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

Midwest Feel

Producer Tom Miller had quite a good idea to make viewers relate to the show. He believed if it had been set in an urban city or even on either coast, the audience wouldn't be inclined to keep watching. He instead pitched the concept of making the setting in his hometown of Milwaukee, WI. The idea worked perfectly, and it became one of the few shows on TV not set in New York City or California...

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The More You Know

  • All in the Family' had the most spinoffs
  • Many shows today feature "anti-heroes," or villains who serve as the main character. Such shows include Dexter, Breaking Bad, and The Sopranos.
  • Arguably the most culturally influential American sit-com ever created, Seinfeld ran from 1989 to 1998 and is still making money for its creators and stars.
  • The Jeffersons: For two years, Marla Gibbs, who played Florence, kept her job at United Airlines in customer service while simultaneously filming for the show. Sometimes people would recognize her voice over the phone.
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