Happy Days: 30th Anniversary Reunion

Seeing that "Happy Days 30th Anniversary Special", it seems like yesterday when i would religiously watch the show tuesday nights back in the 70's and 80's. Time flies! I liked that a lot of the characters in the show joined together in the original Arnolds drive-in, but was disappointed that they didn't have Lori-Beth and Al included. They were a pretty big part of the show, so they should have been there too. Anyway, i recorded the special onto DVD, so it's preserved in my library of great, enjoyable TV memories. Can't wait till the "Happy Days 50th Anniversary special." Can you imagine, Richie Cunningham a senior citizen? LOL!

I enjoyed the reunion show because growing up Happy Days was my favorite show. Tuesdays at 8:00 was always the time for Happy Days!! I just was wondering why AL wasn't included in it. I know he is still very much alive because I checked his biography page. I would be surprised to find out that he wouldn't have wanted to be with everyone else sharing the old memories. Also, I wonder where Pinky was?? Last time I saw her she was on the news for shooting a car window out because the alarm was too loud!!! Poor Pinky!The sitcoms today cannot compare to what we had. All there is now is sex, and profanity. It is a shame that this is what our children have to be subjected to.

This was a poorly directed clip show that looked like it was done by anyone other than a real fan of the one of America's classic TV shows. It broke my heart to see such a choppy junk show made about such a classic. Spoiled were the Happy Days memories smooth as the Fonz himself....this was as spastic and dull as cable TV junk shows are now. What a disappointment. I would like to have seen this directed by one of the show's original regular directors like Frank Buxton, Peter Baldwi, or Mel Fisher, God rest his soul, he probably rolled over in his grave when he saw this one. And where was Gary Marshall when this was being shot and cut? This was so dull, was he asleep? Well, it shows.

Happy Days: 30th Anniversary Reunion (2005)

*** (out of 4)

Garry Marshall hosts this reunion special, which has interviews with various cast members as well as countless clips from the show Happy Days. Towards the end we get to the actual reunion, which features Ron Howard, Erin Moran, Scott Baio, Tom Bosley, Don Most, Marion Ross, Anson Williams and of course Henry Winkler. A couple surprise guests also appear.

There was a previous reunion special done in 1992 but that one there didn't feature Eric Moran so this one here is a bit more complete as far as the original cast members go. If you're a fan of the show then you'll obviously enjoy this special even though it's certainly nothing special. The clips selected are pretty much the same ones shown in the earlier special and the cast members pretty much tell the same stories. There is a small Q&A section, which was good.

I love Happy Days it is the best and I loved the 30 year reunion.. I thought the way they did it was great. They showed times that were sad, funny, serious. They all looked so happy to be together. Those were during my teenage days and it brought back great memories seeing the old shows. Henery Winkler at the end hitting the wall crack me up. Ron Howard is super. My favorite show was when The Fonz was praying. You got to see a great side to him. I loved the way they surprised everyone with Arnold, I wonder why they never mention Big Al. Scott Bio is still young looking. Him and Joanie should of got married in real life. Mr. and Mrs. C is good examples of how families should be today. Back then is when T.V was clean. To me Happy Days was a good family show that everyone could watch. Ron Howard the guy he is should come out with a show today that would be good family quality.