Secrets From 'Happy Days' That Producers Kept Hidden For Years

Vietnam Veto

The part instead was issued to actor Ron Howard. The child star had hoped to start his directing career soon, but he accepted a part on the show for one huge asset: if he was hired to play a part on a TV show, he would be able to avoid the Vietnam draft. He was happy to avoid shipping out, Garry Marshall was happy to have him as Richie, but others weren't so keen on the cast list...

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