“Hey hey hey»: More than 50 years have passed since Richie, Potsie, Ralph and Fonzie gathered on the sofas of the legendary Arnold’s in the pilot episode of Happy Days. The iconic sitcom that for 11 seasons (from 1974 to 1984) He made us live in the American dream. Created by Garry Marshall (future director of Pretty Woman) for ABC, the timeless TV series tells the adventures of the Cunningham family in the Milwaukee of the 1950s. At the center of the show there is Richie, a teenager struggling with high school, friends and first loves. Next to him, the charismatic Arthur “Fonzie” Fonzarelli, mechanic with a golden heart and emblem of style stands out. The sitcom tells the values, hopes and changes of the post -war and stripes post -nostalgic tone.
Inspired by the movie-manifesto American Graffiti by George Lucas, Happy Days in a short time he became an unprecedented pop phenomenon generating various spin-offs (including Mork & Mindy), as well as the first case of “Fonzie syndrome”: media phenomenon that describes the unexpected and unwilling success of a minor character of a TV series. But what happened to the shy Richie and his teen friends? Has Ron Howard became an Oscar director, has Potsie conquered TV as a renowned author, and Fonzie? He had his revenge, cooler than ever. Here, the protagonists of the Culto show today.
Ron Howard is Richard «Richie» Cunningham
The shy teenager struggling with high school, friends and first loves. Richie was born as a Sitcom guest Love, American Style: an appetizer of what it would become Happy Days. Today, the former clumsy student is a double Oscar for A Beautiful Mind. Some of its main credits as a director include cult films such as Splash, Cocoon, Apollo 13, The Da Vinci code And Rush. He is also one of the most prolific producers in Hollywood.
Henry Winkler is Arthur «Fonzie» Fonzarelli
Mechanic with a golden heart, Rubacuori and style icon: Fonzie is the only one capable of starting Jukebox with a fist. In 2018, the philosopher with the leather nail took his revenge after 45 years of career thanks to theMy received for the ramshackle acting teacher in the success series Barry. In addition to the artistic rebirth, the actor has transformed his greatest weakness into a strength, using it to sensitize and help others. Suffering from dyslexia, he has co-disclosed numerous children’s books and has spoken openly about learning disorder. Before his death, Queen Elizabeth II awarded him to the title of honorary officer of the Order of the British Empire.
Marion Ross is Marion Cunningham
Mother of Richie and Casalinga who deals with the typical domestic responsibilities: cooking, cleaning and taking care of the boys while the husband is at work. Ms. Cunningham is the only person to whom Fonzie allows you to contact with her name, Arthur. Fans of Gilmore Girls They could remember it in the role of great in six episodes of the series. Marion Ross is 95 years old today. Since 2001, it is the voice of the grandmother of Spongebob.
Tom Bosley is Howard «Howie» Cunningham
Head of head and owner of a hardware store. The showers of the show is closed, the former dad of Richie will recruit Jessica Fletcher to solve cases in Cabot Cove ne The lady in yellow. The actor left us in 2010, at the age of 83: today, he rests in Forest Lawn in the cemetery of celebrities.
Erin Moran is Joanie «thin» Cunningham
The younger sister of Richie Call, affectionately, “thin” (in English shortcake) by the “adopted brother” Fonzie. Unfortunately, the beloved actress was crushed by throat cancer in 2017; He was 56 years old. In the last period, she had fallen into dysgrazy and lived in a caravan in Harrison County in Indiana with her second husband.
Scott Baio is Charles «Chachi» Arcola
The cousin of Fonzie who is in love with Joanie. The love story (also in real life) with the sister of Richie generates the spin-off Jenny and Chachi. With the end of Happy DaysScott Baio becomes the Sitcom star Babysitter. In 2018, Nicole Eggert accused the sexual abuse actor that took place when she was a minor. However, the Los Angeles prosecutor has decided not to proceed because of the prescription of the crimes. Baio denied the accusations, stating that their relationship was consensual and happened when she was of age. The case was archived without incriminations, but generated a large public debate.
Anson Williams is Warren «Potsie» Weber
Potsie is one of Richie’s best friends. The curtain on the Happy Dayshe dedicates himself to the career as a television director. He directed some episodes of the most famous series of the 90s: Beverly Hills 90210, Melrose Place, Witch, Seventh heaven, Sabrina Vita da Strega. The last in the control room is The secret life of an American teenager (2008-2013). In 2023, Williams came nominated as Mayor of Ojai, California. He had the support of many of his former cast members, but in the end he lost against the mayor in office Betsey Stix for 42 votes.
Don Most is Ralph Malph
It is the Buffone of the group and Best Friend of Potsie. Officially he left the series because he was called to serve military service. Today, double cartoons and sings the swing. He is also a humorist and designer.
Source: Vanity Fair
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