Remember, a big ABC 50th anniversary apecial will air this May on abc--modeled after last year's highly rated NBC gala. Also, like nbc last may expect promotional tie-ins such as special guest appearances by former abc stars (such as Suzanne Sommers on 8 simple rules, etc...) as well as retrospectives for shows such as "Home Improvement."

BTW, I never cared for Home Improvement--I'm a Frasier fan.

Cool! I hope they do a retrospective for Happy Days(or at least mention it)

Originally posted by YoliUSA
Cool! I hope they do a retrospective for Happy Days(or at least mention it)
Me too, that'd be awsome.

I'm sure abc will reunite as many series casts as they can, from "Happy Days" to "Who's the Boss" to "Spin City." Nostalgia is incredibly big these days. The last Carol Burnett reunion/retrospective scopred big numbers on CBS, as well as NBC's many various retrospectives.

Also keep in mind, "Happy Days" was really ABC's first breakout, number one hit & is still their longest-running sitcom--not giving the show it's due would be a crime. Prior to 1976 they were always a distant third. Thanks to the 1976 Summer Olympics, Fred Silverman & the quasi-legal "happy hour" ordinance Happy Days & ABC really skyrocketed that season.

I just checked another board and it said that Anson Williams, Marion Ross, Don Most & Erin Moran appear on the special.

Originally posted by YoliUSA
I just checked another board and it said that Anson Williams, Marion Ross, Don Most & Erin Moran appear on the special.
Oh wow, that's cool! :D I'm def. gonna watch it now :lol:

Here's our Mrs.C with Mrs. Brady at ABC's 50th!

http://us.news1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20030317/i/1047907355.4160823386.jpg

Did they already tape the 50th anniversary, or did you mean to say 40th anniversary? I was hoping the ABC thing would be live like the NBC one was with red carpet festivities & all.

please ignore my previous post.

Try to get some pics of Erin, Marion, Don & Anson! I think they taped the TV Land Awards early. I luv Happy Days & Laverne & Shirley! :)

tiff7

P.S. Does anyone have any recent pics of the cast? Where is everyone these days? I've only seen: Ron Howard, Erin Moran, Marion Ross, Tom Bosley & Scott Baio (on VH1's "Truth Behind The Sitcoms" where he mentions his & Erin's romance, among other fun info)

Originally posted by YoliUSA
I just checked another board and it said that Anson Williams, Marion Ross, Don Most & Erin Moran appear on the special.

Ooh, I can't wait! Gotta tape that one.

I like your signature Yoli, it's awesome! :)

Originally posted by Tuscadero


Ooh, I can't wait! Gotta tape that one.

I like your signature Yoli, it's awesome! :)

Thanks!:)

ABC is celebrating the 50th Anniversary all month long in May. Starting Monday, April 28 with "ABC's 50th Anniversary Blooper Celebration Part 1" at 8-9pm E/P. "Part 2" airs Monday, May 5 at 8-9pm E/P and on Monday May 12, another blooper special titled "All ABC Bloopers" at 8-9pm E/P.

This all leads into the big 50th Anniversary Celebration, where tons of stars from ABC from the past 50 years will be on hand, airing Monday, May 19 from 8-11pm E/P .

For more information on that go to the General Sitcoms Board and look at the ABC's 50th Anniversary post.

Here is a preview photo of the cast of "Happy Days"

. (ABC/BOB D'AMICO)
CINDY WILLIAMS, HENRY WINKLER, ERIN MORAN, GARRY MARSHALL, PENNY MARSHALL, MICHAEL MCKEAN, DAVID L. LANDER, ANSON WILLIAMS, MARION ROSS, DONNY MOST

Originally posted by pavanbadal
ABC is celebrating the 50th Anniversary all month long in May. Starting Monday, April 28 with "ABC's 50th Anniversary Blooper Celebration Part 1" at 8-9pm E/P. "Part 2" airs Monday, May 5 at 8-9pm E/P and on Monday May 12, another blooper special titled "All ABC Bloopers" at 8-9pm E/P.

This all leads into the big 50th Anniversary Celebration, where tons of stars from ABC from the past 50 years will be on hand, airing Monday, May 19 from 8-11pm E/P .

For more information on that go to the General Sitcoms Board and look at the ABC's 50th Anniversary post.

Here is a preview photo of the cast of "Happy Days"

. (ABC/BOB D'AMICO)
CINDY WILLIAMS, HENRY WINKLER, ERIN MORAN, GARRY MARSHALL, PENNY MARSHALL, MICHAEL MCKEAN, DAVID L. LANDER, ANSON WILLIAMS, MARION ROSS, DONNY MOST


COOL!


Great pic of the HD cast!!!!!:happyface Why isnt Ron there?

Originally posted by Istillgotit

COOL!

Great pic of the HD cast!!!!!:happyface Why isnt Ron there?

The better question is where is Tom Bosley? Ron might be busy directing a movie or something.

Here is something to look forward to, "Happy Days" bloopers will air FOR SURE in the first blooper special. Watch all 3 in case.

Thanx 4 the pic! I love all those people-the gang from Happy Days & Laverne & Shirley. Where IS Ron Howard, Scott Baio & Tom Bosley? I haven't seen them for ages! :)

Thanks for the pic, that's awesome! :)

Originally posted by pavanbadal
ABC is celebrating the 50th Anniversary all month long in May. Starting Monday, April 28 with "ABC's 50th Anniversary Blooper Celebration Part 1" at 8-9pm E/P. "Part 2" airs Monday, May 5 at 8-9pm E/P and on Monday May 12, another blooper special titled "All ABC Bloopers" at 8-9pm E/P.

This all leads into the big 50th Anniversary Celebration, where tons of stars from ABC from the past 50 years will be on hand, airing Monday, May 19 from 8-11pm E/P .

For more information on that go to the General Sitcoms Board and look at the ABC's 50th Anniversary post.

Here is a preview photo of the cast of "Happy Days"

. (ABC/BOB D'AMICO)
CINDY WILLIAMS, HENRY WINKLER, ERIN MORAN, GARRY MARSHALL, PENNY MARSHALL, MICHAEL MCKEAN, DAVID L. LANDER, ANSON WILLIAMS, MARION ROSS, DONNY MOST

That's cool. Thanks for the pic! :woohoo:

Donny & Anson are in it!:clap:

Thanks so much for the picture pavanbadal! I hope Mr. Bosley is feeling okay. I wish he could have been there.

Originally posted by pavanbadal


The better question is where is Tom Bosley? Ron might be busy directing a movie or something.

Here is something to look forward to, "Happy Days" bloopers will air FOR SURE in the first blooper special. Watch all 3 in case.



Yeah that is a better question


Yay about the HD Bloopers!!!

Wheres Scott Baio?

Tom Bosley and Marion Ross are special guests in 2 of the 3 blooper specials:

Here is all the information you need to know of what shows will be featured in the 3 blooper specials:

ABC’S 50th ANNIVERSARY BLOOPER CELEBRATION PT. 1 – MONDAY, APRIL 28 (8:00-9:00 p.m.,ET) – ABC’s biggest stars from the past 50 years are seen in this installment of one of television’s longest-running series of specials, hosted by Dick Clark and featuring special guest appearances by Marion Ross (“Happy Days”), Jim Belushi (“According to Jim”), Judd Hirsch (“Taxi”) and Joyce DeWitt (“Three’s Company”). Among the other shows featured will be “8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter,” “According to Jim,” “The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet,“ “Bosom Buddies,” “Coach,” “The Drew Carey Show,” “Happy Days,” “Home Improvement,” “Laverne & Shirley,” “McHale’s Navy,” “My Wife and Kids,” “Mork & Mindy,” “Soap,” “The Soupy Sales Show,” “Spin City,” “Taxi” and “Three’s Company.”

ABC’S 50th ANNIVERSARY BLOOPER CELEBRATION, PT. 2 – MONDAY, MAY 5 (8:00-9:00 p.m.,ET) – ABC’s biggest stars from the past 50 years are seen in this installment of one of television’s longestrunning series of specials, hosted by Dick Clark and featuring special guest appearances by Tom Bosley (“Happy Days”), Dennis Franz (“NYPD Blue”), Michael Badalucco (“The Practice”) and Donny Osmond (“Donny and Marie”). Among the other shows featured will be “According to Jim,” “American Bandstand,” “Bosom Buddies,” “Donny and Marie,” “Happy Days,” “Home Improvement,” “Laverne & Shirley,” “The Lawrence Welk Show,” “Let’s Make a Deal,” “Mork & Mindy,” “NYPD Blue,” “The Odd Couple,” “The Pat Boone Chevy Showroom,” “The Practice,” “Taxi,” “Tennessee Ernie Ford Christmas Special,” “Too Close for Comfort,” and “Who Do You Trust.”


ALL ABC BLOOPERS – MONDAY, MAY 12 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) – ABC’s biggest stars are seen in one of television’s longest-running series of specials, Dick Clark’s “All ABC Bloopers.” Hosted by Dick Clark and featuring special guest appearances by Tisha Campbell-Martin (“My Wife and Kids”), George Lopez (“George Lopez”), Kevin Weisman (“Alias”) and Andy Dick (“Less Than Perfect”). This special features funny out-takes from popular ABC shows and local newscasts from around the United States. Using film and tape segments, viewers will be treated to bleeped ad-libs, forgotten lines and uncontrollable laughter from some of ABC’s favorite stars. Tisha Campbell-Martin introduces a series of bloopers featuring Damon Wayans from “My Wife and Kids,” and George Lopez of “George Lopez” presents some ad-libs involving his cast. Kevin Weisman recalls some hilarious bloopers from one of ABC’s most popular television series, “Alias.” Andy Dick introduces various flubs from “Less than Perfect,” featuring endless laughs from his fellow castmates. A special clip shows a visit by a psychic to the set of “Live with Regis and Kelly,” as she
predicts that Kelly is pregnant, even before she has announced it to Regis. Bonnie Hunt from “Life with Bonnie” is shown singing for an ABC “Monday Night Football” promo, as she is interrupted by a football pass. Among the other shows featured are “8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter,” “According to
Jim” and “The Drew Carey Show.”

This all leads into of course the big 50th Anniversary special on MONDAY, MAY 19, 2003 from 8 to 11PM E/P.

Great!!!