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They Truly Were Happy Days!

They Truly Were Happy Days!

Happy Days was the #1 rated sitcom during 1976-77

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January 15, 1974

The TV series Happy Days debuts on ABC. It was a spinoff of a Love, American Style segment called “Love and the Happy Days” (1972), whose cast included Ron Howard, Marion Ross, and Anson Williams.

During the first season, ABC censors wouldn't let Henry Winkler's character “Fonzie” wear his leather jacket unless he was wearing it in conjun…

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