"Happy Days" (1974)TV series 1974-1984

Creator:

Garry Marshall

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11

Release Date:

15 January 1974 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Family

Plot:

The Cunningham family live through the 1950's with help and guidance from the lovable and almost superhuman greaser, Fonzie.

Plot Keywords:

Wisconsin | Cool | Male Female Relationship | Famous Opening Theme | Nostalgia

Awards:

Won 2 Golden Globes. Another 12 wins & 20 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Mon. July 28	5:00 AM	WGNSAT	Wish Upon a Star	#2.7
Tue. July 29	4:30 AM	WGNSAT	Richie's Flip Side	#2.21

Cast

Henry Winkler	...	Arthur 'Fonzie' Fonzarelli / ... (255 episodes, 1974-1984)
Tom Bosley	...	Howard Cunningham / ... (255 episodes, 1974-1984)
Marion Ross	...	Marion Cunningham / ... (254 episodes, 1974-1984)
Erin Moran	...	Joanie Cunningham / ... (236 episodes, 1974-1984)
Anson Williams	...	Warren 'Potsie' Weber / ... (219 episodes, 1974-1984)
Ron Howard	...	Richard 'Richie' Cunningham / ... (171 episodes, 1974-1984)
Don Most	...	Ralph Malph / ... (167 episodes, 1974-1983)
Al Molinaro	...	Alfred 'Al' Delvecchio / ... (146 episodes, 1974-1984)
Scott Baio	...	Charles 'Chachi' Arcola / ... (130 episodes, 1977-1984)

Also Known As:

Happy Days Again (USA) (syndication title)
New Family in Town (USA) (working title)
Días felices (Venezuela) [es]
Gänget och jag (Sweden) [sv]
Happy Days (France) (new title (dubbed version)) [fr]
Jours heureux, Les (France) (dubbed version) [fr]
Onnen päivät (Finland) [fi]

Runtime:

30 min (255 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Australia:PG | Finland:K-18 (2007) (DVD) (self applied) | USA:TV-G | Singapore:PG

Filming Locations:

565 North Cahuenga Avenue, Hancock Park, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

American Broadcasting Company (ABC)

Trivia:

The Fonz became so popular that after the first few seasons the network wanted to rename the show "Fonzie's Happy Days" or just "Fonzie." Threatened resignations by Garry Marshall and Ron Howard ended this idea.

Goofs:

Anachronisms: In one episode, the Cunninghams are on their way to the movies. When Ralph asks them what they are going to see Joanie tells him they are going to see Psycho (1960). However, the episode is set in 1957, three years before it the film premiered.

Quotes:

The Fonz: [Marion has just told off the Fonz and stormed out of the room] I'm gonna hit her.
Howard Cunningham: No, you're not gonna hit my wife.
The Fonz: Then I'll hit you!
Howard Cunningham: You're not gonna hit my son.
The Fonz: Then I'll hit you!
Richie Cunningham: You're not gonna hit my father either.
The Fonz: Well I gotta hit somebody. You know where Potsie is?

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Mork & Mindy' (2005) (TV)

Soundtrack:

Rock Around the Clock

A Classic Like a '57 Chevy

This was one of the greatest shows of the 1970's. Many people think of it as a simple comedy, but in the early years the series tackled some serious issues such as racism and nuclear war. The strength of the show was the friendship between Richie and Fonzie. The chemistry between Ron Howard and Henry Winkler made this show a classic. Unfortunately, after Howard left, they tried to keep the show going by focusing on Joanie and Chachi and that was when the show began to go downhill. However, just ignore the final years of the show and pay attention to the early years.