One of the most successful TV shows of all time, Happy Days drew in 30 million viewers weekly at its peak and launched the careers of stars like Ron Howard, Henry Winkler, and Robin Williams. Now, just in time for the show’s 50th anniversary, viewers can tune in for exclusive access, as Happy Days showrunners Brian Levant & Fred Fox Jr. chronicle life on set and examine the evolution of a television show that made history with a deluxe new coffee table book, 50 Years of Happy Days: A Visual History of an American Television Classic [Insight Editions; 11/5/2024].
Featuring new interviews with the entire surviving cast, producers and crew of the show–and a foreword by Henry Winkler–The Fonz himself– readers will explore rarely-seen photographs and personal anecdotes on a season-by-season journey behind the scenes.
Insight Editions has shared a first look at the upcoming book.
About The Authors
Fred Fox Jr. (left) and Brian Levant
Director, writer, and producer Brian Levant has been at the creative helm of some of the biggest franchises in family entertainment. He was the showrunner of Happy Days, Mork & Mindy, and The Bad News Bears series. After winning the Cable Ace Award for his long-running Leave it to Beaver revival, Levant turned his attention to directing feature films. His hit films include the original Beethoven, Jingle All The Way, Are We There Yet? And the box office juggernaut, The Flintsones. He is also the author of the acclaimed book My Life and Toys.
Fred Fox Jr. began his entertainment career on the writing staff of Laverne & Shirley. He went on to write and produce on Happy Days, Family Matters, Webster, and The New Leave it to Beaver. Fred co-wrote the book for Merry Go Round (with music and lyrics by Richard and Robert Sherman, Academy Award winners for Mary Poppins). He also worked on a children’s book with the legendary Ray Bradbury. Fox is the author of Through Francesca’s Eyes. Fox served as showrunner for the International Emmy Award-winning series, My Secret Identity.
50 Years of Happy Days: A Visual History of an American Television Classic
Arrives in Bookstores and E-Tailers on November 5, 2024
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