The Cunningham family Christmas is all set but Richie finds out Fonzie (despite being popular) is alone this holiday. So, Richie decides to ask his folks to let him join them ...but will his folks or...
No one believes Richie's claims that he not only saw a flying saucer but personally interviewed its pilot, an alien named Mork, who tried to take him back to planet Ork as an example of an average, ...
Hot-headed Richie challenges an arrogant French fencing champion to a duel after the visiting swordsman insults sister and country.
Judith Light reveals the challenges of her restrained role in "The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story."
Related lists from IMDb editors
Related lists from IMDb users
Title: Happy Days (1974–1984)
Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below.
| Complete series cast summary: | |||
| Marion Ross | ... | Marion Cunningham / ... 255 episodes, 1974-1984 | |
| Henry Winkler | ... | Arthur 'Fonzie' Fonzarelli / ... 255 episodes, 1974-1984 | |
| Tom Bosley | ... | Howard Cunningham / ... 255 episodes, 1974-1984 | |
| Erin Moran | ... | Joanie Cunningham / ... 239 episodes, 1974-1984 | |
| Anson Williams | ... | Potsie Weber / ... 220 episodes, 1974-1984 | |
| Ron Howard | ... | Richie Cunningham / ... 170 episodes, 1974-1984 | |
| Don Most | ... | Ralph Malph / ... 168 episodes, 1974-1984 | |
| Al Molinaro | ... | Al Delvecchio / ... 146 episodes, 1974-1984 | |
| Scott Baio | ... | Chachi Arcola / ... 130 episodes, 1977-1984 | |
Richie Cunningham and his friend Potsie face life at Jefferson High in Milwaukee Wisconsin in the 1950s. 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. Written by Ed Stephan <stephan@cc.wwu.edu>
Enjoy a night in with these popular movies available to stream now with Prime Video.
Yes, those were Happy Days, when I watched this show as a child. For quite a while, this was the best show on tv. It outstayed its welcome, but it shined for a time.
The success of the show rests heavily on the performances of Ron Howard, Henry Winkler, Tom Bosley, and Marion Ross. Henry Winkler had tremendous charisma and handled his role with great subtlety, until the writing got out of hand. Ron Howard was the rare case of a child actor whose talent matured with his body. Tom Bosley and Marion Ross were outstanding character actors who brought life to Howard and Marion Cunningham. The cast was rounded out by fine supporting players and guest stars.
It was interesting to watch the 50's nostalgia evolve to the point that the time period was no longer mentioned in the show. It seemed that, by the end, it was set in the present. It's interesting to watch the earliest seasons, with episodes revolving around Adlai Stevenson vs. Eisenhower, or Rock 'N' Roll shows; and compare those to shows revolving around Fonzie as a teacher.
It's a shame that memories of Happy Days are tainted by the later years, and that stupid "jumping the shark" phrase. For a time, this show was unbeatable. It created successful spin-offs, like "Laverne and Shirley" and "Mork and Mindy," as well as less successful ones like "Joannie Loves Chachi." It ruled Tuesday nights and was one of the top ten shows for a long part of its existence.
The one question that remains from this show is, "What happened to Chuck?" Maybe he died in Vietnam, with the Beaver. Oh, wait, that was an urban legend. Maybe he was recruited into the CIA.