What Happened to the Happy Days Cast?

“Happy Days” Fun Fact #2: The Show Helped Launch A Ton Of Spin-Offs

“Happy Days” wasn’t just a show that came and went. It also led to a ton of spin-offs based on characters that first appeared on the popular sitcom.

The list of spin-offs include “Laverne & Shirley,” “Mork & Mindy,” “Joanie Loves Chachi,” “Blanksky’s Beauties,” and “Out of the Blue.”

Robin Williams was probably the biggest winner from those spin-offs, as he became one of the greatest and well-known comedians of all-time.

Happy Days Fun Fact #3: The Fonz Originally Wore A Windbreaker

The leather jacket worn by The Fonz is nearly as iconic as the character himself. During his first appearance on the show he actually wore a windbreaker, because the executives at ABC thought the leather jacket made him look like a hoodlum.

Director Garry Marshall finally convinced them the leather jacket was a smarter piece of clothing because it was safer for motorcycle riding.

Of course, The Fonz had a heart of gold and was no hoodlum in any sense of the word, no matter what he wore.