Happy Days (1974–1984)

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

Creator:

Garry Marshall

Stars:

Henry Winkler, Marion Ross, Tom Bosley

Won 3 Golden Globes. Another 12 wins & 19 nominations.

Cast

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

Storyline

Richie Cunningham and his friend Potsie face life at Jefferson High in Milwaukee Wisconsin in the 1950s. Originally fifth-billed Fonzie moved up steadily, finally into first billing in 1980, as the thumbs-up, "Heyyy!" biker increased his own and show's popularity. Lots of changes over time as kids come and go, new series spin off, Richie and pals go to college then the army. Even marriage.

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Plot Keywords:

1950s | college | marriage | milwaukee wisconsin | greaser | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Family | Music

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Certificate:

TV-G

Details

Official Sites:

international happy days fans club

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 January 1974 (USA)

Also Known As:

New Family in Town

Filming Locations:

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

Company Credits

Production Co:

Henderson Productions, Miller-Milkis Productions, Miller-Milkis-Boyett Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min 30 min (255 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

4:3

Did You Know?

Trivia

The house used for the exterior shots of the "Cunningham" home in the opening sequence, as well as various points throughout the show's run looked nothing like the interior of the set. For one, the garage was to the right of the front door but the set had a window where the garage should be, the garage was located next to the kitchen door which meant the garage's driveway wasn't in front of the house at all. Fonzie lived over the garage and there was a set of stairs that led up to his apartment

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Goofs

In his first appearance, Mork is looking at an episode of The Andy Griffith Show. However, the episode takes place in 1959, and the Andy Griffith Show didn't premiere until a year later in 1960.

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Quotes

Marion Cunningham: Richie just hasn't got the appetite that Chuck has.
Howard Cunningham: Marion, Argentina hasn't got the appetite that Chuck has.

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Connections

Referenced in Friday Night with Jonathan Ross: Episode #11.4 (2006)

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Soundtracks

"Happy Days"
(theme song)
Lyrics by Norman Gimbel
Music by Charles Fox

User Reviews

These days are aaaaaalllllll...

The enormously iconic television show that entered "The Fonz" (Henry Winkler) into the records of Americana culture. The TV show lasted ten years, from 1974 - 1984, despite its absurdity and silly ideas. (Kids like Fonzie would never have hung out with characters like Richie [Ron Howard], but who cares? It's good fun.)

This is a fun TV show that I used to watch as a kid on Nick-at-Night. When it's on I still enjoy watching it. Unlike, say, "The Brady Bunch," this show actually gains a great deal of laughter from its corniness--not tired shrugs and grimaces from the viewers.

5/5 - one of my favorite shows of all time.

• John Ulmer