stunned when they see just how different they can be." "I thought about Lemmon and Mathau or Tracy and Hepburn. The reason they worked together over and over again was because they had chemistry on-screen. In our favorite TV shows growing up, you saw that same kind of chemistry -- Ralph and Potsie, Will and Grace, Laverne and Shirley. Why not utilize that already established chemistry -- bring together these beloved stars - in these provocative scripts that Frederick Stroppel had written?"
We will have more information on this series should it go forward and get picked-up for a series. Best of luck to them! Read the full press release. Check out clips on YouTube.
A bronze Fonz statue coming to Milwaukee is finally confirmed! Happy Days stars Henry Winkler (Fonzie), Marion Ross (Mrs. Cunningham), Tom Bosley (Mr. Cunningham), Erin
Moran (Joanie), Don Most (Ralph Malph) and Anson Williams (Potsie) will return to Milwaukee on August 19 for
the dedication of a bronze Fonzie statue on the RiverWalk in downtown.Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams, stars of
the Happy Days spin-off Laverne & Shirley, are also expected to attend, along with both show's creator,
director-producer Garry Marshall.
05/27/08: Biography: Scott Baio Premieres on Biography Channel May 28, 2008
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
10:00 PM Biography: Scott Baio (All-New)
He was a teen idol best known for his characters Chachi Arcola on Happy Days and Joanie Loves Chachi and Charles on the hit 1980s sitcom Charles in Charge. Scott Baio's good looks, charm and wit helped him maintain success "post-Chachi" as an actor, producer and director...but fame like that of "Chachi" is hard to come by twice. A playboy, who virtually haunted Hugh Hefner's mansion, dating countless centerfolds in addition to blonde bombshells Pamela Anderson and Heather Locklear, Baio has made a comeback with the reality show, Scott Baio is 45...and Single.
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Erin Moran has appeared on the most recent season of Celebrity Fit Club on VH-1.
NBC's Today will bring America's favorite classic television show casts together again starting Saturday, February 23 and continuing through Friday, February 29. "Together Again" reunions will air each day sometime during the 8:00 a.m. hour of Today.
Happy Days are here again on Monday, February 25 when Henry Winkler, Ron Howard, Marion Ross, Tom Bosley, Erin Moran, Don Most, and Anson Williams are reunited live in the studio.
01/24/08: Henry Winkler, Anson Williams and Erin Moran will appear in Chicago at the World of Wheels on 01/25 and 01/26.
“Happy Days” Reunion
featuring Henry Winkler (Fonzie), Anson Williams (Potsie) & Erin Moran (Joanie)
there is a fee for autographs, fee paid at the exhibit
(Winkler $20, Williams $15 & Moran $15)
Friday 7:00-9:00 Saturday 12:00-4:00 & 6:00-8:00
08/07/07: TVShowsOnDVD.com
reports that Happy Days - Season 3 will be released on Tuesday, November 27. The set will contain
all 24 season 3 episodes and run approximately 586 minutes. They expect the set to contain
music replacements like season 2 had. Season 3 used considerably less songs than Season 2, so we
shall see what happens. Laverne & Shirley - Season 3 and Mork & Mindy - Season 3 will be
released on the same day.<
Eric's JustMyShow.com Podcast is back for
episode 14 and it features interviews with a classic TV mom and a classic TV dad...and the best part is both are sitcom stars! The guests are Marion Ross from Happy Days and Dan Lauria from The Wonder Years.
Marion Ross is one of TV's most beloved moms for her 11 years as "Mrs. C" on Happy Days. A five-time Emmy nominee, Ross
also starred in the critically acclaimed series Brooklyn Bridge and had a recurring role on The Drew Carrey Show. She was most recently seen on an episode of the current ABC drama Brothers & Sisters.
Dan Lauria is best known to audiences as Jack Arnold, Fred Savage's TV dad on The Wonder Years. A former Marine, Lauria
gives his time to various veteran causes. When he's not appearing on TV & film, he's focusing on his first love, the theater.
Head on over to JustMyShow's 14th episode listen to these two great interviews! There
are bonus clips as well that you will for sure want to listen to. Good job once again to our buddy Eric!
Over the past 25 years, Scott Baio (Chachi from Happy Days, Charles from Charles in Charge) has lived a life that all
red-blooded American males' would sell their big screen TV, car and soul for, boasting a jaw-dropping roster of erotic
ex's that would even make Warren Beatty blush. This extensive line-up of Hollywood honeys include: Heather Locklear,
Pamela Anderson, Denise Richards and Nicolette Sheridan.
Premiering Sunday July 15 at 10:30 PM ET/PT, Scott Baio Is 45...And Single,
reveals that Scott, at 45, in the midst of a mid-life crisis wondering why he's still single and unable to settle down even with his current girlfriend Renee, a woman he loves and who is perfect in his eyes. It's time for Scott to confront his commitment phobias or settle into the life of a bachelor who is forever searching for the perfect "unobtainable" woman.
With nowhere else to turn, Scott has decided to fully surrender the next eight weeks of his life for some exhaustive introspection with the highly-regarded life-coach, Dr. Alison Arnold, otherwise known as "Doc Ali." Doc Ali will guide him on a grueling, soul-searching mission; forcing him to confront a laundry list of old flames in order to hopefully get to the heart of his lonely heart condition. To get to the core of his problem, Scott will
be forced to revisit ex-girlfriends, take a vow of celibacy and take a break from his current girlfriend Renee while he goes on his soul-searching journey.
Regularly appearing are: Doc Ali, Jason Hervey (The Wonder Years), and Scott's best friends: Johnny and Cooch.
Marion Ross and Erin Moran (along with Florence Henderson and Susan Olsen from The Brady Bunch)
will help in celebrating the historic dual naming of its two newest ships, Emerald Princess and Royal Princess. The event takes place over Mother's Day
weekend in Santorini, Greece. (Source: Brady World
11/24/06: New Happy Days Related Book Released - Includes Interviews with Misty Rowe (Wendy the Carhop) and Suzi Quatro (Leather Tuscadero)
It was the best of times, it was--well, the best of times! In the decade between
1974 and 1984, the Paramount lot was a cauldron of creativity, talent, and innovation. Marley
Brant, brings her influence and years of access together in HAPPIER DAYS: Paramount
Television’s Classic Sitcoms 1974-1984 (Billboard Books; $16.95; October 2006), a
behind-the-scenes look at Happy Days, Taxi, Cheers and more than a dozen other
television series produced there during a decade of madcap inspiration and accomplishment.
In the interim between the debut of "Happy Days" and the final episode of "Cheers," many of
the entertainment industry's biggest stars, best writers, most skilled directors and most
successful producers were discovered or their already established talents nurtured, lifelong
friendships and renowned professional alliances were created, and the landscape of the
television sitcom was definitely altered. The talent was tremendous: Robin Williams, Tom
Hanks, Ron Howard, Martin Short, Michael J. Fox, Henry Winkler, Penny Marshall, Andy
Kaufman, Donna Pescow, Danny De Vito - actors who would become superstars, many
appearing in their first starring roles.
Through a series of intimate and revealing interviews, her own firsthand knowledge
and exhaustive research, former Paramount television publicist Marley Brant takes us
behind the scenes of these legendary shows for an up-close and personal look at the talented
people who brought them to life. Brant examines the personal and professional roots of the
creative talent, the evolution of the shows, the intricate relationships among cast
members, and the creation of some of the most popular episodes, as well as taping sessions,
guest stars, and where the actors and crew are today. Packed full of insider information,
anecdotes, cast lists, biographical facts and little-known or previously unpublished
stories, Happier Days is the definitive chronicle of some of the most creative sitcoms
of all time.
282 pages ~ 6 x 9 ~ 0-8230-8933-9
About the Author
Marley Brant is the author of seven books, many of which have been the featured research
for television programs that have aired on A&E, The History Channel, VH1, TBS, and CMT. Brant
has held many positions in the entertainment industry, including biographical writer,
publicist, artist development executive, and music and television producer. Employed in
the publicity office of Paramount Television in the late seventies and early eighties, she
worked closely with the cast and crews of Paramount’s premier television productions.
03/27/06:
'Happy Days' mom gets 'Community Service' at ABC
Marion Ross, best known for her role as Marion Cunningham on ABC's "Happy Days," has joined the cast of NBC's comedy pilot "Community Service."
The project stars Jay Mohr as an arrogant New Yorker who goes to a small town to look for his ex-girlfriend (Brittany Daniel) and ends up doing community service there. Ross plays Helen, a loopy woman who lives in the small town.
Ross next stars in Hallmark Channel's original movie "Where There's a Will." Her TV credits include WB's "Gilmore Girls," ABC's "The Drew Carey Show" and CBS' "Touched by an Angel."
Reuters/Hollywood Reporter
03/22/06: Marion Ross guest stars on Henry Winkler's sitcom, "Out of Practice," on Wednesday,
March 22nd on CBS at 8PM ET/PT. "Out of Practice" has moved from Mondays to Wednesdays
at 8:00PM ET/PT.
Grab your poodle skirt and letterman jacket and come on down to the Falcon Theatre! It's May, 1959 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Fonzie (Joey McIntyre) is still the king of cool at his favorite malt shop, Arnold's. The school year is coming to an end and Richie, Lori Beth, Potsie, Ralph Malph and the rest of the gang, are all getting ready to graduate from Jefferson High School. All your favorites from this famous sitcom, including Pinky Tuscadero and the Malachi Brothers, are here to sing you back into the '50s. Bring the ENTIRE FAMILY for a musical celebration of nostalgia at its best and brightest!
The full cast of Happy Days includes (in alphabetical order) Audra Blaser, Ryan Bollman, Joseph Leo Bwarie, Wayne Duvall, Cynthia Ferrer, Christine Lakin, Philip Lightstone, Heather Lindell, Joey McIntyre, Matt Merchant, Jaclyn Miller, DeQuina Moore, Rory O'Malley, Robert Petrarca, Ernie Sabella, Paul C. Vogt and Anna A. White.
Oscar-Nominated Actor Pat Morita Dies at 73
Played Arnold (Matsuo Takahashi) - 1975-1976, 1982-1983
(AP, 11/25/05) LOS ANGELES - Actor
Pat Morita, best known for helping teach a boy martial-arts mastery through household chores as the wise Mr. Miyagi in "The Karate Kid," has died. He was 73.
There were conflicting reports about the cause of death. His daughter Aly Morita said he died Thursday of heart failure at a Las Vegas hospital; longtime manager Arnold Soloway said the actor died of kidney failure at a hospital while awaiting a transplant.
His wife of 12 years, Evelyn, said in a statement that her husband, who first rose to fame with a role on "Happy Days," had "dedicated his entire life to acting and comedy."
His role in the 1984 film defined his career. As Kesuke Miyagi, the mentor to
Ralph Macchio's "Daniel-san," he taught karate while trying to catch flies with chopsticks and offering such advice as "wax on, wax off" to help Daniel improve his karate hand movements while doing his chores.
A generation of young fans mimicked Morita's famous "crane kick" technique from the finale of the movie, which surprised many by grossing $91 million and establishing a popular franchise.
"It was both my honor and privilege to have worked with him and create a bit of cinema magic together," Macchio said in a statement. "My life is all the richer for having known him. I will miss his genuine friendship."
"Forever my Sensei," Macchio added, referring to Morita's role in "The Karate Kid."
The role earned Morita an Academy Award nomination for best supporting actor, but he lost to Haing S. Ngor, who appeared in "The Killing Fields."
Morita said in a 1986 interview with The Associated Press he was billed as Noriyuki (Pat) Morita in the film because producer Jerry Weintraub wanted him to sound more ethnic. He said he used the billing because it was "the only name my parents gave me."
For years, Morita played small and sometimes demeaning roles in such films as "Thoroughly Modern Millie" and TV series such as "The Odd Couple" and "Green Acres." His first breakthrough came with "Happy Days," and he followed with his own brief series, "Mr. T and Tina."
"The Karate Kid" led to three sequels, the last of which, 1994's "The Next Karate Kid," paired him with a young
Hilary Swank.
Morita was prolific outside of the "Karate Kid" series as well, appearing in "Honeymoon in Vegas," "Spy Hard," "Even Cowgirls Get the Blues" and "The Center of the World." He also provided the voice for a character in the Disney movie "Mulan" in 1998.
Born in northern California on June 28, 1932, the son of migrant fruit pickers, Morita spent most of his early years in the hospital with spinal tuberculosis. He later recovered only to be sent to a Japanese-American internment camp in Arizona during World War II.
"One day I was an invalid," he recalled in a 1989 AP interview. "The next day I was public enemy No. 1 being escorted to an internment camp by an
FBI agent wearing a piece."
After the war, Morita's family tried to repair their finances by operating a Sacramento restaurant. It was there that Morita first tried his comedy on patrons.
Because prospects for a Japanese-American standup comic seemed poor, Morita found steady work in computers at Aerojet General. But at age 30 he entered show business full time.
"Only in America could you get away with the kind of comedy I did," he said. "If I tried it in Japan before the war, it would have been considered blasphemy, and I would have ended in leg irons."
Morita was to be buried at Palm Green Valley Mortuary and Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife and three daughters from a previous marriage.
Henry Winkler is in the new CBS sitcom "Out of Practice." It airs Mondays
at 9:30 PM ET/PT.
OUT OF PRACTICE (Monday, 9:30 PM) is a comedy about a family of physicians who share the same profession but have little else in common. Ben Chase (Christopher Gorham, "Felicity") is an earnest young couples' counselor whose family doesn't consider him to be a "real" doctor because he doesn't have "M.D." after his name. But despite their lofty credentials, Ben might be the best prescription for the future of this family. Stockard Channing ("The West Wing", “Grease”), Henry Winkler ("Happy Days," “Arrested Development”), Ty Burrell, ("In Good Company") and Paula Marshall ("Spin City," “Veronica Mars”) also star in this series. Jennifer Tilly (“Bride of Chucky”) also is in the series as Winkler’s girlfriend and receptionist - and one of Burrell's former patients.
"So I talked to my friend. It appears future releases for these series have been cancelled because of music rights issues.
Apparently "Happy Days" season 2 would cost several million in music rights alone. Whether or not they decide to
release them with replaced music is unknown, but as of right now... they're dead in the water."
06/13/05:
VH1 Premieres '100 Greatest Kid Stars' In A 5-Night Series Hosted By Christopher Knight Beginning Monday June 13 9PM*
NEW YORK, June 9 /PRNewswire/ -- VH1 has crowned Gary Coleman, of "Diff'rent Strokes" fame, the number one kid star. Macaulay Culkin, Mary Kate & Ashley Olsen, Jodie Foster, Drew Barrymore, Emmanuel Lewis, Ron Howard, Corey Feldman, Maureen McCormick and Danny Bonaduce round out the top ten on the list.
Premiering on Monday, June 13 at 9 P.M.* and hosted by Christopher Knight, "100 Greatest Kid Stars" is a five-night special that follows the tradition of VH1's successful "100 Greatest ... " franchise. VH1 has assembled the definitive list of child stars, and counts them down using new, exclusive interviews with many of the stars themselves and that golden footage from way back when ...
VH1 "100 GREATEST KID STARS"
7. Ron Howard (THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW)
71. Erin Moran (HAPPY DAYS) Complete List
02/04/05: The Happy Days 30th Anniversary Reunion will reair on Saturday,
February 12th at 9-11PM ET/PT on ABC
Big Ratings for the Reunion Special:
LOS ANGELES (Zap2it.com) It doesn't matter whether or not Joanie still loves Chachi, because America, it
seems, still loves "Happy Days." ABC's "Happy Days 30th Anniversary Reunion" proved to be an across-the-board
ratings smash on Thursday (Feb. 3) night, getting ABC off to a strong start for the all-important February sweeps period.
Thursday's "Happy Days" special averaged 19.9 million viewers during its two-hour run, a particularly impressive total
given the tough competition it faced, as the other networks trotted out new episodes for the launch of the sweep. Averaging
16.2 million viewers overall, Thursday marked ABC's best opening night for a sweeps period since 2000. ABC's 5.2 rating
among adults 18-49 was the network's best demographic start for a sweep since 2002.
ABC's reunion special was particularly strong for the 8 p.m. hour, where it averaged just under 20.5 million viewers, spanking
around new episodes of "Joey" and "Will & Grace." ABC doubled up NBC's struggling comedies for the hour in total
viewers as both "Joey" and "Will & Grace" approached record lows for new episodes.
In its second hour, "Happy Days" dipped slightly to 19.3 million and the reunion fell below CBS' "CSI: Crime Scene
Investigation" and NBC's "The Apprentice 3" in the young adult demographic and behind "CSI" in total viewers. Still, the
special held "CSI" to under 25 million total viewers, one of the drama's smallest audiences for a new episode this season
and the show's 18-49 rating of 8.9 was its lowest of the year. CBS still won the night in viewers with 18.54 million.
Henry Winkler made the rounds plugging next month's
"Happy Days" 30th reunion on ABC at Wisteria Lane.
Winkler is loving his time on Fox's "Arrested
Development," he said, and has an upcoming scene that
should prove memorable His character, the sexually
confused lawyer Barry Zuckerkorn, stands on a dock
and, to make his exit, jumps over the body of a dead
shark on the ground. "I'm the only person in
television history to have jumped the shark twice!"
Winkler said, beaming.
(The expression "jump the shark," signifying the
moment a series veers into decline, was coined after
Winkler's character Fonzie water-skied over a shark,
the moment marking the creative demise of "Happy Days.")
ABC BRINGS BACK A SLICE OF AMERICAN POP CULTURE WHEN
THE ORIGINAL CAST OF “HAPPY DAYS” GATHERS TO CELEBRATE
30 YEARS, IN THE “HAPPY DAYS 30th ANNIVERSARY
REUNION,” AIRING THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3 ON THE ABC
TELEVISION NETWORK
Ron Howard, Henry Winkler, Marion Ross and many other
“Happy Days” original cast members will reunite to
celebrate the 30th anniversary of one of the most
beloved and successful series on American television,
in the “Happy Days 30th Anniversary Reunion” special,
airing THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3 (8:00-10:00 p.m., ET), on
The ABC Television Network.
In the two-hour reunion, series stars Scott Baio, Tom
Bosley, Ron Howard, Erin Moran, Don Most, Marion Ross,
Anson Williams and Henry Winkler will be joined by
special guest stars Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams,
plus a few surprise visitors, to reminisce about their
fondest moments from the show’s enormously successful
eleven-year run.
The special will include:
* Footage from the cast and crew softball game played
this fall -- Cunningham Hardware vs. Arnold’s Diner --
a tradition initiated 30 years ago by
creator/executive producer Garry Marshall as a way to
encourage teamwork and a sense of family among the
group. Tom Bosley calls the play- by-play.
* Behind-the-scenes antics with the cast, original
“Happy Days” bloopers, flubbed lines, dropped props
and even The Fonz making out Mrs. C.
* Hilarious and heartwarming clips, including classic
scenes when Richie, Ralph, Potsie and The Fonz go on a
panty raid, Joanie and ChaChi sharing their first kiss
and the cast discussing the famous scene that started
the “jump the shark” phenomenon.
* Little-known facts about the cast, like how Henry
Winkler helped Ron Howard get the green light on his
first film, and why The Fonz wore a leather jacket.
* For the first time, the long-lost brother both
actors who played Chuck -- together in one show.
Appearing in the special are “Happy Days”
creator/executive producer Garry Marshall and original
series cast members Scott Baio as ChaChi, Tom Bosley
as Howard “Mr. C” Cunningham, Ron Howard as Richie
Cunningham, Erin Moran as Joanie Cunningham, Don Most
as Ralph Malph, Marion Ross as Marion “Mrs. C”
Cunningham, Anson Williams as Warren “Potsie” Weber
and Henry Winkler as Arthur “Fonzie” Fonzarelli. Also
appearing are such special guest stars as Danny Butch
as Spike, Lynda Goodfriend as Lori Beth, Clint Howard
as Junior, Ted McGinley as Roger Phillips, Pat Morita
as Arnold, both Gavin O’Herlihy and Randolph Roberts
as Chuck, the long-lost brother, Linda Purl as Ashley
Pfister and Cathy Silvers as Jenny Piccalo. In
addition guest stars Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams
-- who later starred in their own spin-off comedy
series (1976-83), after the title characters Laverne
DeFazio and Shirley Feeney debuted as Fonzie’s quirky
friends on “Happy Days” will appear.
Set in Milwaukee in the carefree 1950s, “Happy Days”
began production in 1974 and centered around high
school junior Richie Cunningham (Ron Howard), his
family, Howard “Mr. C” Cunningham (Tom Bosley) and
Marion “Mrs. C” Cunningham (Marion Ross), his friends
Potsie Weber (Anson Williams) and Ralph Malph (Don
Most). Originally fifth-billed, Arthur “The Fonz”
Fonzarelli (Henry Winkler), the thumbs-up biker,
increased in popularity as the series grew to be the
number one show with TV audiences for ten years as it
followed the “Happy Days” gang through their life
changes, including college, the army, marriage and
even kids. The final episode aired on July 12, 1984.
Throughout its successful eleven-year run, the series
received three Emmy nominations in the directing and
editing categories, while series stars Henry Winkler,
Tom Bosley and Marion Ross earned a total of six Emmy
nominations for their performances.
Henry Winkler and Michael Levitt are executive
producers, Greg Sills is supervising producer, Linda
Mendoza is director and Gary Tellalian, Fred Fox and
Stephen Pouliot are co-producers.
11/17/04: This photo is the cover of the latest issue of the International Happy Days Fan Club
fanzine. It was taken by the club founder Giuseppe Ganelli at the softball game
in Malibu, CA on September 11th, 2004. C'mon and join the club - we
need more members!
09/13/04: Kristi was able to attend the softball game and she has
posted some photos on her personal page
09/09/04: "Happy Days" are here again at ABC
Alphabet has given the thumbs up -- Heyyyyyy! -- to
"The Happy Days 30," a two-hour reunion special
marking the 30th anniversary of Garry Marshall's
classic laffer. All of the show's original cast --
including Ron Howard (Richie) and Henry Winkler (the
Fonz) -- have signed on to appear in the special,
which Winkler will exec produce with Michael Levitt.
No airdate has been set, though special seems a
natural for a sweeps appearance, possibly as soon as
November.
Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams, aka "Laverne &
Shirley," also will take part in the reunion. And, in
a "Happy Days" first, Gavin O'Herlihy and Randolph
Roberts -- the two actors who played long-lost
Cunningham sibling Chuck -- will appear together on
the same show.
Also set to appear: Garry Marshall, Tom Bosley, Marion
Ross, Erin Moran, Anson Williams, Don Most, Scott
Baio, Pat Morita, Crystal Bernard, Linda Purl and
Cathy Silvers.
"It was an absolute no-brainer," said ABC alternative
topper Andrea Wong. "We've wanted to do this for a
long time, and Henry Winkler recently called up and
said the whole cast is willing to do it."
In addition to the usual assortment of clips and
interviews, "Happy Days 30" will feature footage from
a cast/crew softball game to be played this weekend
(Sept 11). Tradition was initiated by Marshall 30
years ago to foster a sense of family on the set;
highlights from the game will help introduce clips.
The games "were so much a part of our culture that we
felt it would be a great centerpiece for the reunion,"
Winkler told Daily Variety.
Winkler said the softball games grew so big that the
"Happy Days" gang began playing games for charity,
even taking their softball act on the road.
"We played for the troops in Germany and Okinawa," he
said. "We just moved as a unit. Garry felt that it
could not help but make the team that worked together
on the show stronger."
Winkler and Levitt, who teamed to produce the final
two seasons of the recent "Hollywood Squares" revival,
are also set to produce CBS' upcoming "Dallas"
reunion.
Another portion of the special will be shot in front
of a studio audience at CBS Television City, where the
original series was produced.
"Happy Days" bowed in January 1974 and ran for 11
seasons, exiting ABC's sked in 1984. It gave birth to
three spinoffs: "Laverne & Shirley," "Mork & Mindy"
and "Joanie Loves Chachi."
In addition to Winkler and Levitt, Greg Sills will
serve as supervising producer for the special, with
Gary Tellalian, Fred Fox and Stephen Pouliot onboard
as producers. Linda Mendoza will direct.
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If you are a fan of one of the greatest sitcoms of all time this will be a once in a lifetime opportunity you cannot afford to miss!! Come
see the entire cast in a special reunion as they play each other in a softball game that will air as part of the Happy Days 30th Anniversary
Reunion Special. All the original cast members will be there including former guest stars Pat Morita, Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Ted
McGinley, and many others. How could it get any better? They’re playing their game in beautiful Malibu, California!! So don’t miss out
one of the few shows where the whole family can attend and make it a day at the ball park with the cast of Happy Days. The show tapes Saturday, September 11th and
the arrival time is 11:45 AM. For free priority tickets and more information please click on the following link http://www.ocatv.com/schedule.php?show_id=34
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Returning for the special are "Happy Days"
creator/executive producer
Garry Marshall and original series cast members Scott
Baio as Chachi, Tom Bosley as Howard "Mr. C"
Cunningham, Ron Howard as Richie Cunningham, Erin
Moran as Joanie Cunningham, Don Most as Ralph Malph,
Marion Ross as Marion "Mrs. C" Cunningham, Anson
Williams as Warren "Potsie" Weber and Henry Winkler as
Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli. Also appearing are special
guest stars Crystal Bernard as K.C. Cunningham, Danny
Butch as Spike, Lynda Goodfriend as Lori Beth, Clint
Howard as Junior, Ted McGinley as Roger Phillips, Pat
Morita as Arnold, Gavin O'Herlihy and Randolph Roberts
as Chuck, Linda Purl as Ashley Pfister and Cathy
Silvers as Jenny Piccalo. Penny Marshall and Cindy
Williams will appear as well; they later starred in
their own spin-off comedy series (1976-1983), after
the title characters Laverne DeFazio and Shirley
Feeney made their debut as Fonzie's quirky friends.
08/24/04: Happy Days Softball Game and 30th Anniversary Reunion
There will be a softball game with the Happy Days cast members on Saturday, September 11th 2004
in Malibu, CA at Pepperdine University. Go to http://www.seatfiller.com for
more information. They are looking for atleast 700 fans to attend the game.
On September 12th, they will be taping the reunion special in Los Angeles.
The reunion will air on ABC sometime later this year or possibly in February 2005 during
sweeps week.
Henry Winkler and his partner Michael Levitt are executive producing the show.
05/29/04: TVShowsonDVD.com has
posted the cover art of the Season 1 DVD set. Please note that it hasn't been officially
released to the media, so it's possible it's not the final version of the art.
05/29/04: Potsie's "Pump Your Blood" song can be heard in a commercial for
St. Joseph's Aspirin
05/23/04: TVShowsonDVD.com reports
that Happy Days: Season 1 is set to be released on DVD on August 17th. It will include all
16 episodes of the first season on 3 discs running 383 minutes, in Full Frame 1.33:1,
English Monoaural sound, and closed captioning for the hearing impaired. The list price is $39.95
although you will likely be able to buy it cheaper from many places.
04/27/04: Henry Winkler has guest starred on a few episodes of the NBC drama Third Watch recently - he
also continues to appear on the FOX comedy Arrested Development. Tom Bosley was scheduled
to appear on an episode of the ABC sitcom It's All Relative
but the show was pulled off the air with 2 unaired episodes - no word yet if or when this
episode will be shown
03/13/04: From TVShowsonDVD.com:
When we talked to the fine folks at Paramount, they told us it's true that Happy Days, Laverne & Shirley, and Mork
& Mindy will all be out in the Summer of 2004, as was reported in The Digital Bits' Rumor Mill a few days ago. In fact, we
can tell you that these ought to show up somewhere around the end of June or the beginning of July. They're not sure exactly
when yet, though...the dates might still move. Stay tuned for updates, whenever they nail something down. Also be aware
that all four seasons of Mork & Mindy are firmly in their sites, so Robin Williams fans can start drooling immediately.
03/11/04: From TVShowsonDVD.com: The
latest Happy Days on DVD rumor from The Digital Bits:
"Also, soon to be announced by Paramount are first season DVD box sets of Happy Days, Mork & Mindy and Laverne & Shirley. Look for those Summer 2004. "
Happy Days spin-off series Laverne & Shirley now airs
on Lifetime weekdays at 11AM and 12PM ET/PT
Erin Moran and Marion Ross appeared on the Pyramid game show in February as part
of Classic TV Reunion Week
Tom Bosley and Marion Ross have appeared in a commercial for AOL 9.0
Henry Winkler has appeared in a few episodes of the FOX comedy Arrested Development.
It's produced and narrated by Ron Howard. It's a very funny show that stars Jason Bateman and
a great cast, it airs Sunday nights on FOX at 9:30PM EST/PST.
02/10/04: Fonzie's Black Book Valentine's Day Marathon on TV Land
Tuesday, February 10 from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Encores on Valentine's Day, Saturday, February 14 from 4 to 8 p.m.
This Valentine's Day, you won't need to get your little black books out, as Fonzie will do that for you! Catch the Fonz & the rest of the "Happy Days" gang in a four hour event getting dates, the old fashioned way--the little black book! Watch out Laverne & Shirley, Pinky, and--Rosa Coletti? Oh wait, that was Big Al! Ahyyyay!!!
8:00PM/4:00PM #29 "Fonzie's Getting Married"
When Fonzie stuns everyone with his decision to get married, Howard remembers the girl of Fonzie's dreams, that as a stripper he saw in Chicago.
8:30PM/4:30PM #38 "Kiss Me Sickly"
When Fonzie has to go out of town for a week, he asks Richie to watch his girlfriend for him but soon regrets it when she falls for Richie.
9:00PM/5:00PM #49 "A Date with Fonzie"
Richie is sure that he has lost his touch with the girls, so he asks Fonzie for help. Fonzie sets up Richie on a double-date with himself and Laverne & Shirley
9:30PM/5:30PM #64 - "Fonzie Loves Pinky Part 1"
Howard's fraternal order, The Leopards, hosts the Third Annual Auto Demolition Derby which brings Fonzie's old flame, Pinky Tuscadero, back to Milwaukee and once again into Fonzie's heart. Pinky wangles her way into being Fonz's driving partner. Guest stars Roz Kelly.
10:00PM/6:00PM #65 - "Fonzie Loves Pinky Part 2"
A rival demolition derby team, the colorful but nefarious Malachi Brothers, sabotage Pinky's car the night before the event.
10:30PM/6:30PM #66 - "Fonzie Loves Pinky Part 3"
Fonzie outwits the Malachi Brothers to win the Demolition Derby. Without waiting for the trophy, he rushes to Pinky's hospital room and learns the she's alright. Fonzie asks Pinky to marry him and she accepts. However, Fonzie feels he can't keep Pinky from the fame she desires and deserves so they decide to just remain friends.
11:00PM/7:00PM #112 "Do You Want to Dance?"
Fonzie falls for a ballerina who has the chance to become a superstar.
11:30PM/7:30PM #218 "Going Steady"
Al is preparing to be presented with an award from "The Sons of Italy" but he doesn't have a date. Richie gets Fonzie to search in his little black book for a date for Al. Al's hesitant as he is still thinking about Rosa Coletti - 1935. But all of that changes when Fonzie introduces him to Anna the meter maid.
Happy Days celebrates it's 30th Anniversary on January 15th, 2004 - the 1st episode of Happy Days
titled "All the Way" aired on ABC on January 15th, 1974.
01/12/04: On THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2004, come to Times Square to
celebrate the HAPPY DAYS 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
ON GOOD MORNING AMERICA!
Come to GOOD MORNING AMERICA in HAPPY DAYS attire and
be in the audience and on TV!
That's right. Guys It's time to grease back your hair.
Ladies I know some of you have poodle skirts and
bobby sox you are dying to wear. Extra points if you
can come dressed as people from the show. The more
creative you get, the better your chances of camera
time. I know some of you want to come as the Tuscadero
sisters or the Eugene and Melvin Belvin...get crazy
with it.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 15 - An in-depth interview with
Melinda Gates, wife of Microsoft founder Bill Gates;
"GMA" celebrates the 30th anniversary of "Happy Days";
Diane Sawyer previews her "Primetime" interview with
Jennifer Aniston.
12/16/03: TV Land is in production for a 30th anniversary Happy Days Reunion sometime in 2004! Henry Winkler is producing.
Happy Days Reunion - In celebration of its 30th anniversary, Henry Winkler, one of the star's of this popular sitcom, is developing a one hour special that salutes this series that was set in the 1950's and became the number one program in the 1970's. Henry Winker to executive produce along with his partner Michael Levitt ("Hollywood Squares," TV Land Awards"). (60 min.)
As you probably know, TVShowsOnDVD site
owner Gord Lacey spent today at the TV DVD Conference in Los Angeles.
During the conference, Paramount had a recorded presentation about their TV-to-DVD properties, and Happy Days
was mentioned. There was no release timeframe given. Music issues may still affect this release; we really don't know
what the status of that situation is. Stay tuned, and we'll have details for you when they become available.
08/06/03: Ron Howard fans will want to check out a biography of him that was recently published.
Ron Howard: From Mayberry to the Moon… and Beyond, the first full-length biography of Ron Howard, takes an in-depth look at the Oklahoma boy who gained national fame as a child star, then grew up to be one of Hollywood's most admired directors. Although many show biz kids founder as they approach adulthood, Ron Howard had the advantage of brains, common sense, and two down-to-earth parents who kept him from having an inflated view of his own accomplishments. He also had a longstanding goal: to trade the glare of the spotlight for a quieter but equally creative life behind the camera. This biography tracks his career from 1960, when he debuted as six-year-old Opie Taylor on The Andy Griffith Show through 2002, when he accepted his Academy Award® as Best Director for A Beautiful Mind.
Pictured: Cindy Williams, Henry Winkler, Erin Moran, Garry Marshall, Penny Marshall, Michael McKean,
David L. Lander, Anson Williams, Marion Ross, Donny Most
ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration, where tons of stars from ABC will
be on hand, airs on Monday, May 19th from 8-11PM EST/PST
ABC’S 50th ANNIVERSARY BLOOPER CELEBRATION PT. 1
MONDAY, APRIL 28 (8:00-9:00 p.m.,ET) ABC’s biggest
stars from the past 50 years are seen in this
installment of one of television’s longest-running
series of specials, hosted by Dick Clark and featuring
special guest appearances by Marion Ross (“Happy
Days”), Jim Belushi (“According to Jim”), Judd Hirsch
(“Taxi”) and Joyce DeWitt (“Three’s Company”). Among
the other shows featured will be “8 Simple Rules for
Dating My Teenage Daughter,” “According to Jim,” “The
Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet,“ “Bosom Buddies,”
“Coach,” “The Drew Carey Show,” “Happy Days,” “Home
Improvement,” “Laverne & Shirley,” “McHale’s Navy,”
“My Wife and Kids,” “Mork & Mindy,” “Soap,” “The Soupy
Sales Show,” “Spin City,” “Taxi” and “Three’s
Company.”
ABC’S 50th ANNIVERSARY BLOOPER CELEBRATION, PT. 2
MONDAY, MAY 5 (8:00-9:00 p.m.,ET) ABC’s biggest
stars from the past 50 years are seen in this
installment of one of television’s longestrunning
series of specials, hosted by Dick Clark and featuring
special guest appearances by Tom Bosley (“Happy
Days”), Dennis Franz (“NYPD Blue”), Michael Badalucco
(“The Practice”) and Donny Osmond (“Donny and Marie”).
Among the other shows featured will be “According to
Jim,” “American Bandstand,” “Bosom Buddies,” “Donny
and Marie,” “Happy Days,” “Home Improvement,” “Laverne
& Shirley,” “The Lawrence Welk Show,” “Let’s Make a
Deal,” “Mork & Mindy,” “NYPD Blue,” “The Odd Couple,”
“The Pat Boone Chevy Showroom,” “The Practice,”
“Taxi,” “Tennessee Ernie Ford Christmas Special,” “Too
Close for Comfort,” and “Who Do You Trust.”
01/28/03:
Friday, January 31st - Sabrina the Teenage Witch - 8:30PM EST/PST on The WB
"Sabrina in Wonderland", Episode #153.
Sabrina tumbles into Wonderland, where she meets the White Rabbit (Donny Most) and the Queen of Hearts.
Cast: Melissa Joan Hart, Soleil Moon Frye, Elisa Donovan, Nick Bakay, Andrew Walker, Diana-Maria Riva, Bumper Robinson, John Ducey, Donny Most, Dylan Neal.
Director(s): Anson Williams.
Producer(s): Paula Hart, Bruce Ferber.
Writer(s): Dan Berendsen.
01/02/03: "Entertainment Tonight in TV Land"
Airs Sundays 10:30PM - 11:30PM E/P
These are reruns from the weekend editions from
1999-2001 which featured an hour-long special on one
show every week.
January 12th "Happy Days"
An one-hour special with interviews from the cast and where they are now.
January 19th "The Brady Bunch"
America's most famous TV family with interviews and more.
January 26th "Gilligan's Island"
ET will have interviews with Bob Denver, Dawn Wells, Russell Johnson, and archived interviews of the deceased cast.
11/18/02: If you are wondering why TV Land isn't showing the final episode during
the regular rotation, the final 2 episodes #254-255 (Passages) will air on TV Land on
December 31st at 7:00-8:00AM and 5:00-6:00PM EST/PST as part of the Last Episodes on
The Last Day of the Year marathon.
11/05/02: Erin Moran ("Happy Days") and Jimmie Walker ("Good
Times") tell about the Westminster Kennel Club on the game show "Street Smarts". It airs Friday, November 8th
at 3:30PM EST on WGN or check your local listings for the channel and time in your area.
Charles in Charge Marathon on Nick at Nite!
A five day, two hour a day showcase asking, 'Is
Charles really in charge?' You'll find out the week
of November 10th-14th at 9-11PM EST/PST, as Scott Baio himself will tell you if
he is in charge or not. Hosted by Scott Baio.
Charles in Charge can currently be seen on Nick at Nite Monday-Friday mornings at 4:30AM EST/PST
Visit Charles in Charge Online for show
and cast info, theme songs, picture gallery, episode guide, marathon schedule, and more.
10/22/02: Added 1983 ending theme song in wav format to the theme songs section
On VH-1:
Tuesday October 1st (times EST/PST)
7:00PM TV GUIDE's Truth Behind the Rumors: From 2000--Happy Days, Jeffersons and One Day at a Time are spotlighted.
8:00PM Happy Days "Fonzie Joins the Band", Episode #32
Fonzie joins Richie's band for a country-club dance.
(This lineup re-airs on Wed Oct. 2nd starting at 4PM e/p)
Friday October 4th (Episode TBA)
8:30PM Happy Days
(re-airs on Sat Oct. 5th at 12:30PM e/p)
09/09/02: Intimate Portrait: Marion Ross re-airs on Lifetime on Friday,
September 13th at 7PM EST/PST.
Best known as the loveable and happy Mrs. C on the popular TV show "Happy Days,"
actress Marion Ross openly discusses her early struggles as an actress and her first marriage to an alcoholic
that almost ruined her career. She also chats about her recent work on the hit TV series "Gilmore Girls."
Interviews include Ron Howard, Henry Winkler, and Garry Marshall.
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08/27/02: Happy Days will air on WGN (Chicago) on Sundays starting September 8th
at 9AM EST/PST. It will air weekdays at 9:30AM EST/PST starting September 23rd. It will continue to air
on TV Land as well.
07/29/02: TV-Ography: Happy Days reairs on A&E on Monday, August 5th at 8PM
Eastern/Pacific (and repeated at midnight). It will also be on Sunday, September
8th at 4PM Eastern/Pacific
07/08/02: the 8:00AM airing on TV Land has been switched to 7:30AM
06/22/02: The Happy Days cast has donated a “Happy Days Mega Collection” autographed by the stars
for the DreamCatchers Foundation charity auction. Including an original script, collectors items and an autographed photo. You can
become famous by bidding and help charity!
05/28/02: Re-organzied the Sounds section and added several variations of the
theme song in wav format (courtesy of wavethemes.org); Added about 25 Fonz sound clips
from a page that long disappeared from the web
Are you interested in receiving the only printed Happy Days fanzine/newsletter in the world?
As a member of the International Happy Days Fans Club, you will receive a cool membership
card and 4 fanzines per year.
The most recent issue (#15) features articles about Henry Winkler visiting
Italy last December, Ron Howard
winning the Oscar and discussing A Beautiful Mind, information about an episode
that was written buy never produced called "No Jacket, No Fonz", an article
on whatever happened to the mysterious Chuck Cunningham, and the regular articles on
Happy Days memorabilia and the Milwaukee Journal which features all of the latest
updates and projects for the cast members.
The club is officially recognized and approved by: Ron Howard, Henry Winkler, Marion Ross,
Don Most, Scott Baio, Linda Purl, Scott Bernstein, Suzi Quatro, Ted McGinley,
Ellen Travolta, and Garry Marshall.
For more information on joining the club, please e-mail Giuseppe Ganelli at: info@happydaysfanclub.com
The club is a non-profit organization and the price of the subscription only covers the expenses for making
and sending it by mail.
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Former child star Ron Howard won the Academy Award as best director Sunday for his work
on "A Beautiful Mind," an exploration of the fine line between genius and insanity.
The film, based on Sylvia Nasar's 1998 book about Nobel Prize-winning mathematician John Nash and his lifelong struggle
with schizophrenia, earned Howard his first Oscar nomination. The movie, for which Howard shares producer credits,
also won best picture.
Howard, 48, who played little Opie Taylor on the 1960s television comedy "The Andy Griffith Show" and affable
teenager Richie Cunningham on hit 1970s show "Happy Days," has gone on to become one of the most successful directors
in Hollywood.
His filmmaking credits include "Cocoon," "Backdraft," "Apollo 13" and "Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas."
A longtime Hollywood favorite who has built a nice guy reputation in an industry known for bad boys, Howard's victory with
"Beautiful Mind" marks a new high for a director many critics felt was overlooked when he did not score an Oscar nomination
for "Apollo 13" in 1995.
CBS's ratings success with a recent Carol Burnett reunion special has
given the other networks ideas. NBC already has a reunion special on the
"The Cosby Show" ready to go for May sweeps, New York Daily News
reports. "The Cosby Show" was a massive hit on Thursdays for NBC from
1984-92. The paper reports that Cosby contacted the show's producer --
Carsey-Werner-Mandalbach -- not long after the Carol Burnett special
knocked it out of the park for CBS, finishing as the No. 1 show for
the week. "Bill always felt it was a landmark series that had a lot of
important themes that related to family and how parents should communicate with children," said producer Tom Werner. "So hopefully the
special will have some content value above and beyond just the normal
clip show." The newspaper reported that plans call for taping the
"Cosby" reunion show in April in New York, but Werner isn't sure how
many of the original cast will be involved. "We're certainly talking
to them all," he said. NBC also plans to run a two-hour "L.A. Law" movie
during the May sweeps, hoping to score killer ratings so they can set
advertising rates as high as possible. Networks put their best feet
forward during sweeps to get ratings that drive the ad rates. CBS also
is trying to get the cast of "M*A*S*H" together for a reunion special,
and ABC has a "Happy Days" reunion in the works. Columbia
Tri-Star Domestic TV president Steve Mosko said the industry "saw this coming"
when the movie version of the TV hit "Charlie's Angels" was one of the
biggest box-office hits of 2000, the News reports. "People are still
hungry for some of these shows that a lot of us grew up with," he
said.
(Thanks to UPI Hollywood Reporter Pat Nason)
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