Growing up in the 1970s, I used to watch Happy Days regularly on Tuesday nights. From the start of the series, until the last few years, when, in my opinion, the show went downhill in the early 80s. Watching reruns of the show now may seem corny to many, and in many ways, it was corny. But of course, times were different then, and things that happened in the show actually WERE funny.
ABC put together this 2-hour reunion special, and the producers did a fantastic job on it. Starting with Tom Bosley and Marion Ross standing in front of the original Cunningham home, and then proceeding through clips of the series, getting input from all cast members throughout. They even include home footage shot by Henry Winkler, and a reunion softball game. There were also a few surprise guests, such as the original 2 actors who played the long forgotten older brother, Chuck Cunningham. Also making an appearance was Pat "Arnold" Morita.
The special was very well put together, and provided many good memories of the show, as well as insights and bloopers. MUCH better than just watching the reruns. If there was a drawback to this reunion, it's that Al Molinaro was not included in the special (in clips only). I would've liked to see him as he is now. Producer Garry Marshall was the host of the show, and he did a bang-up job at it. Kudos to all involved!
ABC put together this 2-hour reunion special, and the producers did a fantastic job on it. Starting with Tom Bosley and Marion Ross standing in front of the original Cunningham home, and then proceeding through clips of the series, getting input from all cast members throughout. They even include home footage shot by Henry Winkler, and a reunion softball game. There were also a few surprise guests, such as the original 2 actors who played the long forgotten older brother, Chuck Cunningham. Also making an appearance was Pat "Arnold" Morita.
The special was very well put together, and provided many good memories of the show, as well as insights and bloopers. MUCH better than just watching the reruns. If there was a drawback to this reunion, it's that Al Molinaro was not included in the special (in clips only). I would've liked to see him as he is now. Producer Garry Marshall was the host of the show, and he did a bang-up job at it. Kudos to all involved!