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

Robbie Richie

There is always drama in Hollywood, even on the wholesome set of happy days. Robbie Benson was originally set up to play the character of Richie, but he wasn’t exactly excited about the part. Garry Marshall felt that someone else would probably be better suited to the role anyway, so the two got to talking. Together, they conspired for Benson to throw his audition and therefore lose the position to someone who would want it...

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The More You Know

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