‘Happy Days’ stars to reunite for lecture

Staff report

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Former “Happy Days’ stars Don Most and Anson Williams will speak at Packard Music Hall at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 17 as part of the Trumbull Town Hall series.

Tickets are $25; call 330-373-1900 or 330-841-2931, email info@trumbulltownhall.org, or go to packardmusichall.org. Tickets also will be sold at the box office the morning of the lecture. All seats are general admission.

Season tickets for the series are available for $70. Upcoming lectures include former White House chef Roland Mesnier (Nov. 19), Clint Van Zandt on “The Face of 21st Century Terrorism” (March 18), and Broadway biographer Tom Santopietro (April 15). Go to trumbulltownhall.org for information.

Williams and Most have remained friends after “Happy Days,” and live a few minutes apart in Los Angeles.

Williams began his television career with a role on an episode of “Owen Marshall, Counselor at Law” and followed it with appearances on “The Paul Lynde Show,” “Marcus Welby, M.D.” and three variety specials with Tony Randall.

His role at Potsie on “Happy Days” was a perfect opportunity to showcase his acting and vocal talents. After hearing him sing backstage, the writers incorporated his singing ability into the show. Williams soon began to perform across the country and released several records.

In 1977, he starred in his own syndicated TV special, “Anson Williams at Sea World.”

Don Most is best known for his co-starring role as Ralph Malph on “Happy Days.”

Recently, he has had a recurring role on the Fox show “Glee” as well as a starring role in the indie film “The Yankles.”

His other film credits include “ED TV,” directed by Ron Howard; “Crazy Mama,” directed by Jonathan Demme; “The Great Buck Howard,” starring John Malkovich; and most recently, “Chez Upshaw,” starring Kevin Pollack and Illleana Douglas.

He has directed three feature films: “The Last Best Sunday,” “Moola” and “Harley”s Hill.”