Tuesday, October 19, 2010

(Not So) Happy Day(s)

I was planning a more upbeat post, but had to take a moment to mark the passing of a tv icon:  as a kid, I watched the show Happy Days almost every afternoon after school.  I was SO sad to hear of the passing of Tom Bosley, who played Mr. Cunningham (a.k.a, Mr. C).  In memory, I bring you one of my favourite videos EVER: Weezer's "Buddy Holly," starring the cast of Happy Days.  A happy and spry Mr. C appears around 0:48.  I would have posted something more directly Happy Days related, but couldn't find much!  And time marches on...

13 comments:

Andi B. Goode said...

Very sad indeed. He starred in two of my beloved childhood shows - Happy Days and Murder, She Wrote.
-Andi x
PS That is also one of my favourite videos ever. =]

Sarsaparilla said...

Oh, sad news...Happy Days was a tradition for me too. I haven't heard this Weezer song in ages!

chelsea said...

I had never actually seen that video before, but the sound of it alone made my husband run in from the other room.

LandGirl1980 said...

Time does, indeed, march on. Happy Days was a HUGE part of my life when I was growing up. He shall be sadly missed.

B-b-b-etty said...

Oh i have a small crush on Potsie, so cute!
I've only seen the first 2 or 3 seasons.

Katiuscia said...

i'm very sad too,i loved Happy Days

jordiegirl said...

Oh, I didn't know Tom Bosley had died. I used to watch Happy Days too, it was on over here in England I tried not to miss an episode. I loved it. Hey!

Saw Henry Winkler on TV over here a while back, think he was doing panto here. He still looks cute even with the grey hair.

Unknown said...

I LOVE Weezer, this Video, Happy days and your blog. :) x

Evie said...

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Ms. B @ Millie Deel said...

So sad to hear of his passing!! I really loved that show!

Thanks for stopping by my blog! How have you been? Haven't heard from you in awhile!! Doesn't Boardwalk Empire look fab?! I can't wait for it to come out on DVD!!

JGO said...

Oh, I know, what sad news...he will always be remembered by many. I love Happy Days...
xo,
Jacqueline

BaronessVonVintage said...

Glad you enjoyed the Weezer vid! I totally had a crush on Potsie, too, Betty Lou...and I def. agree H. Winkler's still a complete cutie, jordiegirl!

Kelly-mare, Evie, THANKS!!

Ms. B: I have been watching Boardwalk Empire every Sunday. It's quite an eyeful alright. I haven't seen many stills of the amazing clothes, though, so I really loved your blog post. xoxo

Mrs Cleaver said...

I'm glad someone did a commemorative post for Tom Bosley,it was very sad to hear.Like Andi i grew up with Happy Days & Murder she wrote,2 of my favourite childhood shows.