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

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Micky Dolenz would later be better known for his position in The Monkees, but he might have gotten to the limelight earlier if he had been cast as Fonzie, as he was once considered. His auditions for the part went over well with casting directors, but Dolenz was deemed to be too tall for the part. Next in line for the throne was Henry Winkler. The studios really almost ruined everything for the show...

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The More You Know

  • Married... With Children (and Modern Family): Ed O'Neill's characters on both shows can be seen reading the same newspaper.
  • Saturday Night Live' is TV’s most decorated show
  • The fan-favorite "Soup Nazi" character from Seinfeld was based on Al Yeganeh, a NYC chef. After the Soup Nazi episode aired (which Yeganeh reportedly hates), his business increased wildly.
  • Saturday Night Live: Jim Carrey auditioned to be a cast member multiple times, but was never hired.
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