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Happy Days

This Forgotten TV Show Changed Sitcom History and Created ‘Happy Days’

It took a few tries before ‘Happy Days’ resonated with audiences.

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The True Story Behind Fonzie’s Infamous ‘Jump the Shark’ Episode on ‘Happy Days’

How did Milwaukee’s toughest greaser end up on water skis, anyway?

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Who Was Fonzie’s Cousin Spike from ‘Happy Days’?

The pint-sized Fonzarelli disappeared from the show and was never mentioned again.

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His Surprise Visit to the Set of ‘Happy Days’ Blew Their Minds

Who was this ‘Happy Days’ fan, so rabid that he wanted to come and visit the set and meet the show’s stars?

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Do You Remember the ‘Happy Days’ Episode When Fonzie Finally Saw His Dad?

Plus, how old was Fonzie really when his dad went MIA?

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Ron Howard Reveals That There’s a ‘Happy Days’ Cast Group Chat

Over 40 years after the show’s final episode, the gang still keeps in touch.

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Which ’70s Sitcom Star Would ‘Absolutely Revisit’ Their Famous Character?

The actor joked that he’d now need a little help fitting into his iconic costume.

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Do You Remember the ‘Happy Days’ Episode Where Fonzie Cried?

The show’s creator needed the ultimate cool dude to shed a tear.

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Ron Howard Reveals That Producers Had a ‘Terrible idea’ to Change ‘Happy Days’

“I wasn’t bluffing. I would’ve left.”

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Who Was Fonzie’s Greatest Girlfriend on ‘Happy Days’? Vote for Your Favorite!

Which of Arthur Fonzarelli’s many, many girlfriends was his best love match?

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Do You Remember the ‘Happy Days’ Cast Softball Team?

The team played over 100 games, all over the world.

PACIFIC PALISADES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 28: (L-R) Henry Winkler and Bryce Dallas Howard pose with 'EMA Green Parent Award at the Environmental Media Association 2nd Annual Honors Benefit Gala at Private Residence on September 28, 2019 in Pacific Palisades, California.

How Henry Winkler Helped Ron Howard’s Daughter Meet Her Husband

The ‘Happy Days’ star gave goddaugher Bryce Dallas Howard some love advice that stuck with her.

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Ron Howard Says This Reboot Is Absolutely Not Happening

Plus: why he thinks ‘Happy Days’ remains so popular.

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Henry Winkler Once Sang Onstage With Neil Diamond, in Character as Fonzie

You’ve got to see this video!

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Henry Winkler on New Show ‘Hazardous History’: ‘Oh Wow, What Were They Thinking?’ (Exclusive)

‘Playing polo on horses is dangerous enough. Playing polo with cars is INSANE. And yet we did it,’ the ‘Happy Days’ star told us.

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Henry Winkler Recalls How He ‘Nearly Flunked Out’ of College in Georgetown Commencement Speech

The ‘Happy Days’ star urged recent grads: “Do not be deterred.”

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Here’s Why Leather Tuscadero (Pinky’s Sister) Vanished from ‘Happy Days’

It’s hard to forget the Tuscadero sisters, Pinky and Leather— but what happened to them?

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Joyce DeWitt Is 76! 5 Things You Never Knew About the ‘Three’s Company’ Star

Do you remember the product she promoted in commercials throughout the ’70s?

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6 Behind-the-Scenes Stories From ‘Happy Days’

Find out how horseback riding inspired the Fonz, and why the show was almost about a completely different decade.

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‘Happy Days’ Stars Reunite for the First Time in 50 Years: “It Feels Like 50 Minutes”

The actors appeared together at Steel City Con in Pittsburgh.

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‘Happy Days’ Star Henry Winkler Shares What He took From the Set

It isn’t what you might expect.

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‘Happy Days’ Writers Pick Their Favorite Stories From ‘50 Years of Happy Days’

Ron Howard wasn’t originally interested in ‘Happy Days.’

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8 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘Happy Days’

The show was almost called ‘Cool’ ?!?

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Where Is Fonzie’s Leather Jacket From ‘Happy Days’ Today?

According to Henry Winkler, there are seven Fonzie jackets … though some are not in great shape.

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‘Ayyyyyy!’ Cast of ‘Happy Days’ & Where Are They Now?

Find out what the cast of ‘Happy Days’ is up to these days.

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‘Happy Days’ Star Henry Winkler Defends His ‘Coolness’

Someone had some bad things to say about the Fonz…

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In 1984, ‘Happy Days’ Had Its Series Finale … And Then, the Network Aired Five More New Episodes

Plus, what happed to Richie, Joanie and the Fonz?

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Remembering Henry Winkler & George C. Scott’s Adaptations of ‘A Christmas Carol’

Both made-for-TV movies — Winkler’s An American Christmas Carol (1979) and Scott’s A Christmas Carol (1984) — remain wonderfully enjoyable takes on Dickens’ classic tale.

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Henry Winkler Shut Down Daughter’s Chance to Become Next ‘Bachelorette’ Star

They opened up in the family’s new podcast.

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Henry Winkler Shares His Secret Ingredients to His Favorite Sandwich

Henry joined his wife and daughter on their new podcast.