'Happy Days' star Anson Williams says he had to create a second career because sitcom pay wasn't enough
Anson Williams reveals how conversations with David Cassidy and Barry Williams inspired him to pitch a musical act on the iconic sitcom.
TL;DR
- Anson Williams, who played Potsie Weber on 'Happy Days,' pursued a music career due to the show's modest salaries in the 1970s.
- Conversations with David Cassidy and Barry Williams about their singing careers inspired Williams to propose a musical element on 'Happy Days'.
- Show creator Garry Marshall agreed to Williams' idea, leading to a music career that included performances at state fairs for a decade.
- 'Happy Days' experienced a surge in popularity and reached No. 1 globally after shifting to a live audience format.
- Williams later transitioned into directing, working on shows like 'Beverly Hills, 90210' and 'Sabrina the Teenage Witch'.
- Williams continues to follow Garry Marshall's advice to use his platform for good causes.