Why Did Ron Howard Leave Happy Days? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Mike22580 · 10-18-2004, 08:02 PM

I was wondering why Ron Howard left Happy Days so abruptly in 1980. They briefly explained his depature. He never returned to even make a guest appearance until the last season... and the final episode of the show.

TVFactFan · 10-18-2004, 09:02 PM

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Originally posted by Mike22580
I was wondering why Ron Howard left Happy Days so abruptly in 1980. They briefly explained his depature. He never returned to even make a guest appearance until the last season... and the final episode of the show.

He left to do some directing for NBC.

Stormtracker TF · 10-19-2004, 01:35 PM

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He left to do some directing for NBC.

And quite obviously he stuck with directing.

tiff7 · 10-19-2004, 03:18 PM

Ron came back for a couple episodes later on in 1982 & the finale (where Joanie & Chachi get married) in 1984. Yes, he left ABC to direct for NBC, watch the Ron Howard A&E Biography or the HD A&E Biography or the Ron Howard book that is out @ bookstores or Amazon.com.

Tiff7

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howilu · 10-21-2004, 05:02 PM

Ron Howard's departure signified a major shark jump for Happy Days. Donny Most also left the show.

TVFactFan · 10-21-2004, 06:01 PM

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Ron Howard's departure signified a major shark jump for Happy Days. Donny Most also left the show.

Happy Days after 1980 is like Laverne and Shirley after 1995

Dr. Thong · 11-28-2004, 10:28 AM

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Happy Days after 1980 is like Laverne and Shirley after 1995

That's why if I get the DVDs, I'll stop at season seven. It was horrible after that. Not the show I grew up with, that's for sure. Too bad they didn't just end it there.

Fonzie87 · 12-02-2004, 10:18 PM

Ron Howard left because he was getting into directing. That, and I believe he was starring in a movie during that time, too. I think.

happydaysgirl · 12-14-2004, 04:17 PM

ron leaved happy days to make movies in the 80,s

faraj · 01-09-2005, 05:33 PM

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Happy Days after 1980 is like Laverne and Shirley after 1995

Why's that? Why that particular year 1995? Or do you mean 1965 because that was when the setting took place in CA for L&S.

Dr. Thong · 01-09-2005, 05:59 PM

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Why's that? Why that particular year 1995? Or do you mean 1965 because that was when the setting took place in CA for L&S.

Actually, both shows went bad the same year, 1980. Ron and Donny left HD and L&S up and moved to Californ-i-a.

If I ever do get the Happy Days DVDs, I will definitely stop with season seven.

10-18-2004, 08:02 PM	#1
Mike22580 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 14, 2003 Location: Northeastern United States Posts: 85	Why Did Ron Howard Leave Happy Days? I was wondering why Ron Howard left Happy Days so abruptly in 1980. They briefly explained his depature. He never returned to even make a guest appearance until the last season... and the final episode of the show.

12-14-2004, 04:17 PM	#9
happydaysgirl Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 05, 2002 Location: Plano tx Posts: 109	ron ron leaved happy days to make movies in the 80,s
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10-19-2004, 03:18 PM	#4
tiff7 wdwdisneylandnut4life Senior Member Join Date: Jul 26, 2001 Location: Erie, IL Posts: 2,012	Ron came back for a couple episodes later on in 1982 & the finale (where Joanie & Chachi get married) in 1984. Yes, he left ABC to direct for NBC, watch the Ron Howard A&E Biography or the HD A&E Biography or the Ron Howard book that is out @ bookstores or Amazon.com. Tiff7 17 Days til (~~) (Halloween!)

10-21-2004, 05:02 PM	#5
howilu Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 20, 2003 Location: St. Louis Park, MN Posts: 1,959	Ron Howard's departure signified a major shark jump for Happy Days. Donny Most also left the show.

12-02-2004, 10:18 PM	#8
Fonzie87 Avatar By: TheFonz Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 14, 2002 Location: Workin On Irene... A 1970 Mercury Cougar XR7 Posts: 222	Ron Howard left because he was getting into directing. That, and I believe he was starring in a movie during that time, too. I think.