After the Happy Days’ sitcom ended, Tom Bosley continued to flourish as an actor. He even got a number of endorsements and did several commercials. Bosley became famous for his role on the NBC/ABC series, The Father Dowling Mysteries. He also worked on a Broadway musical titled Fiorello!, for which he was given the Tony Award in 1960.
Tom Bosley worked consistently, even taking on voice acting on the side. He made guest appearances in shows like That ‘70s Show, Walker Texas Ranger, and ER. While he lived a long and fruitful life, Tom, unfortunately, went on to battle lung cancer. He died in 2010 at the age of 83.
Henry Winkler's Career
The beloved Henry Winkler had a ton of acting opportunities offered to him after Happy Days. He was wildly successful for his role as “The Fonz,” and new avenues opened up for him as an actor and singer. But Winkler would eventually fade away from the spotlight for years.
Instead of holding on to the spotlight, he opted to start a production company and work behind the scenes. Winkler was responsible for MacGyver, Mr. Sunshine, and other successful TV shows. It would be some time before he would resurface onscreen himself, working with comedian Adam Sandler, in minor or supporting roles. Winkler had cameos in some popular TV shows as well. The truth is, Winkle is more of a behind-the-scenes kinda guy, as evidenced by the fact that he’s authored a remarkable 26 books as of today.
Tom Bosley On Happy Days
Tom Bosley played the head of the household in the beloved Cunningham family, the father of Richie and Joanie. He appeared in every single episode of the sitcom, and beyond the screen has become America’s ideal father figure: loving, supportive, and often witnessed in a didactic scene with his kids.
The character was a good and simple man, the owner of the Cunningham hardware store who, in his free time, likes to read the paper in an easy chair. He also likes to drive his Suburban around town. Nobody gives a good lecture, imparting good old family values to the young generation, like “Mr. C.”
Marion Ross On Happy Days
Marion Ross played the matriarchal role of “Mrs. C,” mother of Richie and Joanie. Being the affable parent who is easy to lean on, it was impossible to imagine the show without her. In fact, she consistently appeared all throughout the series.
Mrs. C was a traditional homemaker. And like many real-life housewives, she got fed up of her routine role in the home. She would take a job as a waitress in the “Marion Rebels” episode, and she often got herself into situations mothers everywhere could relate with, and they loved her character for it.
Marion Ross' Career
Marion Ross’ character would always draw huge applause from the live audiences during the making of Happy Days. She was one of the sweetest characters ever conceived in television history. When all the lights went out for the Happy Days sitcom, she continued to appear in a number of films, though many were passing roles.
Her work in television, however, was lucrative. Marion’s performance in Brooklyn Bridge earned her two Emmy nominations. She continued to appear, even in modern shows such as That ’70s Show, Gilmore Girls, The Drew Carey Show, Two and a Half Men, and Hot in Cleveland. She has now broken the 90 years mark and is still going strong. What a legend.