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Anson Williams: Music, Directing, and Entrepreneurship: How He Built a Multi-Faceted Career
Tony Mantor sits down with Anson Williams, the unforgettable star from Happy Days, for a fascinating journey through his multifaceted career in entertainment and the stories that shaped his path to success.
• Started as a passionate singer with no formal acting training before landing his role on Happy Days
• Entrepreneurially introduced music into Happy Days, leading to record deals and $17,000 per night concert gigs
• Encountered John Lennon and his son Julian who crashed the Happy Days set, creating lasting memories
• Formed deep bonds with castmates through their charity softball team, playing at major stadiums worldwide
• Directed impactful projects including "No Greater Gift" which doubled organ donor cards in the US
• Created "Lone Star Kid" which was later screened for Poland's Constitutional Committee as an example of democracy
• Currently directing "Crazy Mama," a one-woman play starring Linda Pearl from Happy Days
• Developing "America's Funniest Joke," an innovative digital platform to revolutionize reality competition shows
• Reflects on Happy Days' enduring 50-year legacy as ABC's most successful show ever
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Tony Mantor sits down with Anson Williams, the unforgettable star from Happy Days, for a fascinating journey through his multifaceted career in entertainment and the stories that shaped his path to success.
• Started as a passionate singer with no formal acting training before landing his role on Happy Days
• Entrepreneurially introduced music into Happy Days, leading to record deals and $17,000 per night concert gigs
• Encountered John Lennon and his son Julian who crashed the Happy Days set, creating lasting memories
• Formed deep bonds with castmates through their charity softball team, playing at major stadiums worldwide
• Directed impactful projects including "No Greater Gift" which doubled organ donor cards in the US
• Created "Lone Star Kid" which was later screened for Poland's Constitutional Committee as an example of democracy
• Currently directing "Crazy Mama," a one-woman play starring Linda Pearl from Happy Days
• Developing "America's Funniest Joke," an innovative digital platform to revolutionize reality competition shows
• Reflects on Happy Days' enduring 50-year legacy as ABC's most successful show ever
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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