Ron Howard

HAPPY DAYS, from left, Ron Howard, Henry Winkler, 1974-84 (1976 photo).

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

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

ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW, Ron Howard, Andy Griffith, 1960-1968

Ron Howard’s Most Heartbreaking Memory From ‘The Andy Griffith Show’

What made Opie break into sobs?

HAPPY DAYS, Henry Winkler, Ron Howard, television, 1974-1984.

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

“I wasn’t bluffing. I would’ve left.”

ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW, Andy Griffith, Don Knotts, Ron Howard, 1960-68

Ron Howard Reveals Andy Griffith Was ‘Annoyed the Media Didn’t Embrace’ ‘The Andy Griffith Show’

“‘How long do we have to be in the top ten for them to understand why this show works?’”

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How Ron Howard’s ‘Splash’ Was Almost ‘Killed’ by a Famous Producer

“He said, ‘I’m going to ruin you,’ literally.”

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Do You Remember When ‘Brady Bunch’ Star Maureen McCormick Guest Starred on ‘Happy Days’?

The boys almost got into serious trouble trying to impress her.

ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW, Andy Griffith, Don Knotts, Ron Howard, 1960-68

Who Is Still Alive From ‘The Andy Griffith Show’?

Which Mayberry residents are still around?

THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW, from left: Ron Howard, Rance Howard, on set, (September 1962), 1960-68

Did You Know That Ron Howard’s Dad Was An Actor, Too? Remembering Rance Howard

One of his biggest accomplishments was collaborating with his son.

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Here’s What Ron Howard Really Thought of Andy Griffith

How did one of TV’s most famous fictional families feel about each other in real life?

THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW, Andy Griffith, 1960-68.

The Best Musical Moments From ‘The Andy Griffith Show’

Do you recall “Mayberry, My Hometown,” and the Darling Family’s “Boil Them Cabbage Down”?

THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW, from left: Andy Griffith, Ron Howard, on set, (September 1962), 1960-68. photo: Richard R. Hewett/TV Guide/Courtesy Everett Collection

See Rare Behind-the-Scenes Photos From ‘The Andy Griffith Show’

Enjoy these cherished on-set moments.

APOLLO 13, Bill Paxton, Tom Hanks, Gary Sinise, Kevin Bacon, 1995,

6 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘Apollo 13’

The Ron Howard classic was released in theaters 30 years ago today.

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5 Immortal Facts About ‘Cocoon,’ Ron Howard’s Sci-Fi Classic

Wilford Brimley was only 49 years old when he shot the film!

HAPPY DAYS, from left, Kathy O'Dare, Ron Howard, 1974-84 (1974 photo). ph: Albert Watson / TV Guide / courtesy Everett Collection

What Happened to Original ‘Happy Days’ Star Kathy O’Dare Is Just So Sad

She appeared in the show’s pilot episode, but whatever happened to the young actress?

Ron Howard (L) and Cheryl Howard attends the 2018 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 4, 2018 in Beverly Hills, California

Ron Howard Celebrates 50th Wedding Anniversary: ‘Thank God for You, Cheryl’

What an accomplishment!

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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.

HAPPY DAYS, Henry Winkler, Ron Howard, 1974-1984.

Ron Howard Says This Reboot Is Absolutely Not Happening

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

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How ‘Mayberry R.F.D.’ Spun Off From ‘The Andy Griffith Show’

Take a walk down memory lane with the first-ever episode of ‘Mayberry R.F.D.’ on MeTV.

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George Wendt, Laurence Fishburne & Other Stars You Might Have Missed on ‘M*A*S*H’

The ‘Cheers’ and ‘Matrix’ stars visited the 4077th before they became household names.

ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW, Ron Howard, Frances Bavier, 1960-1968.

What Happened to Frances Bavier, the Actress Who Played Aunt Bee on ‘The Andy Griffith Show’?

After retiring from the small screen, she lived a secluded (and, some say, lonely) life.

ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW REUNION, from left: Ron Howard, Andy Griffith, (aired February 10, 1993)

Do You Remember 1993’s ‘The Andy Griffith Show Reunion’?

The special, which hasn’t been shown on television for decades, will air at 5pm EST on May 4 on MeTV.

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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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5 Thing You Didn’t Know About ‘The Andy Griffith Show’

Did you know that the theme song actually has lyrics?

HAPPY DAYS, from left, Henry Winkler, Ron Howard, Don Most, Anson Williams, 1974-84 (1977 photo)

‘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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MeTV Announces ‘The Month of Mayberry’ Event Celebrating ‘The Andy Griffith Show’ & Spinoffs

Plus, the channel will air ‘The Andy Griffith Show Reunion: Back to Mayberry’ for the first time in decades.

HAPPY DAYS, Henry Winkler, Ron Howard, 1974-1984.

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

It isn’t what you might expect.

50 Years of Happy Days: A Visual History of an American Television Classic, Henry Winkler, cast of Happy Days

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

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

ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW, Andy Griffith, Don Knotts, Ron Howard, 1960-68

Ron Howard & ‘Andy Griffith Show’ Co-star Are Distant Cousins

Ron Howard also shared a fun throwback photo of the cast members reuniting in the ’90s.

HAPPY DAYS, from left, Henry Winkler, Ron Howard, Don Most, Anson Williams, 1974-84 (1977 photo)

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

The show was almost called ‘Cool’ ?!?