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

Pilot Changes

It's no secret that pilot episodes usually result in several changes to the original show, and Happy Days was no exception to the rule. The beloved character of Mr. Cunningham was first portrayed by actor Howard Gould. Though producers loved him for the part, he was unfortunately not able to commit to the project in the long-term. The actor Tom Bosley was then hired to take on the role instead... 

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