30 years ago this fall; Happy Days began its 11th and Final Season - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

simmytbone · 09-01-2013, 09:53 PM

Hey guys,

30 years ago this fall

Happy Days returned for its record setting 11th and Final Season on abc

Henry Winkler was back as The Fonz, Marion Ross and the late Tom Bosley were back as Marion and Howard Cunningham, also returning were Scott Baio and Erin Moran as Chachi Arcola and Joanie Cunningham, Anson Williams as Warren "Potsie" Weber and Ted McGinley of Married...with Children Fame as Roger Phillips

For the show's 11th and final season, the theme was rerecorded in a more modern style. It featured Bobby Arvon on lead vocals, with several back-up vocalists. To accompany this new version, new opening credits were filmed, and the flashing Happy Days logo was reanimated to create an overall "new" feel which incorporated 1980s sensibilities with 1950s nostalgia (although by this time the show was set in 1965).

Here are some more notes:

Scott Baio and Erin Moran returned to join the cast for the final season, while Cathy Silvers was removed from the cast due to her character leaving the show, although she returned for the finale.

Linda Purl's character, Ashley Pfister, was written out of the show (along with her daughter) because the show had to cut back on its number of extras.
Henry Winkler, Marion Ross, Scott Baio, and Tom Bosley appeared in all episodes.

Erin Moran was absent for two episodes.

Ted McGinley was absent for eight episodes.

Anson Williams was absent for sixteen episodes. Williams actually quit sometime in 1983, although he managed to complete some of the final season's episodes before his departure.

Recurring cast members and characters include Pat Morita as Arnold, Kevin Sullivan as Tommy, and Harris Kal as Bobby.

and now, here's the opening and closing to the 11th and Final Season of Miller-Boyett's longest running sitcom

Happy Days

Check'em out!

11th Season Opening

The Final Scene of Happy Days

11th Season Closing

comedyfreak · 09-02-2013, 12:52 AM

30 years ago already wow time flies.

Mr. Television · 09-02-2013, 06:06 AM

30 years ago this fall I began my final year of HS. Time sure flies.

king of comedy · 09-02-2013, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Stuck In The '70's

30 years ago this fall I began my final year of HS. Time sure flies.

I was in my second year of college.

Mr. Television · 09-02-2013, 11:34 PM

The sad thing about Anson Williams leaving is that I didn't even noticed. He had just about disappeared as a cast member by that time anyway. The only show I clearly remember him on from that year was when Richie and Ralph returned. It's too bad he couldn't return for the final.

biffbronson · 09-02-2013, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by king of comedy

I was in my second year of college.

I was in my first year of college.

robyrob · 09-03-2013, 12:54 AM

mjd13076 · 09-19-2013, 06:37 PM

Why did Anson leave the show? He was pretty much losing screen time from season 8, on. By season 10, you barely saw Potsie and it seemed like the first part of season 11, they tried to make him a part of the show again. But after the Richie/Ralph, "Welcome Home" episode, he disappeared without explaination.

Also, same with Cathy Silvers. Why did they give her the ax? Joanie was back, so didn't she need a friend? Guess not.

James28 · 09-21-2013, 01:51 AM

The 11th and final season of Happy Days consisted of 22 episodes, five of which were burned off during the summer of 1984, with the last one airing on 24 September (!), after the official finale episode ("Passages") had aired on 8 May 1984. The five episodes could have easily aired during March and April of 1984. The show's ratings had already tanked, with the show ranking in 63rd place during the 1983-84 season.

TVFactFan · 09-21-2013, 06:01 PM

I was starting 3rd grade LOL

My favorite eps from this season is Richie Returns Home

Mr. Television · 09-21-2013, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TVFactFan

I was starting 3rd grade LOL

My favorite eps from this season is Richie Returns Home

Now I do feel old. lol

TVFactFan · 09-21-2013, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stuck In The '70's

Now I do feel old. lol

LOL,

I didn't even watch HD once on ABC like I did Three's Company. I didn't discover it until it aired in local syndication

dakert · 09-21-2013, 11:53 PM

Its too bad Happy Days was up against The A Team!

ThomasE · 01-14-2014, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by biffbronson

I was in my first year of college.

I was in the FIRST grade! LOL.

Ryan Chamberlain · 01-14-2014, 04:58 PM

I know one thing about the final season...I loved Marion's new hairstyle!

The show though....no wonder it was the final season is all I can say. Even though I did like the episodes where Ritchie came home and the finale was great.

09-01-2013, 09:53 PM	#1
simmytbone Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 17, 2009 Posts: 1,513	30 years ago this fall; Happy Days began its 11th and Final Season Hey guys, 30 years ago this fall Happy Days returned for its record setting 11th and Final Season on abc Henry Winkler was back as The Fonz, Marion Ross and the late Tom Bosley were back as Marion and Howard Cunningham, also returning were Scott Baio and Erin Moran as Chachi Arcola and Joanie Cunningham, Anson Williams as Warren "Potsie" Weber and Ted McGinley of Married...with Children Fame as Roger Phillips For the show's 11th and final season, the theme was rerecorded in a more modern style. It featured Bobby Arvon on lead vocals, with several back-up vocalists. To accompany this new version, new opening credits were filmed, and the flashing Happy Days logo was reanimated to create an overall "new" feel which incorporated 1980s sensibilities with 1950s nostalgia (although by this time the show was set in 1965). Here are some more notes: Scott Baio and Erin Moran returned to join the cast for the final season, while Cathy Silvers was removed from the cast due to her character leaving the show, although she returned for the finale. Linda Purl's character, Ashley Pfister, was written out of the show (along with her daughter) because the show had to cut back on its number of extras. Henry Winkler, Marion Ross, Scott Baio, and Tom Bosley appeared in all episodes. Erin Moran was absent for two episodes. Ted McGinley was absent for eight episodes. Anson Williams was absent for sixteen episodes. Williams actually quit sometime in 1983, although he managed to complete some of the final season's episodes before his departure. Recurring cast members and characters include Pat Morita as Arnold, Kevin Sullivan as Tommy, and Harris Kal as Bobby. and now, here's the opening and closing to the 11th and Final Season of Miller-Boyett's longest running sitcom Happy Days Check'em out! 11th Season Opening The Final Scene of Happy Days 11th Season Closing
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James28 Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 14, 2007 Posts: 3,976	The 11th and final season of Happy Days consisted of 22 episodes, five of which were burned off during the summer of 1984, with the last one airing on 24 September (!), after the official finale episode ("Passages") had aired on 8 May 1984. The five episodes could have easily aired during March and April of 1984. The show's ratings had already tanked, with the show ranking in 63rd place during the 1983-84 season.
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09-02-2013, 11:34 PM	#5
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	The sad thing about Anson Williams leaving is that I didn't even noticed. He had just about disappeared as a cast member by that time anyway. The only show I clearly remember him on from that year was when Richie and Ralph returned. It's too bad he couldn't return for the final.

09-19-2013, 06:37 PM	#8
mjd13076 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Dec 23, 2011 Location: NY Posts: 20	Why did Anson leave the show? He was pretty much losing screen time from season 8, on. By season 10, you barely saw Potsie and it seemed like the first part of season 11, they tried to make him a part of the show again. But after the Richie/Ralph, "Welcome Home" episode, he disappeared without explaination. Also, same with Cathy Silvers. Why did they give her the ax? Joanie was back, so didn't she need a friend? Guess not.

09-21-2013, 06:01 PM	#10
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,031	I was starting 3rd grade LOL My favorite eps from this season is Richie Returns Home

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dakert Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 10, 2007 Location: Altoona PA Posts: 3,411	Its too bad Happy Days was up against The A Team!

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Ryan Chamberlain Return Of The Silverburg 2018! Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 10, 2011 Location: Still hiding in Miles Silverburg's closet. Posts: 663	I know one thing about the final season...I loved Marion's new hairstyle! The show though....no wonder it was the final season is all I can say. Even though I did like the episodes where Ritchie came home and the finale was great.
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