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Happy Days

Happy Days

Those were the days of the 1950's...filled with innocence and the promise of even better days to come.

19747.611 Seasons252 EpisodesEnded

Overview

In 1950s Milwaukee the Cunningham family must contend with Fonzie, a motorcycle riding Casanova.

Produced by Garry Marshall, Edward K. Milkis
NetworksABC

Top Cast

Henry Winkler

Henry Winkler

Arthur Fonzarelli

Tom Bosley

Tom Bosley

Howard Cunningham

Marion Ross

Marion Ross

Marion Cunningham

Anson Williams

Anson Williams

Potsie Weber

Scott Baio

Scott Baio

Chachi Arcola

Ted McGinley

Ted McGinley

Roger Phillips

Erin Moran

Erin Moran

Joanie Cunningham

Themes & Keywords

sitcom1950s

About Happy Days

Happy Days is a comedy series that first aired in 1974 exploring themes of sitcom, 1950s. it stars Henry Winkler, Tom Bosley, Marion Ross. In 1950s Milwaukee the Cunningham family must contend with Fonzie, a motorcycle riding Casanova.

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