Anson Williams: Music, Directing, and Entrepreneurship: How He Built a Multi-Faceted Career
Podcast: Tony Mantor's : Almost Live..... NashvillePublished On: Tue Mar 18 2025
Description: 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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