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See the cast of Happy Days at the height of their fame — including Henry Winkler and Ron Howard

See the cast of Happy Days at the height of their fame — including Henry Winkler and Ron Howard

Happy Days was a classic American sitcom that was a hit when it aired between 1974 to 1984. On the series, Ron Howard portrayed Richie Cunningham, Henry Winkler played Arthur “Fonzie” Fonzarelli, Erin Moran portrayed Joanie Cunningham, Anson Williams played Warren “Potsie” Weber, and Tom Bosley and Marion Ross portrayed Howard and Marion Cunningham. The show, which was created by Garry Marshall, portrayed the lives of teenagers growing up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in the ’50s and ’60s. Overall, the sitcom successfully ran for 11 seasons and had 255 episodes in total. Henry Winkler, 80 © Getty Images Henry arrived on set, straight out of the Yale School of Drama, and he was struggling with his line delivery and got down on himself in front of the cast. He recalled on Hoda Kotb‘s Joy 101: “So it’s the first day. First, I’m reading—now you remember I’m a trained actor— and I’m reading the script, and I can’t make the joke work. And I start hitting the script. ‘I can’t do this. What is this?’” Despite being older than …

Romesh Ranganathan’s off-screen life with stunning teacher wife 3 sons ’embarrassed’ by his fame

Romesh Ranganathan’s off-screen life with stunning teacher wife 3 sons ’embarrassed’ by his fame

Comedian Romesh Ranganathan is beloved for his stand-up and presenting gigs, having won audiences over with his appearances on Rob & Romesh Vs…, A League of Their Own and The Weakest Link. Alongside his podcast, The Romesh Ranganathan Show, the comedian has recently starred in season two of Prime Video’s hit show Last One Laughing, where ten comedians go head-to-head in a bid to make each other laugh. Romesh likes to keep his family life away from the spotlight, other than when they are the subjects of his stand-up (Alamy Stock Photo) He also appeared as one of the famous faces on Ed Gamble’s brand new panel show, Unacceptable. While Romesh tends to keep his wife and children away from the spotlight, that doesn’t mean they are off topic when it comes to his stand-up, with his wife, drama teacher, Leesa, and their three teenage sons, Alex, Theo and Charlie, frequently being the source of his comedy. Read on to find out what we know…   Ranganathan’s life off-screen While he’s best known for his …

‘We were in danger of running it into the ground’: Brittany Howard on fleeing fame, fighting Trump and the epic return of Alabama Shakes | Alabama Shakes

‘We were in danger of running it into the ground’: Brittany Howard on fleeing fame, fighting Trump and the epic return of Alabama Shakes | Alabama Shakes

In the autumn of 2024, Alabama Shakes showed no sign of ending their indefinite hiatus – and nobody was asking them to. Seven years had passed since the blues-soul-rock band, who exploded out of Athens, Alabama in 2009, had last shared a stage. Their transatlantic Top 10 2012 debut Boys & Girls announced them; the million-selling 2015 follow-up Sound & Color went to No 1 in the US and won them four Grammys. Their fanbase included Bruce Springsteen, Robert Plant and Barack Obama. But by 2017 they were physically and creatively spent, and they stopped. Then, in December 2024, with almost no warning, they played their first show in more than seven years. “We had a friend in Tuscaloosa who had a brewery, but it wasn’t doing so well after Covid,” explains singer Brittany Howard. “He called me and said he was going to do a fundraiser and asked if I’d like to perform. I said, ‘For sure.’” But then she started reminiscing, remembering how that particular friend had been a huge help to the …

Captain Sully of Miracle on the Hudson fame reveals Alzheimer’s diagnosis

Captain Sully of Miracle on the Hudson fame reveals Alzheimer’s diagnosis

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger — who famously saved 155 passengers by landing a plane in the Hudson River in 2009 — has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Sullenberger, 75, shared the news Tuesday in a statement on his website, adding that it’s “early stage Alzheimer’s.” “For now, this means a name may not come easily to me, I forget a story I have recently told, or I don’t sleep as well, but I am in the beginning of this long journey,” he said, as first reported by People. The retired pilot — who was portrayed by Tom Hanks in the 2016 film Sully — said he and his wife, Lorrie, decided to share his diagnosis to raise awareness about the progressive neurodegenerative disease. “Like millions …

Why Al-Ghazālī Abandoned Fame to Become a Wandering Ascetic

Why Al-Ghazālī Abandoned Fame to Become a Wandering Ascetic

  In 1095, Al-Ghazālī stood at the summit of his intellectual fame. As head of the prestigious Niẓāmiyya Madrasa in Baghdad, he held one of the most powerful academic positions in the Medieval Middle East. He enjoyed the trust of Seljuk authorities in Isfahan, the favor of the Abbasid Caliphate, and the admiration of students, jurists, scholars, and political leaders. He had also completed his philosophical masterpiece, Tahāfut al-Falāsifa (“The Incoherence of the Philosophers”), and Maqāṣid al-Falāsifa (“The Aims of the Philosophers”).    By all appearances, he possessed everything one could desire. Yet, he knew no peace. This brilliant mind realized that his studies held no true worth and contributed nothing to his salvation, driven as they were by a hollow desire for reputation and honor. He renounced his property and, freeing himself from the shackles of worldly desire, quietly left Baghdad to spend the next decade as a wandering Sufi ascetic.   Inside the Golden Cage of Baghdad’s Academic Prestige Map of the Seljuks 1180. Source: Wikimedia Commons   In 1091, Niẓām al-Mulk, founder …

Simon Pegg says unlikely friendship with Tom Cruise helped him navigate fame

Simon Pegg says unlikely friendship with Tom Cruise helped him navigate fame

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Hot Fuzz star Simon Pegg has said his unlikely friendship with Hollywood legend Tom Cruise has helped him navigate fame’s impact on his private life. The actors, 56 and 64, met on the set of the Mission: Impossible films, in which Pegg starred as the agent Benji Dunn alongside Cruise as Ethan Hunt. “I’ve been able to hack my way through all the bizarre mythology that surrounds him — I like being normal with him,” Pegg told The Times of his bond with the star, who’s one of the highest-grossing actors of all time. Pegg, who has opted to live “in the middle of nowhere” since gaining notoriety, said he’s learnt from Cruise how to be pleasant and kind when strangers approach him in public. “I mean, he’s not able to go anywhere!” Pegg said of Cruise. “But when he does, …

‘Love Island’ fame turns Saba coffee shop into a neighborhood hot spot

‘Love Island’ fame turns Saba coffee shop into a neighborhood hot spot

Hundreds of new customers have flocked to Mar Vista cafe Saba Surf and Coffee after owner Gal Tshnieder appeared on this season of “Love Island USA.” Manager Mak Howard said she’s been seeing “record numbers” at the shop. Fans were hoping to catch a glimpse of surfer and entrepreneur Tshnieder, who was voted off in the July 3 episode of the reality dating competition show, which is filmed in Fiji and eliminates contestants through audience voting, with the top couple awarded a $100,000 prize. Share via Close extra sharing options In its first two weeks, this season racked up 2.3 billion minutes viewed, a 50% increase over Season 7, according to Nielsen. Regulars of the surf-themed coffee shop say the influx of attention is bringing life to the neighborhood. “They’re doing a fantastic job accommodating the whole thing,” said Brian Mark, a frequent customer. “This place is like a cultural hot spot now, for Mar Vista. Finally putting us on the map.” Mark said that before Tshnieder left for Fiji, he was an exceptionally hands-on …

Cheryl Reeve Steps Away From the WNBA Grind for a Hall of Fame Induction

Cheryl Reeve Steps Away From the WNBA Grind for a Hall of Fame Induction

Cheryl Reeve is taking a break from her busy WNBA season to head to Knoxville this weekend and be inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame. She’s only the second WNBA coach to enter the Hall of Fame, joining former Houston Comets coach Van Chancellor, who was inducted in 2001. “(I appreciate) the magnitude of this recognition of the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame and the great work that has gone into this institution,” Reeve said. “To walk around and see the history of how much has been done years before I could ever have this opportunity to coach. Grateful to the WNBA because I think there was some consideration given schedule wise.” Reeve will be joined by WNBA greats Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne in this year’s class. Parker and Delle Donne also will be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame later this year. Other inductees include ESPN broadcaster Doris Burke, Kirkwood Community College coach Kim Muhl, Spanish star Amaya Valdemoro, French great Isabelle Fijalkowski and Clemson’s all-time leading scorer …

Emmerdale casts Fame Academy star in villainous new role

Emmerdale casts Fame Academy star in villainous new role

Emmerdale spoilers follow. A mysterious new villain will be arriving in the village next week when Emmerdale’s Lewis Barton is shockingly taken hostage. The kidnapper is revealed to be a woman named Kylie, who fans may recognise as Fame Academy star Pippa Fulton. Fulton competed in the first series of the BBC talent show back in 2002, and went on to appear in Coronation Street as Aurora, the friend of Steve McDonald’s date. This is also her third time in the Dales, having previously played two respective roles in 2014 and 2017. ITV Related: Best streaming services Next week, Fulton’s new character Kylie makes a bold move as she abducts a terrified Lewis while he’s on his way to the airport. Lewis is bundled into the back of a van by masked assailants, with his brother Ross Barton receiving a text informing him of the kidnapping. The message warns that Lewis is in grave danger unless his father returns ‘Penny’ to the kidnapper. Concerned Ross tries to find Lewis’ adoptive dad Jeffrey, before Dr Liam …

Drummer Stewart Copeland was ‘heartbroken’ after The Police induction into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Drummer Stewart Copeland was ‘heartbroken’ after The Police induction into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Get the inside track from Roisin O’Connor with our free weekly music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Stewart Copeland was “heartbroken” after The Police’s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as his former bandmates Sting and Andy Summers apparently didn’t stick around for the rest of the ceremony. The revered musician and film composer, regarded as one of the most innovative and influential drummers in rock history, is the subject of a new documentary, Copeland, which is premiering at Raindance Film Festival this week. In one moment, Copeland recalls how the band reunited for the first time in almost two decades in 2003 – having disbanded in 1984 at the height of their fame – to rehearse then perform three songs and be inducted into the Hall. “We rehearsed before, then we hadn’t seen each other in decades – the rehearsals were a little weird,” he recalls. The Police (L-R, Sting, Copeland and Summers) during their reunion …