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Garry Marshall's 1974 sitcom "Happy Days" was a phenomenon. It started slow, but gained popularity over its first few seasons, and eventually lasted a massive 255 episodes over 11 seasons. It would spawn four spin-off shows in the form of "Laverne & Shirley," "Blansky's Beauties," "Mork & Mindy," and "Joanie Loves Chachi." One could even debate that the obscure angelic sitcom "Out of the Blue" counts, as it had a crossover with "Mork & Mindy." The series spawned piles upon piles of merch, attracting a wide audience of kids who weren't old enough to remember the time of the show's setting. 

Set in the suburbs of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in the mid-1950s, "Happy Days" tapped into Boomer nostalgia like nothing before, presenting the past (at least as far as white suburbanites were concerned) as a simpler, sillier, more idealized time. It was about relationship issues, friendships, family, and the act of just hanging out.

When Garry Marshall's "Happy Days" premiered on ABC in 1974, the sitcom caught a ride on a wave of Baby Boomer nostalgia generated by George Lucas' "American Graffiti" the previous year. That film was like a time machine for this generation, and they wanted to keep going back over and over again. Alas, this being the pre-vcr and pre-cable age, if they were looking to take that nostalgia trip at home, they were going to be waiting a couple of years for its network television premiere. So Marshall's series, which looked and sounded a good deal like "American Graffiti," was a more than suitable substitute.

Aside from sharing its theme song (Bill Haley and His Comets' "Rock Around the Clock") with Lucas' film, "Happy Days" also cast one of the stars of "American Graffiti," Ron Howard, as its protagonist. Unlike most of the show's young cast, Howard wasn't some...

When Garry Marshall's 1950s nostalgia trip sitcom "Happy Days" premiered on ABC in 1974, no one involved could've predicted that the series would run for 11 seasons and spawn an alien sitcom that launched the acting career of Robin Williams. But the show, which had the very good fortune of premiering a year after "American Graffiti" tapped into Baby Boomers' wistfulness for their carefree childhoods, hooked television viewers of all ages thanks in large part to the preternatural cool of Henry Winkler's Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli.

After "Happy Days" took a ratings nosedive in its second season, ABC actually tried to retool the series as "Fonzie's Happy Days," which would've disrupted the cozy ensemble vibe of the show (and cost the network star Ron Howard). Fortunately, the ratings improved dramatically to the point where "Happy Days" became the top rated series on TV in its fourth season. And this was...

What's the connection between Star Trek and Happy Days? There are several: Anson Williams, who played Potsie on Happy Days, later directed two episodes of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and four episodes of Voyager. Don Most, who played Ralph Malph on Happy Days, guest-starred in a Voyager two-parter.

Also, though it cannot be 10,000% proven, it's thought that Robin Williams' Mork costume, which he first wore during a guest appearance on Happy Days, and then later on Mork & Mindy, was created using the costume that Phillip Pine wore during his guest spot as Col. Green in Star Trek: The Original Series episode "The Savage Curtain." And, as many Star Trek: The Next Generation fans know, Robin Williams -- a major Trek fan -- almost guest-starred on The Next Generation.

Delving into more detail, Anson Williams directed more than 150 episodes of nearly 40 different shows, as well as several made-for-television movies.

Actors from the classic series Happy Days assembled over the weekend for an emotional reunion.

On Saturday, stars Henry Winkler, Ron Howard, Anson Williams and Don Most gathered at Steel City Con in Pittsburgh.

His co-stars beside him, Winkler told the crowd, “I’m just emotional here…This is the first time that we have appeared this way in 50 years.”

The sitcom Happy Days followed teenager Richie Cunningham (Howard) along with his friends, Arthur “Fonzie” Fonzarelli (Winkler), Ralph Ralph (Most) and Potsie Weber (Williams). The show ran from 1974 to 1984 and inspired several spin-offs such as Mork & Mindy and Laverne & Shirley.

The crowd applauded Winkler’s sentimentality, and Howard joked, “But it feels like 50 minutes because we’re having so much fun hanging, and this was sort of our great excuse to come together, so thank you.”

Winkler went on to praise the show’s creator Garry Marshall, along with the...

If you grew up during the mid-1970s through the mid-1980s, it's likely that "Happy Days" was broadcasting on your television set. Created by the late Garry Marshall, the sitcom initially centered on Richie Cunningham (Ron Howard) and his family. However, Richie's friend Fonzie (Henry Winkler) rose to further prominence despite initially being a secondary character. With "The Fonz" becoming the series' breakout character, the show started to emphasize him above everyone else, which led to some discontent behind the scenes -- star Ron Howard even threatened to quit "Happy Days" altogether.

Viewers who watched "Happy Days" while it was in its original run on television were also likely to have The Beatles' albums spinning on their record players. Although the band broke up in 1970, the Fab Four's initial discography and their output as solo acts dominated popular culture throughout the decade. And in a serendipitous twist of fate,...

When sitcoms keep bringing in consistent ratings, especially an era-defining example like "Happy Days," it's almost impossible for a network executive to fully give it up. The comedy series ran from 1974 to 1984 over 11 seasons, culminating in an impressive 255 episode run. One of the issues that comes with a show that stays on the air for that long, however, is its inevitable fatigue. After Henry Winkler's big water stunt in the show's fifth season, the phrase "jumping the shark" became an integral part of the cultural lexicon to describe a show that's approached the ceiling on its creative output. But it's not always the audience that loses interest in a show's viability.

A central cast member leaving a beloved long-running sitcom before it finishes is basically a television tradition. Topher Grace left "That '70s Show" before its final season, Steve Carell exited "The Office" at the end of its seventh season,...

For much of its 11-season run on ABC, "Happy Days" was one of the most popular shows on network television. Set during the 1950s, the sitcom shamelessly catered to Baby Boomer nostalgia, but also connected strongly with Gen X-ers who enjoyed the antics of its appealing young cast. The music, fashion, and fads might have belonged to their parents, but kids could easily relate to the Cunninghams' lovingly contentious family dynamic, as well as the high-school tumult faced by Richie (Ron Howard), Ralph (Donny Most), and Potsie (Anson Williams).

So, it might come as a surprise to learn that the series was teetering on the brink of cancellation when, after a promising debut season that ranked 16th in the Nielsen ratings, it hemorrhaged viewers and finished 49th after its second season. When creator Gerry Marshall was given a third season to right the ship, he turned the show into a...

Werewolf shows are a part of the ever-popular fantasy genre of TV shows, and over the years, there have been plenty of series focused on the violence, humor, action, and romance that comes with a lupine transformation once a month on the full moon. Fantasy TV shows have always been wildly popular and while vampire TV shows have generally been the clubhouse leader in terms of fandom and success, werewolves deserve a shoutout too. They may not be as sexy as vampires, smart as witches, or titillating as ghosts, but werewolves have plenty to offer.

Werewolf shows are not simple endeavors. Typically, in lore, people turn into werewolves once a month, and typically they lose all control of their faculties, not exactly caveats that make for easy, character-driven storytelling. The werewolf in the Universal Monsters movies is not a hero after all. So a good TV show based around werewolves...

It was a Happy Days 50th anniversary reunion tonight at the Emmys, with former stars Ron Howard and Henry Winkler presenting the Emmy for Best Directing for a Comedy Series.

Howard and Winkler appeared on a re-creation of the iconic Arnold’s Drive-In set, when Howard (aka Richie Cunningham), noted that their intro did not include music, specifically the “Happy Days” theme song. “Candice Bergen had a theme song,” said Howard, to which Winkler replied, “Well of course she would get one.”

“Well, I have a solution, you could do it,” said Howard, encouraging Winkler to go play the jukebox as he did on the series. “First of all, I’m out of practice, it takes schooling” joked Winkler, who then did the iconic Fonzie move and got the Happy Days theme song to play. “Well done,” said Howard.

They then presented the Emmy to Christopher Storer for The Bear,...

What began as a single segment titled “Love and the Television Set” on the anthology series “Love, American Style,” grew to become a top ten sitcom that lasted 11 seasons and defined “cool” for a generation. Set in 1950s Milwaukee, “Happy Days” debuted on January 15, 1974, and, although it was only a moderate success initially, became one of the most iconic TV series of its time.

Ron Howard was already a well-known TV star from his days as Opie Taylor on “The Andy Griffith Show,” so it’s not surprising this series centered around his all-American teenage character Richie Cunningham and his middle-class family. In fact, Howard’s appearance in the “Love, American Style” episode led to his casting by George Lucas in the equally nostalgic “American Graffiti” in 1973 — the success of which prompted ABC to pick up “Happy Days.” But it was the character of greaser Arthur “Fonzie” Fonzarelli (Henry Winkler...

What began as a single segment titled “Love and the Television Set” on the anthology series “Love, American Style,” grew to become a top ten sitcom that lasted 11 seasons and defined “cool” for a generation. Set in 1950s Milwaukee, “Happy Days” debuted on January 15, 1974, and, although it was only a moderate success initially, became one of the most iconic TV series of its time.

Ron Howard was already a well-known TV star from his days as Opie Taylor on “The Andy Griffith Show,” so it’s not surprising this series centered around his all-American teenage character Richie Cunningham and his middle-class family. In fact, Howard’s appearance in the “Love, American Style” episode led to his casting by George Lucas in the equally nostalgic “American Graffiti” in 1973 — the success of which prompted ABC to pick up “Happy Days.” But it was the character of greaser Arthur “Fonzie” Fonzarelli (Henry Winkler...

Hasbro’s Entertainment One (eOne) is rolling the D&d dice — betting that Dungeons & Dragons fans will flock to a new free, ad-supported streaming television (Fast) channel dedicated to the fantasy franchise it’s prepping for a summer launch.

The Dungeons & Dragons Adventures Fast channel is expected to be available on “a number” of platforms but eOne has not cut any distribution deals as yet, according to the company.

The channel will feature a slate of original celebrity-focused unscripted series, including “Encounter Party,” “Faster, Purple Worm! Kill! Kill!” and “Heroes’ Feast,” as well as catalog content including the 1980s “Dungeons & Dragons” animated series. In addition, the Fast channel is to feature third-party content from top internet creators and influencers with a focus on live gameplay.

“This is an amazing opportunity to create and highlight exciting, engaging Dungeons & Dragons content, to both serve our wide audience of existing fans...

In 1983, Marvel Productions and Tsr partnered with Toei Animation to create a cartoon based on Dungeons & Dragons. It followed six children named Hank (Willie Aames), Eric (Don Most), Sheila (Katie Leigh), Diane (Tonia Gayle Smith), Bobby (Ted Field III), and Presto (Adam Rich), who fall through a portal at an amusement park to another world. Their only way home is to listen to Dungeon Master (Sidney Miller), a powerful being caught in a feud with the evil Venger (Peter Cullen).

Emmy winner Henry Winkler was honored at the 35th Israel Film Festival luncheon on Friday, April 29. The “Barry” star received the Iff Career Achievement Award at the Four Seasons Hotel in Los Angeles. Mark Feuerstein, who played Winkler’s son on the USA series “Royal Pains” from 2009 to 2016, bestowed the honor to his TV dad. The two are pictured above on the red carpet for Friday’s event.

“I am very happy that you thought of me,” Winkler told the audience of festival organizers, sponsors and invited guests. “Film takes us to places we could never go. It creates a life that you dream about. It shows us how the world is living. To be an artist is to hold a mirror up to the world in order to give them a view of who we are as a community. And may there be peace.”

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There's been many a book that his been turned into a feature film. Many comic books and cartoons have been turned into feature length properties as well. However, did you know that there are a slew of 1980s movies that inspired cartoons? Yes, you have read that correctly. Even more interesting are the films that were somehow made palatable to be able to exist on such a seemingly benign platform.

The Karate Kid seems like a no-brainer for a second life as a cartoon. What about a film like Rambo: First Blood Part II? Robocop? Or, The Toxic Avenger? Again, you've read that correctly. These are just a few of the movies would be given a shot to make a ton of money in the world of Saturday Morning Cartoons. Some of the cartoons on this list were more successful than others, but by and large making the leap from...

“I didn’t really think there were that many people out there who were interested in Mr. Miyagi,” Kevin Derek says. “But (it turns out) millions and millions of people are.”

Derek is a martial artist, producer, and documentarian, whose latest documentary, More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story, seeks to humanize the man behind some of pop culture’s most mythical characters. The timing for such a doc couldn’t have been better, but it turns out that was simply good fortune.

“We started shooting this back in 2016, so it was a year before Cobra Kai was even in production,” says Derek. “They didn’t even know that they were going to shoot Cobra Kai.”

Everyone knows Pat Morita from his beloved Oscar-nominated role as Mr. Miyagi in The Karate Kid franchise, and many remember him as Arnold in the hit TV show Happy Days. However, Morita’s TV...

Following the death of actor David Lander, several people across the industry shared their warm memories of the “Laverne & Shirley” actor and multiple sclerosis activist.

“David Rest Soundly… you have earned your peace,” Henry Winkler tweeted.

“Oh man. He made me and so many laugh,” John Stamos tweeted in response to Winkler’s message. “When I was a kid Henry, I used to sneak on the lot and watch you guys rehearse, then go next door and catch Laverne and Shirley rehearsing (and argue over lines) and I remember watching David and [Michael McKean] just riff and riff. #Ripdavid.”

Kevin Smith also remembered Lander for his impact on the “Clerks” filmmaker’s childhood.

“This funny man made my childhood happier with his work on ‘Laverne & Shirley’ and his guest appearance on @TheSimpsons as himself still makes me laugh today,” Smith tweeted. “Rest In Peace David, and thank you:...

The cast of “Happy Days” is reuniting to raise money for the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, the state in which the classic show is set.

Henry Winkler, Ron Howard, Don Most, Anson Williams, Marion Ross and writer Lowell Ganz will all make an appearance at the virtual fundraiser on Oct. 25 at 6 p.m. Ct. More special guests will be announced ahead of the event, and guests can donate any amount over $1 to attend. During the reunion, the cast will participate in a Q&a and share behind-the-scenes stories, in addition to other surprises.

“We’re thrilled a show made famous in Milwaukee is coming back home to help make Donald Trump a one-term President,” said Ben Wikler, Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin. “We know all roads to the White House go through the Badger State, and with the cast of ‘Happy Days’ helping us raise money to take back the White House,...

Henry Winkler’s Fonzie will reunite with his Happy Days cast this Sunday to raise funds for the Democratic Party of Wisconsin — home state of the iconic sitcom.

Joined by Ron Howard (Richie Cunningham), Don Most (Ralph Malph), Anson Williams (Potsie Weber), Marion Ross (Marion Cunningham), as well as writer Lowell Ganz plus a few special guests, the event will be available for a minimum donation of $1, with all proceeds aiding Joe Biden’s campaign in the key battleground state.

“We’re thrilled a show made famous in Milwaukee is coming back home to help make Donald Trump a one-term President,”...

Henry Winkler’s Fonzie will reunite with his Happy Days cast this Sunday to raise funds for the Democratic Party of Wisconsin — home state of the iconic sitcom.

Joined by Ron Howard (Richie Cunningham), Don Most (Ralph Malph), Anson Williams (Potsie Weber), Marion Ross (Marion Cunningham), as well as writer Lowell Ganz plus a few special guests, the event will be available for a minimum donation of $1, with all proceeds aiding Joe Biden’s campaign in the key battleground state.

“We’re thrilled a show made famous in Milwaukee is coming back home to help make Donald Trump a one-term President,”...

ABC has set a new tribute special to Garry Marshall, the Hollywood legend behind some of film and television’s biggest projects, the network announced Wednesday.

“The Happy Days of Garry Mashall” is set to air on Tuesday, May 12, and will feature Marshall’s family and friends sharing some of their favorite memories of the late TV legend behind such series as “Happy Days,” “Laverne & Shirley” and “Mork & Mindy.” Marshall died in 2016 after suffering a stroke and developing pneumonia.

Among the stars and former Marshall collaborators set to appear are “Pretty Woman’s” Richard Gere, Hector Elizondo and Julia Roberts; “Happy Days” stars Ron Howard, Don Most, Marion Ross, Anson Williams and Henry Winkler; Cindy Williams, David Lander and Michael McKean of “Laverne & Shirley;” “Mork & Mindy’s” Pam Dawber; Barbara Hershey of “Beaches;” and Julie Andrews, Anne Hathaway and Chris Pine of the “Princess Diaries” series.

ABC is paying tribute to Hollywood legend Garry Marshall in an upcoming TV special. The Happy Days of Garry Marshall will air Tuesday, May 12 at 8 Pm.

The special will bring together stars of some of Marshall’s most iconic series and films, sharing their favorite memories of Marshall, including Pretty Woman‘s Richard Gere, Hector Elizondo and Julia Roberts; Ron Howard, Don Most, Marion Ross, Anson Williams and Henry Winkler (Happy Days); Cindy Williams, David Lander and Michael McKean (Laverne & Shirley); Pam Dawber (Mork & Mindy); Barbara Hershey (Beaches); and Julie Andrews, Anne Hathaway and Chris Pine (The Princess Diaries).

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The 7th Annual Ed Asner & Friends Poker Tournament Celebrity Night was sold out and a huge success raising in excess of $150,000 in much needed funds for The Ed Asner Family Center, (Teafc) dedicated to helping differently “abled” individuals with autism, developmental delays and other special needs and their families.

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Approximately 500 guests, including celebrities, friends and members of the entertainment industry, attended this year’s star-studded event which took place on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at the CBS Radford Studio soundstages where The Mary Tyler Moore Show and The Lou Grant Show, both which starred Ed Asner, were taped.

Emmy-winning actor and autism advocate Ed Asner, who has a son and grandson on the autism spectrum, hosted the event and was joined by Don Cheadle (Avengers: End Game), Thomas Gibson (Criminal Minds), Peter Gallagher (Grace and Frankie), Max Burkholder (Parenthood), Richard Schiff...

In statements given to Deadline, Happy Days stars remembered Penny Marshall, who died on Monday. She starred in the sitcom’s spinoff Laverne & Shirley.

“Penny was as courageous as she was talented, and broke down the wall for women directors. Penny will be missed, but her talent and inspiration is evergreen,” said Anson Williams, who played Potsie on the iconic television show.

Marion Ross, who played matriarch Mrs. Cunningham said, “Our dear sweet Penny has gone up to see Garry. So, there will no doubt be happier days in heaven, just as they made every day happy for us here on earth.”

“So sad to hear about Penny’s passing,” said Don Most, who played Ralph. “She was a very funny, gifted and deceptively smart woman. There will be a lot more laughs up in heaven. Rip Penny.”

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Stars across Hollywood are mourning Penny Marshall, who died Monday night at her Hollywood Hills home due to complications from diabetes, Variety has confirmed. The “Laverne & Shirley” star was 75.

Marshall first rose to fame playing Laverne DeFazio in the hit ABC series “Laverne & Shirley” before going on to become the first woman to direct a film that grossed more than $100 million and the first woman to direct two films that grossed more than $100 million. She was also only the second woman director to see her film Oscar-nominated for best picture.

Rob Reiner, her ex-husband of eight years, remembered his relationship with Marshall fondly, praising her gift for comedy and her natural funny bone. “I loved Penny. I grew up with her. She was born with a great gift. She was born with a funnybone and the instinct of how to use it. I was very lucky to have...

The Peace Fund's 3rd annual Poker tournament hosted by World Championship Wsop player Jamie Gold and ‘Highlander’ actor, director and Peace Fund Founder, Adrian Paul will benefit children affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.

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The Peace Fund has partnered with major celebrities and the charity Books Between Kids in Houston to send books and school supplies to six schools in Houston that were completely flooded and lost everything and will also be providing books and school supplies to schools affected in Florida.

Celebrities are lining up to support the children affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma with The Peace Fund in the following ways:

1 Participate as a VIP poker player in the celebrity poker tournament to help raise critical funds needed for the kids affected by the hurricanes in Texas and Florida.

2 Visit The Peace Fund’s Interactive Storytellers booth at the event where they...

Earlier today, the people at Soaps.com revealed a couple of storyline teasers that we can expect to see take place in the upcoming Bold And The Beautiful August 28 to September 1st,2017 episodes. Some of these sound like they will really be good too. Apparently, Sheila and Quinn are going to get into another huge fight! There’s going to be a huge confrontation between Bill and Liam and more! All the drama will of course start with the Monday August 28,2017 episode. Bill will be very happy in this one as they tell us that he’s going to be very pleased that his plot is being carried out successfully. He will also start to imagine his skyscraper finally getting built. Next, they revealed that Quinn is going to find out Sheila’s been keeping something a secret. And whatever it is will cause them to get into another huge fight!

According to a recent report from Soapcentral, we’re about to see a new male arrive on the scene for CBS’s hit soap opera show “The Bold And The Beautiful.” The crew has decided to hire former Happy Days actor Don Most (above) to come on and play a character named Pete. If any of you watch Happy Days, Don played character Ralph Malph on the show. Getting back to the Pete character, Soapcentral says he’ll be a handyman that arrives to help spruce up the Spectra Fashions building after a fire breaks out. Don recently talked to TV Insider and gave them a little more intel about his Pete role saying, “It's an old building and there's something very dicey going on with the electrical wiring. Pete keeps telling them he's no expert, but they don't want to spring for a real electrician. And then they hire him back a second time!

2017-05-04T11:52:17-07:00'Happy Days' Cast Reunites to Remember Erin Moran

Celebrating Joanie Cunningham. The cast of Happy Days came together to honor their late costar Erin Moran, who died of stage IV cancer at the age of 56 on April 22.

In photos provided to Us Weekly, Scott Baio, Cathy Silvers, Marion Ross, Anson Williams, Ron Howard and Don Most are seen reuniting at Moran's recent memorial service. "It was very emotional," Silvers tells Us. "We were a private family and a public family. It's an interesting dynamic. It was bittersweet and very loving and a lot of laughter and a lot of tears."

Read the rest of this article at Us Weekly.

Absent from the reunion were the late Tom Bosley and Henry Winkler, who played Fonzie.

The stars from Happy Days came together Wednesday to remember their friend and castmate Erin Moran, who played Joanie Cunningham on the ’70s sitcom. Scott Baio, Cathy Silvers, Marion Ross, Anson Williams, Ron Howard and Don Most attended the memorial service for Moran and posed for the group photo above. Baio posted the pic on his Twitter page, with the caption “Celebrating the life of #ErinMoran #HappyDaysFamily”. Celebrating the life of #ErinMoran #HappyDaysFamily @Real…...

The “Happy Days” cast gathered to remember their co-star Erin Moran following her death last month. According to Entertainment Tonight, the cast gathered at Marion Ross’ home in Woodland Hills, California — known as the “Happy Days Farm” — on Tuesday. Scott Baio, Anson Williams, Don Most, Cathy Silvers and Ron Howard came together to share memories of Moran, who passed away on April 22 at the age of 56. Baio shared a photo from the informal gathering on his Twitter account Wednesday. Also Read: Scott Baio Shares Note From Erin Moran's Husband: 'It Got So Bad So Fast' Celebrating the life of #ErinMoran.

Erin Moran's TV family is honoring her life.

Several members of the Happy Days cast gathered for a mini reunion on Tuesday to pay respect to their former co-star after her death last month.

Marion Ross, who played Moran's on-screen mom, tells Et that she, Scott Baio, Anson Williams, Don Most, Cathy Silvers and Ron Howard gathered at Ross' Woodland Hills, California, home, known as the "Happy Days Farm," where they reminisced about the late actress, in what was not a formal memorial service.

Watch: 'Happy Days' Actress Erin Moran Likely Died of Cancer, Officials Say

Henry Winkler, who played Fonzie on the iconic show, was unable to attend due to filming of Barry, the actor's upcoming HBO project with Bill Hader.

Ross revealed that everyone shared stories and memories of Moran, adding that it seemed to be a fitting way to honor her.

Watch: 'Happy Days' Star Erin Moran Dies at 56

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Erin Moran's Happy Days co-stars gathered to celebrate her life. Reuniting for a group photo during Moran's memorial was Scott Baio, Cathy Silvers, Marion Ross, Anson Williams, Ron Howard and Don Most. Moran passed away at the end of April at age 56, most likely of cancer. The Harrison County Sheriffs Department in Harrison County, Indiana, released a statement explaining, "On Saturday the 22nd day of April 2017, Erin Marie Moran-Fleischmann passed away at her residence located in New Salisbury, Ind. A joint investigation into Mrs. Moran's death was conducted by the Harrison County Sheriff's Department and the Harrison County Coroner's Office. A subsequent autopsy revealed that Mrs. Moran...

The Happy Days cast came together to celebrate their beloved former costar, the late Erin Moran.

The actress, who played Joanie Cunningham on the hit show, died on April 22 at the age of 56 after quietly battling Stage 4 cancer. Coming together for a group photo during the memorial was Scott Baio, Cathy Silvers, Marion Ross, Anson Williams, Ron Howard, and Don Most.

Howard, who played Moran’s onscreen brother Richie Cunningham, appeared on The Talk last week and discussed the late star’s unexpected passing.

“It’s been a rough time,” said Howard. “My stepmother Judy passed away a couple of months ago,...

Scott Baio has joined other actors in remembering Erin Moran, with whom he costarred on both Happy Days and Joanie Loves Chachi, following her shocking death on Saturday at age 56.

“May people remember Erin for her contagious smile, warm heart, and animal loving soul,” he wrote on his Facebook Sunday. “I always hoped she could find peace in her life. God has you now, Erin.”

Officers in Harrison County in Indiana responded to reports of an unresponsive female in Corydon, Indiana, on Saturday afternoon. First responders determined that the woman, identified as Moran, had deceased, People has confirmed (the news...

Costars of Erin Moran, the actress best known for playing Joanie Cunningham in the sitcoms Happy Days and Joanie Loves Chachi, shared their reactions to her shocking death on Saturday. She was 56.

Her fellow actors remembered Moran as a talented actress and caring woman.

Don Most, who played class clown Ralph Malph on Happy Days, told The Hollywood Reporter in a statement, “I am so incredibly sad to hear about Erin. She was a wonderful, sweet, caring, talented woman. As I write this I can’t really comprehend this right now. A very painful loss. It gives me some comfort...

Rest in peace, Erin Moran.

The Happy Days star died on Saturday, Et confirms. She was 56.

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A police spokesperson for the Harris County Sheriff in Indiana tells Et that they received a 911 call in reference to an unresponsive female on Saturday, and that first responders found Moran deceased upon arrival. An autopsy is still pending.

Moran shot to fame in the '70s as Joanie Cunningham on Happy Days, the younger sister of Ron Howard's Richie Cunningham. She later went on to star in her own spinoff, Joanie Loves Chachi, based on her character's relationship with Chachi Arcola, played by Scott Baio.

Throughout the next several decades, Moran starred on The Love Boat, and had appearances on Murder, She Wrote and Diagnosis Murder.

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Erin Moran, best known for her role as Joanie Cunningham on Happy Days has died. She was 56.

Officers in Harrison County in Indiana responded to reports of an unresponsive female in Corydon, Indiana, on Saturday afternoon. First responders determined that the woman, identified as Moran, had deceased, People has confirmed (the news was first reported by TMZ). An autopsy is pending.

Moran most famously played Cunningham, the younger sister to Richie Cunningham (played by Ron Howard) on Happy Days, which ran from 1974 to 1984. She also starred in the spin-off, Joanie Loves Chachi from 1982 to 1983, which followed her character’s romance with Chachi,...

Erin Moran, the actress best known for playing Joanie Cunningham on beloved sitcom Happy Days and its spinoff Joanie Loves Chachi, has died, according to The Hollywood Reporter. She was 56.

Harrison County Sheriff’s Office in Indiana revealed that the cause of death was likely "complications of stage 4 cancer," per the Wrap.

Moran began her career as a child actress, starring in commercials starting at age five. She appeared in films such as 1968's How Sweet It Is! with Debbie Reynolds and Melvin Van Peebles' Watermelon Man in 1970 alongside TV shows Daktari,...

40 years after the premiere of Laverne & Shirley, Cindy Williams opens up to Et about what it was like shooting the revered show.

The 69-year-old actress sat down with Et's Nischelle Turner, shortly after guest appearing on The Odd Couple, and shared that the famous Laverne & Shirley opening sequence was an idea that Penny's brother and show co-creator, the late Garry Marshall, came up with on the spot.

"We were out on the lot at Paramount on New York street, and he said, 'Penny, teach Cindy that little dance you did on the way to school with your chums,'" Williams recalled. "And he said action and we did it once, and I didn't get it -- the up and down, 'Schlemiel! Schlimazel!' -- and so the second take I got it, and he said, 'Ok that's good. We're out of here.'"

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The Odd Couple on Monday paid its respects to the late Garry Marshall, who not only worked as an executive consultant on the CBS remake, but portrayed Matthew Perry’s father, Walter.

VideosThe Odd Couple‘s Yvette Nicole Brown Shares Heartfelt Garry Marshall Remembrance

In celebration of the comedy legend, who in July died at age 81 due to complications from pneumonia, the episode welcomed a bevy of stars from his previous sitcoms, including Happy Days‘ Ron Howard, Marion Ross, Anson Williams and Don Most, Mork & Mindy‘s Pam Dawber, and Laverne & Shirley‘s Cindy Williams and Penny Marshall (who...

Legendary TV and film director Garry Marshall will be honored on this week’s episode of The Odd Couple, and People has an exclusive sneak peek.

Airing Monday on CBS, the special episode will pay tribute to the late Marshall, who died in July at age 81. Marshall developed and executive produced the original Odd Couple, which ran from 1970–75 starring Tony Randall and Jack Klugman.

Marshall’s sister Penny Marshall appears in the episode, which will also Happy Days‘ Ron Howard, Marion Ross, Anson Williams and Don Most; Laverne & Shirley‘s Cindy Williams, and Pam Dawber from Mork & Mindy.

Marshall also...

Et was on the set of the upcoming Odd Couple tribute to Garry Marshall, where his sister, Penny Marshall, revealed just how much he meant to her.

"My brother gave me a life," Penny told her nephew, Scott -- Garry's director son -- who was interviewing her for Et. "It's not many people who have a brother who give them a life. He gave me a life and I appreciate it and I tried to not let him down."

Penny's career was just one of many that Garry launched in his five-decade-long career. As the mastermind behind such beloved TV shows and movies such as Happy Days, Mork & Mindy, Pretty Woman and The Princess Diaries (to name just a few!), Garry greatly impacted the careers of stars like Julia Roberts, Robin Williams, Anne Hathaway, Kate Hudson, Henry Winkler, Rob Lowe, John Stamos, Scott Baio and Mayim Bialik.

The legendary...

Stars of several of Garry Marshall’s television hits, including Happy Days and Laverne & Shirley, will appear on an upcoming episode of CBS’ The Odd Couple honoring him, the network announced Monday.

Marshall was creator of the original Odd Couple and an executive consultant on the reboot. He died in July at age 81 of complications from pneumonia.

The episode will air Monday, Nov. 7, at 9:30/8:30c. Stars from his previous shows taking part include: Happy Days‘ Marion Ross, Ron Howard, Anson Williams and Don Most; Laverne & Shirley‘s Penny Marshall (who is also Marshall’s sister) and Cindy Williams...

The November 7 episode of CBS’ The Odd Couple will take a look back with a tribute to the original series’ co-creator Garry Marshall, who died in July. The episode will feature actors from his hit TV shows including Ron Howard, Marion Ross, Anson Williams and Don Most from Happy Days; Marshall's sister Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams from Laverne & Shirley; and Pam Dawber from Mork & Mindy, which made Robin Williams a star. In the 1978-79 season, those series claimed…...

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Jonathan Demme’s 1975 film Crazy Mama, which stars Cloris Leachman, Stuart Whitman, Ann Southern, and Jim Backus, celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. The Royale Laemmle Theater in Los Angeles will be holding a special one-night-only showing of the 83-minute film on Thursday, September 24th, 2015 at 7:30 pm.

Actress Cloris Leachman is scheduled to appear at the screening and is due to partake in a post-screening Q & A for a discussion on the making of the film.

From the press release:

Crazy Mama was one of the early movies directed by Oscar winner Jonathan Demme (The Silence of the Lambs, Melvin and Howard, Married to the Mob, Philadelphia, Rachel Getting Married). Produced by Roger and Julie Corman, the film follows three generations of women (played by Cloris Leachman, Ann Sothern as her mother,...

They were on one of the biggest TV hits of the '70s.

Happy Days reached about 30 million viewers each week and ran for 11 seasons, ending in 1984.

Now, 31 years after it went off the air, three of the show's stars have gotten back together. Henry Winkler (Fonzie), Anson Williams (Potsie) and Donny Most (Ralph) attended the Celebration Exotic Car Festival in Celebration, Florida, last week. The event raises money for several children's charities.

At the beginning of the festival, the Happy Days stars attended a Beach Boys concert with special guest performer John Stamos. It was the perfect storm of pop culture kitsch.

Chicago – When is comes to appreciating life, one great practitioner is Anson Williams, better known as the character “Potsie” from the 1970s TV series “Happy Days.” Williams wants to remind everybody to “pay it forward,” as he does in highlighting his unlikely mentor in his new book, “Singing to a Bulldog.”

The focus for Anson Williams is on Willie Turner, a custodian he worked with in a department store. Willie gave the 15-year-old Williams life lessons, as he was navigating the road to being an actor. Even though Turner was illiterate and a drinker, he stuck with and guided Williams, which provided the impetus for the young actor and singer to find his path.

Anson Williams at Anderson’s Bookshop in Naperville, November 16th, 2104

Photo credit: Joe Arce of Starstruck Foto for HollywoodChicago.com

And that path led to TV stardom in the sitcom “Happy Days,” which premiered in 1974. The...

Reunion on the Lido Deck!

The original cast of The Love Boat – along with a whole lot of former guest stars – gathered in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Wednesday to help christen a new line of Princess Cruise ships.

But it's unlikely the ships were nearly as interesting as the reunion itself, which included the drama's original stars such as Gavin Macleod (Capt. Merrill Stubing), Lauren Tewes (Cruise Director Julie McCoy), Fred Grandy (Purser Gopher Smith), Bernie Kopell (Dr. Adam Bricker), Jill Whelan (Vicki Stubing), and Ted Lange (Bartender Isaac Washington).

Joining the veterans were some of the drama's repeat guest stars,...