Actors Henry Winkler, Ron Howard, Anson Williams, and Don Most from Happy Days reunited publicly for the first time in years, with the stars gathering during a panel at Steel City Con in Pittsburgh. They shared memories of their time on the iconic sitcom, delighting fans with their reflections.
Videos by Wide Open Country
Winkler, 79, highlighted the milestone. "This marks the first time we've appeared like this in 50 years," he said, according to a video on the event's Instagram page. Howard, 71, chimed in with a laugh, "It feels like 50 minutes. We're having a blast, and this gives us a perfect reason to reunite. Thank you all." The audience's warm response fueled a lively Q&A session.
The beloved series, set in 1950s and 1960s Milwaukee, aired on ABC for 11 seasons from 1974 to 1984. It followed the Cunningham family -- Howard (Tom Bosley), Marion (Marion Ross), Richie (Howard), and Joanie (Erin Moran) -- alongside Richie's pals Potsie (Williams) and Ralph (Most), and the unforgettable Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli (Winkler).
Reflecting on a Legacy
Winkler praised the show's creator, Garry Marshall, who died in 2016 at 81. "Garry was a brilliant mind and a great writer," he said. "He assembled an amazing cast. Some are no longer with us, but we worked hard together. No one acted superior." Howard agreed, noting the ensemble's evolution. "We became a unit, a community. It was our coming-of-age story. We grew up through it."
Howard called the experience unique. "Nothing else compares," he said. "Our chemistry clicked from the start and never faded." Before the event, Winkler told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette the group was "amazingly excited" to reunite publicly. "We stay in touch and support each other," he said. "But this is our first time together in a public setting."
Bonds That Endure
Despite rare public appearances, the cast's bond remains tight. Winkler credited Marshall for fostering collaboration. "He banned bad behavior," Winkler said. "Everyone respected each other. He even started a softball team. We played every Sunday, traveled the country, and went worldwide." He added, "Playing together kept us close. They picked great people, and we've stayed connected."
This wasn't the only 2025 reunion for Howard, Williams, and Most. In February, they joined a panel at MegaCon Orlando. There, Howard shared a revelation. "I hadn't watched an episode in ages," he said. "Then, waiting for a flight, I tuned in. It hit me: the show was good. We were good." He credited the stars' cohesion. "Our connection made it endure."
The Pittsburgh event underscored Happy Days lasting appeal. Fans cheered as the stars relived their journey, proving the show's magic still resonates decades later.
