With the television hits The Odd Couple, Happy Days, Laverne &amp; Shirley, and Mork &amp; Mindy, and movies like The Flamingo Kid, Beaches, Pretty Woman, and The Princess Diaries under his belt, Garry Marshall has been among the most successful writers, directors, and producers in America for more than five decades. His work on the small and big screen has delighted audiences for the last three decades and has withstood the test of time. In My Happy Days in Hollywood, Marshall takes us on a journey from his stickball-playing days in the Bronx to his time at the helm of some of the most popular television series and movies of all time, sharing the joys and challenges of working with the Fonz and the young Julia Roberts, the “street performer” Robin Williams, and the young Anne Hathaway, among many others. This honest, vibrant, and often hilarious memoir reveals a man whose career has been defined by his drive to make people laugh and whose personal philosophy—despite his tremendous achievements—has always been that life is more important than show business.

My Happy Days in Hollywood: A Memoir

Biographies & Memoirs

Marshall, Garry

Arts & Literature

Crown/Archetype

With the television hits The Odd Couple, Happy Days, Laverne & Shirley, and Mork & Mindy, and movies like The Flamingo Kid, Beaches, Pretty Woman, and The Princess Diaries under his belt, Garry Marshall has been among the most successful writers, directors, and producers in America for more than five decades. His work on the small and big screen has delighted audiences for the last three decades and has withstood the test of time.    In My Happy Days in Hollywood, Marshall takes us on a journey from his stickball-playing days in the Bronx to his time at the helm of some of the most popular television series and movies of all time, sharing the joys and challenges of working with the Fonz and the young Julia Roberts, the “street performer” Robin Williams, and the young Anne Hathaway, among many others. This honest, vibrant, and often hilarious memoir reveals a man whose career has been defined by his drive to make people laugh and whose personal philosophy—despite his tremendous achievements—has always been that life is more important than show business.From the Hardcover edition.

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Once called a legend in his own time slot, Garry Marshall has been among the most successful writers, directors, and producers in America for more than five decades. As a comedy writer who began his career during television's last "golden age" writing for Dick Van Dyke, he went on to produce some of the most beloved sitcoms in television history including The Odd Couple, Happy Days, Laverne &amp; Shirley, and Mork &amp; Mindy. Marshall's enormous influence as a director has been felt in film as well, in such classic motion pictures as The Flamingo Kid, Beaches, Pretty Woman, The Priness Diaries, and Valentine's Day

My Happy Days in Holl(lib)(CD)

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Musical / Characters: 10m, 7f, Cast can be expanded for large groups Goodbye gray skies, hello blue! Happy days are here again with Richie, Potsie, Ralph Malph and the unforgettable "king of cool" Arthur "The Fonz" Fonzarelli. Based on the hit Paramount Pictures television series, Happy Days, A New Musical reintroduces one of America's best loved families, the Cunninghams -- yes, Howard, Marion and Joanie are here too -- to a whole new generation of kids and parents. The famed drive-in malt shop and number one hangout, Arnold's, is in danger of demolition. So the gang teams up to save it with a dance contest and a TV-worthy wrestling match. Even Pinky Tuscadero, Fonzie's childhood sweetheart, returns to help and -- lo and behold! -- they rekindle their old flame. Happy Days, A New Musical, with amazing music from Oscar-winner Paul Williams and a book by the TV series original creator Garry Marshall, is perfect for regional theatres to perform. High schools can also perform the show with any number of cast members they wish. This show is so versatile it can be done with a full orchestra, just a piano, or even instrumental tracks. Return to the days of 1959 Milwaukee complete with varsity sweaters, hula hoops and jukebox sock-hoppin' fun. This perfectly family friendly musical will have you rockin' and rollin' all week long! "If you like Grease you will love Happy Days. A power house, rock and roll trip down memory lane, HAPPY DAYS IS NOT TO BE MISSED!" -NY Daily News "A family show...and it brings back a cast of characters loved by millions of fans." -TalkingBroadway.com "Very cool! TWO THUMBS UP!" -Los Angeles Daily News "A real crowd pleaser!" -Hollywood

Happy Days - A New Musical

Literature & Fiction

Williams, Paul.

Dramas & Plays

Concord Theatricals

This memoir and show-business primer from one of film and TV's most successful writer-producer-director-actors (Pretty Woman, Happy Days, Laverne &amp; Shirley, Mork &amp; Mindy, Murphy Brown) gives sound advice on how to create comedy, break into TV, shoot movies, and deal with Hollywood. 40 b/w photos.
Garry ("Allergic to Everything but Success") Marshall has written hundreds of TV scripts, produced and created 14 prime-time series, including The Odd Couple and Happy Days, and has written a number of stage plays. This entertaining portrait of Marshall's life takes readers on a tumultuous, behind-the-scenes journey, from his early days to the peak of sitcom success to his work in movies today. 32 pages of photos.

Wake Me When It's Funny: How to Break into Show Business and Stay (Insider Filmbooks)

Marshall, Lori

NEWMARKET PRESS

The well-known director, television producer, and actor recounts his rise from New York's nightclub circuit to Hollywood's film industry--working with such stars as Julia Roberts and Tom Hanks--and offers advice on making it in show business. Tour. IP.

Wake Me When It's Funny: How to Break into Show Business and Stay There

Humor & Entertainment

Adams Media Corp.

The director, television producer, and actor recounts his rise to success in Hollywood and offers advice on making it in show business.

Wake Me When It's Funny

Audioscope

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My Happy Days in Hollywood: A Memoir

My Happy Days in Hollywood: A Memoir

My Happy Days in Holl(lib)(CD)

Happy Days - A New Musical

Wake Me When It's Funny: How to Break into Show Business and Stay (Insider Filmbooks)

Wake Me When It's Funny: How to Break into Show Business and Stay There

Wake Me When It's Funny