Fri Apr 11 12:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Happy Days Stars Ron Howard and Henry Winkler Share Touching Memories at Reunion

**Pittsburgh, PA** – Ron Howard and Henry Winkler, the iconic Richie Cunningham and Fonzie from the beloved sitcom *Happy Days*, shared heartwarming anecdotes about their friendship and the show’s lasting impact at a reunion panel at Steel City Con in Pittsburgh this weekend. Joining them were fellow cast members Don Most and Anson Williams.

Winkler revealed a pivotal moment in Howard’s career, recalling when a young Howard sought his advice about pursuing directing. “Ron turned to me and said, ‘What do you think? I want to be a director’,” Winkler recounted. “I said, ‘Ron, knowing you, if you were a brain surgeon, even if I didn’t need to, I would be a patient.'” Winkler jokingly added, “I don’t know, how is your directing career?” a reference to Howard’s highly successful career behind the camera.

The panel highlighted the close-knit atmosphere on set, with Williams praising creator Garry Marshall’s inclusive approach, allowing the cast to participate in writing and editing. Howard emphasized the ensemble nature of the show, describing the cast as “a unit, a community,” and noting the significant role mentors like director Jerry Paris and co-star Tom Bosley played in their development. He described the experience as a “life experience unlike anything else.” The actors also reminisced about their shared experiences playing on the cast softball team. The reunion underscored the enduring bond between the *Happy Days* stars and their shared memories of a pivotal moment in television history.

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