Midwest Feel
Producer Tom Miller had quite a good idea to make viewers relate to the show. He believed if it had been set in an urban city or even on either coast, the audience wouldn't be inclined to keep watching. He instead pitched the concept of making the setting in his hometown of Milwaukee, WI. The idea worked perfectly, and it became one of the few shows on TV not set in New York City or California...
Pilot Changes
It's no secret that pilot episodes usually result in several changes to the original show, and Happy Days was no exception to the rule. The beloved character of Mr. Cunningham was first portrayed by actor Howard Gould. Though producers loved him for the part, he was unfortunately not able to commit to the project in the long-term. The actor Tom Bosley was then hired to take on the role instead...
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