Podcast appearances and mentions of Anson Williams

Anson Williams went from Happy Days to director and author. In this GB Classic, he shares life lessons, risks taken, and the unlikely mentor who inspired him.

In this episode of Ojai Talk of the Town, we sit down with Ojai resident Sharon Scott Williams, whose deeply personal memoir Crazy Mama has been transformed into a riveting one-woman play, premiering at the Rubicon Theatre from March 27 to April 13. Starring the incomparable star of stage and screen Linda Purl, the production brings to life 16 characters in a raw, heartbreaking, yet often humorous exploration of a daughter's decades-long struggle to save her mother from the grip of paranoid schizophrenia.We talk with Sharon about the painful yet redemptive journey that shaped her story — growing up with a mother who believed she was working for the FBI, the weight of hope and helplessness, and the profound impact of mental illness on families. Directed by TV and stage veteran Anson Williams, (Sharon's husband), Crazy Mama is a testament to resilience, love, and the complicated ties that bind us to those we hold dear.Join us for this intimate conversation as Sharon reflects on turning her trauma into art, the catharsis of storytelling, and the power of theater to foster understanding and empathy.Check out the Rubicon's website for more information - https://www.rubicontheatre.org/events/crazy-mama/

TVC 681.3: Ed welcomes back singer/actress Linda Purl (Happy Days, Matlock, The Office). Linda is about to star in Crazy Mama, a riveting one-woman play that not only sheds light on the issue of mental illness with Southern-style humor and directness, but will feature Linda playing sixteen different characters. Ed asks Linda what first attracted her to the play and how she approaches to taking on the various personalities she must assume over the course of the story, plus Linda shares a few memories about working with Garry Marshall, including the many ways that Marshall kept the cast of Happy Days grounded despite the show's enormous success. Written by Sharon Scott Williams and directed by Linda's fellow Happy Days alumnus Anson Williams, Crazy Mama makes its world premiere at the Rubicon Theatre in Ventura, California on Wednesday, Mar. 26 through Sunday, Apr. 6. For tickets and more information, call (805) 667-2900 or go to RubiconTheatre.org. Linda Purl will also perform at the Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood, California for one night only, Sunday, Mar. 16, beginning at 7:30pm. Click here for tickets and more information.

Sharon Scott Williams bares her soul in a play called Crazy Mama, a powerful, personal story that's at once unique and wholly relatable. It's about family, mental illness and the bonds and devotion that propel us to protect and defend those we hold dear.  Crazy Mama is running at the Rubicon Theatre in Ventura, CA March 26 - April 6, 2025. It stars Linda Purl and is directed by Anson Williams, both icons of classic TV, including Happy Days, and one of whom is married to playwright Sharon Scott Williams. (You only get one guess which.)Sharon came home from school, at the age of eight, to find her mother wielding a knife, in a psychotic episode. The ensuing events led to extended hospitalization and a diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia. Her family's coping heroism inspired her, decades later, to write a memoir, which Sharon's husband, actor and director Anson Williams (Yes, you guess correctly), felt would make an astonishing one-woman stage show.With Linda Purl in the starring role (playing 16 different characters!) the stage play of 'Crazy Mama' gives audiences the opportunity to reflect on their own experiences and it provides a conduit to conversations about mental illness, trauma and family dynamics. Sharon tells how the crafting of the play inspired the processing of her long buried, confusing emotional cocktail of fear, guilt, shame, and anger and with similar Virginia ancestral roots, Linda identified instantly with the work and the power of its messages.Plus, Sharon, Anson and Linda all claim Covid Love stories! Sharon, an Ojai, California Real Estate agent, had shown Anson a house a decade earlier. But, with both of them single, she received a text invitation from him for lunch! They spent the pandemic falling in love. Linda ran into an acquaintance with a very similar show-biz history, Patrick Duffy. Their mutual friend, Richard Thomas paved the way and their Zoom friendship blossomed into romance! Also, we are proud to present our all-new IMDB Roulette Sub Genre quiz sensation, Were You On It, featuring full disclosures about Anson and Linda's appearances on: Baywatch, The Waltons, The Secret Storm, Fantasy Island, Black Market Baby and I Married A Centerfold!In recommendations-- Weezy: Documentary Beatles 64 on Disney+Fritz: Documentary Becoming Katharine Graham on Amazon PrimePath Points of Interest:Crazy Mama at The Rubicon TheatreAnson Williams IMDBAnson Williams WikipediaAnson Williams on FacebookLinda Purl IMDBLinda Purl WikipediaLinda Purl on InstagramLinda Purl in "POSSIBILITIES - songs of HOPE, RISK and MAYBE" at Catalina Jazz Club in HollywoodBeatles 64 - Disney+Becoming Katharine Graham - Amazon Prime

One of the unfortunate truths about our society is that we're more divided, vitriolic and operating from fear than ever before.  When we look at how people interact, there's no civility and mutual respect anymore. There's this huge collective tantrum and so much anger in people and it's completely polarized the culture.  This is especially highlighted in the political sphere. From local government to the national stage, there's more division, more contempt than collaboration, and that was never the original intent.  At its very basic level, government is about creating harmony and equity in society, but that's not happening anymore. How did we get here? How do we find peace in the midst of such vitriolic polarity?  In episode, former mayor of Ojai, California, Betsy Stix joins us to talk about leading in these contempt-filled times, and how she maintained equanimity in inflamed situations.  Things You'll Learn In This Episode  -A powerful impetus  How did The Big Leap lead Betsy Stix into local government? -The source of our separation  The amount of conflict and polarity we're seeing in our world feels unprecedented. How did we get here?  -React, disengage or rise above In these times of high conflict, it's really easy to get hijacked by fear. How do we redirect towards love?  -Back to breath How do we use our breath to create safety for ourselves when there's chaos all around us? Guest Bio Betsy is a lifelong teacher of human development, yoga, English, and French and former mayor of Ojai, California. After teaching for decades, she decided to run for mayor in 2020 during COVID, after reading Gay Hendricks' “The Big Leap” and learning that the city council was slow to enact environmental and social justice policy.  She canvased the town of 7,500 people in a mask and won 64% of the vote!  And she won again in 2022 when she ran against actor Anson Williams. During her tenure, the Ojai City Council passed rent stabilization/tenant protection, a greenhouse gas emission reduction code, approved truly low income housing while developing better solutions for the unhoused, passed animal protection ordinances celebrated by PETA, improved the city's plastic and tree ordinances, flew the Pride Flag for the first time, and founded the Mayor's Youth Council. She is proud to have run two 100% positive campaigns and championed emotional and spiritual intelligence while moving the ball forward for progressive issues.  She was so grateful to have been able to depend upon her yoga practices and experience teaching children and young people as well as the teachings of Katie Hendricks and Marianne Williamson to support her during her time in office.  She looks forward to continuing to serve her community and the planet. Follow Betsy on Instagram.    About Your Hosts Katie Hendricks, Ph.D., BC-DMT, is a pioneer in body intelligence and conscious loving with over 40 years of experience. Known internationally as a presenter and seminar leader, she focuses on authenticity, responsibility, and appreciation in conscious living. She co-authored 12 books, including best-sellers Conscious Loving and Conscious Loving Ever After and she has appeared on over 500 radio and TV programs. Sophie Chiche is a seasoned coach and consultant who has worked with thousands of individuals and teams globally. With a focus on helping people live fully expressed lives, she guides clients and facilitates group sessions to remove obstacles and design meaningful lives. Sophie has developed unique methods, mindset shifts, and healing modalities to create lasting change.   Check out this episode on our website, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so the show reaches more people!  

He will be forever known as Potsie from Happy Days, but his memories of that much-loved TV series are all positive, especially his relationship with the show's creator Garry Marshall. Having begun in the theater and turned director (with dozens of TV shows to his credit) he is now piloting his wife's new play Crazy Mama: A True Story of Love and Madness at the celebrated Rubicon Theatre in Ventura, California. It's based on her own experience living with a mother who suffered from severe mental illness. Linda Purl plays 16 roles in this provocative one-woman show. Details are at www.rubicontehatre.org  Anson also shares some of his earliest show-business encounters with Leonard and Jessie.  

Longevity in Hollywood is no easy feat, but 'Happy Days' icon Anson Williams shares his secret to a long and successful career.What he remembers about directing several episodes of 90210, and how Bette Davis impacted his career in a major way!Plus, his special project with Tori's TV husband and why he says the 'Happiest' moments on Happy Days weren't even on the set. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello Backstory fans!, Welcome to another great episode! We are back, diving into the whirlwind world of theater and beyond. This week, Cat shares her adrenaline-packed weekend with four performances of "Hotel California" across three cities. It was a crazy ride, complete with unexpected drama—Cat gets "shot" in a theater! Don't worry, she's fine, and she even has a keepsake to prove it. We also sit down with Anson Williams, from "Happy Days," fame and his talented wife, Sharon. They chat about their upcoming play, "Crazy Mama," a heartfelt story rooted in Sharon's own life experiences. Anson shares his serendipitous journey to stardom, while Sharon opens up about turning her memoir into a stage play with Anson's support. This episode is packed with insights into the creative process, personal revelations, and a whole lot of heart. Tune in to hear how love and storytelling come together in their lives and projects. It's an inspiring chat about following your instincts and embracing the magic of collaboration.

Happy Days is the iconically classic 70s TV sensation about the 50s. Its legacy is unparalleled, its popularity ongoing. The show  launched a character who remains the embodiment of cool, Fonzie, and it cemented its cast into icon status in perpetuity.  That cast includes Donny Most, who played wise-cracking Ralph Malph, who, complete with his own catchphrase, “I still got it!” took a minor role and turned it into the stuff of legend.Don joins us this week to look back on his decades in Hollywood, the magic formula that brought Happy Days to fruition, and created a lasting legacy, and his tireless pursuit of creative expression that continues to keep his schedule full and fulfilling.Don shares stories about his first foray into show business, as a Catskills performing teen, his early guest starring roles on Emergency and Room 222, how he dropped out of college to maintain his acting momentum and landed a small role on Happy Days which he initially turned down until a fateful basketball playing encounter between his manager and Garry Marshall upped the incentives and sealed the deal. Donny and his cast-mates developed a strong, life-long bond which he credits to the collaborative set atmosphere, the genius of Garry Marshall and the strong example set by Ron Howard, which helped anchor egos aboard the Happy Days rocket ride. Type-casting came with the Happy Days territory and it took years or hard work on stage for new opportunities to present themselves. Don has since gone into directing and producing and his most recent roles are the most compelling and diverse of his career. Potsie took most of the lead vocals in the Happy Days band but Donny has been a singer since childhood and his most recent big-band, American Songbook recording, New York High has a BBC reviewer calling him, “The new Sinatra.”All this plus the truth behind the lawsuit against CBS,  Happy Days trivia and Don's dramatic Baywatch rescue!And, in recommendations, Fritz and Weezy are discussing Ellen DeGeneres: For Your Approval and Monsters: The Lyle And Erik Menendez Story, both on Netflix.Path Points of Interest:Donny MostDonny Most on WikiDonny Most on IMDBDonny Most on TwitterNew York High on Apple MusicFar HavenHarsen's Island RevengeUnsung HeroGallatin Comic Con AppearanceEllen DeGeneres: or Your Approval on NetflixMonsters: The Lyle And Erik Menendez Story on NetflixGift of DemocracyMedia Path Podcast

National one hit wonder day. Entertainment from 1975.1st female Supreme Court Justice, Balboa sees Pacific Ocean, Britian uses gas in WW1. Todays birthdays - Barbara Walters, Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta Jones, Cheryl Tiegs, Anson Williams, Mark Hamill, Christopher Reeve, Heather Locklear, Will Smith. Arnold Palmer died.Intro - Pour some sugar on me - Def Leppard http://defleppard.com/Rappers delight - Suagarhill gangFame - David BowieDay dreams about night things - Ronnie MilsapStacy's mom - Fountains of WayneTubthumping - ChumbawambaBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/Jenny 867-5309 - Tommy TutoneAh! Leah - Donny IrisMickey - Toni BasilTainted love - Soft CellMy Sharona - The KnackMacarena - Los Del RioBaby got back - Sir-Mix-A- LotExit - It's not love - Dokken http://dokken.net/Follow Jeff Stampka on facebook or cooolmedia.com

This year marks the 50th anniversary of classic TV sitcom ‘Happy Days,’ which debuted in 1974! WGN Radio’s Dave Plier discusses the cultural impact of the series with the stars of the show including Marion Ross (Mrs. C.), Anson Williams (Potsie Weber), Don Most (Ralph Malph) and Henry Winkler (The Fonz).

Anson Williams known for playing Potsie from Happy Days in interviewed by David Cogan of Eliances Heroes radio show amfm. They discuss life on the Happy Days set, working with icons from the TV and film industry like Ron Howard, Henry Winkler and the rest of the cast. Williams continued to work in production and direction on many films and TV shows including current projects. He also talked about working to end drowsy driving with his uncle, Dr. Heimlich of the famed Heimlich Maneuver. They use the power of pepper and lemon to instantly wake up and avoid accidents when driving drowsy.

The Ultimate Happy Days Interview: Don Most Opens Up About His Time As Ralph and so much more! John talks with Don Most, Ralph from Happy Days about his intense audition process for Happy Days going up against other stars like Robby Benson and then turning down the role! Don also chats about the meteoric rise of the Fonz and the effect on the rest of the cast, how his role of Ralph moved up in the cast after the first season, his deep friendship with Anson Williams, how he came up with the term "Jumping the Shark" and the amazing experience of seeing Robin Williams for the first time on the Happy Days set. Scott Baio directing Don in Charles in Charge, the sad losses of Tom Bosley, Erin Moran, Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams and so many interesting moments! Thanks so much Don! THAT'S CLASSIC! LIVE SHOW at APRONS IN HERMOSA BEACH, CA JUNE 13TH from 6-8pm. My guest will be Erin Murphy "Tabitha" from Bewitched! Email me at THATSCLASSICTV@GMAIL.COM and let me know you are interested in coming. I will forward you the website to reserve your seat as soon as it becomes available. It is going to be a blast! Subscribe for free to That's Classic YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBtpVKzLW389x6_nIVHpQcA?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook: facebook.com/thatsclassictv Become a That's Classic! PATREON member including the opportunity to see Exclusive Bonus Footage: patreon.com/thatsclassic Hosted by John Cato, actor, voiceover artist, and moderator for over 20 years for the television and movie industry. John's background brings a unique insight and passion to the podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-cato/support

This show's relationship with Henry Winkler has long been known...and recently, before Johnny led the Happy Days chat at Planet Comicon, we go the chance to talk to Anson Williams....and today, we finally reached the trifecta of Happy Days cast members as we got to have Don Most on the show!!!!!

In this episode: 1. "Weather woes: Unpacking the impact of severe weather on Sullivan County." 2. "Chief Corley's legacy: Policing with a vision in Monticello." 3. "Anson Williams directs 'Crazy Mama': A tale of resilience and humor." 4. "Controversy in construction: The debate over Devany Road's development." 5. "Chef David Lorenzo's comeback: Culinary revival in Jeffersonville." 6. "Election insights: Analyzing Sullivan County's primary results." 7. "Bethel's green initiative: Adopting sustainable building policies." 8. "Governance reimagined: Proposals for Sullivan County's future structure." 9. "Enhancing SCIA: A major upgrade for Sullivan County's airport." 10. "Easter Egg Hunt joy: Community fun at the Roscoe-Rockland Fire Department." 11. "The Dove Trail expands: Celebrating local art and community in Sullivan Catskills."

Rick Saphire Has Managed -  Represented the Following Stars:   Mickey Rooney, Sir John Mills, Margot Kidder, Rip Taylor, Chris Noel, Terry Moore, Jerry Mathers, Betsy Palmer,Anna Maria Alberghetti, Hayley Mills, Juliet Mills, Gary Lewis & the Playboys, Anson Williams, Molly Bee, Katica Illenyi, Mally Lewis and Lamb Chop, The Original Mouseketeers, Voiceover Stars from SpongeBob SquarePants, Paul Petersen, Sheila MacRae, The Little Rascals' Spanky McFarland, Darla Hood, Beverly Washburn, Mathew "Stymie" Beard, and Tommy "Butch" Bond, Chubby Checker, Charlie Callas, Soupy Sales, and Others   Rick Saphire can be reached Directly at the following web address https://www.ricksaphire.com/

Actress Carolyn Hennesy , Director Anson Williams and Playwright Sharon Scott Williams, stop by to discuss their new play "Crazy Mama: A True Story of Love and Madness". ,

While Johnny and Henry Winkler have become dear friends over the last decade, and we've gone on ad nauseum about our love of Happy Days...we've never managed to have anyone else, apart from Marion Ross, on the show....until today.With the reunion of Henry Winkler, Don Most and Anson Williams at ComiCon this weekend, we were excited to have Anson on the show this more to talk all about the amazing bond between the stars of one of the greatest shows ever on network TV!

Today on The Neil Haley Show, Neil Haley interviews Anson Williams. Anson Williams is an American actor, singer, and director, best known for his role as gullible, well-intentioned singer Warren "Potsie" Weber on the television series Happy Days, a role for which he was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film.

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the classic TV sitcom ‘Happy Days,' which debuted on January 15, 1974, WGN Radio's Dave Plier, filling in for Bob Sirott, discusses the impact of the series with the starts of the show, including Marion Ross, Anson Williams, Don Most and Henry Winkler.

"Happy Days" are here, as Don (Donny) Most, is our guest this week on The Approach Shot. We talk "Happy Days" with Donny (who played Ralph Malph) and his continuing friendships with cast members Henry Winkler, Ron Howard, Anson Williams and Marion Ross. We also talk with Don about his "second" career; singing and his top 10 charting single "New York High", his love of golf and we grill Don with our 6 pack of questions. It's a fun-filled episode with some great storytelling and a lot of laughs.

Today on The Neil Haley Show, Neil Haley interviews Anson Williams. Anson Williams is an American actor, singer, and director, best known for his role as gullible, well-intentioned singer Warren "Potsie" Weber on the television series Happy Days, a role for which he was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film.

Anson Williams is an established actor, singer and director, best known for his role of Warren "Potsie" Weber on the television series Happy Days (1974–1984), a role for which he was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film. Williams has since become a prominent television director, working on programs such as Melrose Place, Beverly Hills, 90210, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Lizzie McGuire and The Secret Life of the American Teenager. Williams began his career in 1971, when he appeared in a commercial for McDonald's. The first of many.  In 1972, Williams landed the role of Potsie Weber in a segment of the comedy-anthology series Love, American Style titled "Love and the Happy Days", which also introduced Richie Cunningham (Ron Howard), Richie's mother Marion (Marion Ross), and other characters that were spun off into the television series Happy Days.  After Happy Days, Williams began a very prolific career as a television director, starting with short programs for adolescent-age children, including afterschool specials "No Greater Gift" and "The Drug Knot", and TV-movie Lone Star Kid. He has gone on to direct many episodes for a variety of television series, including The Pretender, Beverly Hills, 90210, Melrose Place, seaQuest 2032, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Voyager, Xena: Warrior Princess, Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, The Secret Life of the American Teenager, Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Charmed. He also directed several episodes of the TV series 7th Heaven. Williams is also a businessman.  He founded Starmaker Products, a cosmetics company, and was a featured speaker at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's National Trademark Expo in April 2008, at which he talked about the importance of registered trademarks for small businesses.  Williams is the author of Singing to a Bulldog: From Happy Days to Hollywood Director, and the Unlikely Mentor Who Got Me There. Dr. Henry Heimlich, namesake of the Heimlich maneuver for treating choking victims, was the inspiration for his most recent creation, Alert Drops, to combat the ever growing danger of individuals falling asleep while driving.   Williams has become an advocate for Drowsy Driver Awareness and Alert Drops.com has been credited with saving thousands of lives and been acknowledged by First Responders across the country and the US Congress.  "CRAZY MAMMA”   The recent critically acclaimed staged reading of Sharon McHarry–Williams' “Crazy Mamma,” starring Emmy winner, Carolyn Hennesy, and directed by Anson Williams is a brilliantly written and performed production, shining a light on the issue of mental illness with southern style directness and humor. Its debut off Broadway is scheduled for 2024.   Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod. (Please Subscribe)

National one hit wonder day. Entertainment from 1993.1st female Supreme Court Justice, Balboa sees Pacific Ocean, Britian uses gas in WW1. Todays birthdays - Barbara Walters, Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta Jones, Cheryl Tiegs, Anson Williams, Mark Hamill, Christopher Reeve, Heather Locklear, Will Smith. Arnold Palmer died.Intro - Pour some sugar on me - Def Leppard http://defleppard.com/Rappers delight - Suagarhill gangDream lover - Mariah CareyHoldin' heaven - Tracy ByrdBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/Stacy's mom - Fountains of WayneTubthumping - ChumbawambaJenny 867-5309 - Tommy TutoneAh! Leah - Donny IrisMickey - Toni BasilTainted love - Soft CellMy Sharona - The KnackParents just don't understand - DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh PrinceMacarena - Los Del RioBaby got back - Sir-Mix-A- LotExit - It's not love - Dokken http://dokken.net/

Anson Williams joins this weeks episode of Perfectly Twisted with Nicole Eggert! Anson talks about his start in show business, what it was like to be on Happy Days, acting vs directing, his relationship with Ron Howard and more! 0:00 - The California “Hurricane” 2:40 - What's Going on with Nicole 4:49 - Clean Fresh Yummy Lip Gloss by Cover Girl 6:50 - Anson Williams Joins The Show 1:10:35 - Nicole's Mailbag

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William S. Bickley joined me to discuss faking watching television; watching Liberace with his grandparents; finally getting television and watching anything; family sitcoms were an escape from an abusive home life; going to Baylor University to study English; being a Naval Aviator for a year; being confused for another Bill Bickley; forming a correspondence with Arnold Margolin that allowed him to pitch for Love, American Style; gaining a quick reputation; getting taken under Garry Marshall's wing; writing a treatment for a first-season episode of All in the Family; writing and producing Room 222; meeting Dale McRaven while producing and writing The Partridge Family; asked to join Happy Days while under contract for Partridge Family; secretly writes episodes after hours; asked to run Happy Days and is let out of his contract; first season hours were hellish; asked to do two episodes a week; on first day shooting Ron Howard and Anson Williams get drunk accidentally shooting with real beer; second season test live action clip show uses scenes from the pilot; how he felt Fonzie was a tragic figure; the episode "The Motorcycle"; trying hard to make it look like it was the fifties; the palm tree behind Arnold's that was never seen; introducing Roger Phillips on Happy Days; not remembering episodes he wrote; his series Please Stand By; pitching The Waverly Wonders for Judd Hirsch and getting Joe Namath; going to Out of the Blue and being told to write out its star; having a character on Mork & Mindy named after him; not remembering Down to Earth; his favorite series Perfect Strangers; the real reason Chuck left Happy Days and his plan for bringing him back on the finale; random Happy Days characters; the series "Jumped the Shark" when Richie left; creating Fonzie's magic and seeing it get out of hand; his new project, a sitcom based on Gladys Knight's life.

Aliens, Angels, The Devil, and.....The Fonz?Has there ever been a show so deeply entrenched in the paranormal before?Well, yes, Dark Shadows, Bewitched, I Dream of Jeannie and others, but with those shows you knew what you were getting into.  Actor, director Anson Williams (Potsie Weber) from TV's Happy Days joins Dave to discuss on set hijinks, the haunted Paramount Studios Lot, his personal psychic moments, including one that saved his life, his Mother's psychic abilities and more!Follow Anson Williams official FaceBook page here:https://www.facebook.com/anson.williams.9The Paranormal 60 with Dave Schrader - Happy Days / Paranormal Nights with guest Anson WilliamsSUPPORT THE SPONSORS THAT SUPPORT THIS SHOWMedium Author Michelle Welch books: https://michellewelch.com/authorSoulTopia is your 1-Stop Shop for all your metaphysical needs: https://mysoultopia.com/SHOW YOUR STATUS AS A LOYAL DARKLING!Grab Your Paranormal 60 Gear At: https://www.darknessradio.com/storeTRAVEL WITH DAVE: https://www.darknessradio.com/darknessevents/SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@TheParanormal60?sub_confirmation=1--------------------------------------------------------------------------DAVE'S LINKS:TWITTER: https://twitter.com/TheDaveSchraderFACEBOOK: www.Facebook.com/DarknessRadioDaveDAVE SCHRADER - INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/OfficialDaveSchraderPARANORMAL 60 - INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/officialparanormal60/WEBSITE: http://www.Paranormal60.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lindsey Haun's Voyage Through Star Trek, Disney & Hollywood She's been a murderous psychic child, a holographic Victorian heiress, a recovering alcoholic country singer, and a whole lot more! While her time in Trek was limited as a child, Lindsey Haun's career has been filled with ties to the franchise that remain to this day, in a career where her talents always shined brightly. Lindsey appeared on three episodes of "Star Trek: Voyager" in two different roles. First, she was Beatrice Burleigh in the episodes "Learning Curve" and "Persistence of Vision," a character from Captain Janeway's holonovel. She followed that up as Belle in the third season episode "Real Life," the holographic daughter from the EMH's programmed family. Lindsey talks to us about her time working with Kate Mulgrew and Robert Picardo, as well as her fictional brother Thomas Dekker, her joy of wearing the gothic outfits, lessons from director Anson Williams, and other fond memories of her time on set. Lindsey also starred in "The Children of the Corn" alongside Wrath of Khan's Kirstie Alley, Christoper Reeve, Mark Hamill, and Thomas Dekker, and explains the Trek connections to that film. She also worked with DS9's Penny Johnson Jerald in a Disney film called "The Color of Friendship," notable for being the only Disney movie where the N-word is said! Plus, her time with Toby Keith, Willie Nelson, and Burt Reynolds in "Broken Bridges" and how today she brings her talents behind the lens to produce movies of her own! Follow Lindsey on Twitter ( https://twitter.com/haunsoloproject )and Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/lindseyhaun/ ) Please subscribe to our brand new YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@trekuntold . There you will see all the old episodes of this show, as well as new episodes and all of our other content, including shorts and some other fun things planned for the future. Visit my Amazon shop to check out tons of Trek products and other things I enjoy - https://www.amazon.com/shop/thefightnerd View the Teespring store for Trek Untold gear & apparel - https://my-store-9204078.creator-spring.com Support Trek Untold by becoming a Patreon at Patreon.com/TrekUntold. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave a rating if you like us! Follow Trek Untold on Social Media Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/trekuntoldTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/trekuntoldFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/trekuntold Follow Nerd News Today on Social Media Twitter:  Twitter.com/NerdNews2Day Instagram: Instagram.com/NerdNewsToday Facebook: Facebook.com/NerdNewsToday Trek Untold is sponsored by Treksphere.com, powered by the RAGE Works Podcast Network, and affiliated with Nerd News Today.   The views expressed on air during Trek Untold do not represent the views of the RAGE Works staff, partners, or affiliates. 

She's been a murderous psychic child, a holographic Victorian heiress, a recovering alcoholic country singer, and a whole lot more! While her time in Trek was limited as a child, Lindsey Haun's career has been filled with ties to the franchise that remain to this day, in a career where her talents always shined brightly. Lindsey appeared on three episodes of "Star Trek: Voyager" in two different roles. First, she was Beatrice Burleigh in the episodes "Learning Curve" and "Persistence of Vision," a character from Captain Janeway's holonovel. She followed that up as Belle in the third season episode "Real Life," the holographic daughter from the EMH's programmed family. Lindsey talks to us about her time working with Kate Mulgrew and Robert Picardo, as well as her fictional brother Thomas Dekker, her joy of wearing the gothic outfits, lessons from director Anson Williams, and other fond memories of her time on set. Lindsey also starred in Stephen King's "Village of the Damned," along with Wrath of Khan's Kirstie Alley, Christopher Reeve, Mark Hamill, and Thomas Dekker, and explains the Trek connections to that film. She also worked with DS9's Penny Johnson Jerald in a Disney film called "The Color of Friendship," notable for being the only Disney movie where the N-word is said! Plus, her time with Toby Keith, Willie Nelson, and Burt Reynolds in "Broken Bridges" and how today she brings her talents behind the lens to produce movies of her own! Follow Lindsey on Twitter ( https://twitter.com/haunsoloproject )and Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/lindseyhaun/ ) Please subscribe to our brand new YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@trekuntold . There you will see all the old episodes of this show, as well as new episodes and all of our other content, including shorts and some other fun things planned for the future. Visit my Amazon shop to check out tons of Trek products and other things I enjoy - https://www.amazon.com/shop/thefightnerd View the Teespring store for Trek Untold gear & apparel - https://my-store-9204078.creator-spring.com Support Trek Untold by becoming a Patreon at Patreon.com/TrekUntold. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave a rating if you like us! Follow Trek Untold on Social Media Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/trekuntoldTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/trekuntoldFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/trekuntold Follow Nerd News Today on Social Media Twitter: Twitter.com/NerdNews2DayInstagram: Instagram.com/NerdNewsTodayFacebook: Facebook.com/NerdNewsToday Trek Untold is sponsored by Treksphere.com, powered by the RAGE Works Podcast Network, and affiliated with Nerd News Today.

James Patrick Dunne joined me and talked about growing up on the same blok with David Hasselhoff; how music drew him in; making piano records in high school; getting hired by Garry Marshall; being given access to all of the Paramount lot; scoring a movie for Dorothy Hamill; being a Phi Beta Kappa; writing "Do the Fonzie" for Happy Days; writing the theme song for Joanie Loves Chachi; writing "Nobody Loves Me Like You Do" for As the World Turns and having it covered by Anne Murray, Jermaine Jackson, and Whitney Houston; writing "Pumps Your Blood" and getting Anson to sing it; it's life as a jingle; changing the lyrics to "Wash Your Hands" during COVID; the Happy Days softball team; going on a 1980 USO show with Cyntha Weil, Anson Williams, and Marion Ross; the greatness of Marion Ross; his over forty year friendship with ex-roomate Ted McGinley; writing "When You Put Your Heart in It" for the 1988 U.S. Olympic Gymnastic Team and getting it covered by Kenny Rogers and going o #2; writing "Chance of a Lifetime" for the 1992 Olympic Track & Field Team, having it covered by Take 6 and winning a Grammy; writing college alma mater's and fight songs; writing "I'm a Big Girl Now" for Huggies; his career

With a focus on women's issues and mental health, my conversation with Lydia Cornell is a must-listen for anyone interested in the entertainment industry and personal growth. Lydia takes us on a journey through her fascinating life in the entertainment industry. From uncanny coincidences known as "GodShots" to her starring role in "Too Close for Comfort," Lydia shares personal stories and struggles with sobriety, as well as memorable moments with co-stars and legendary comedians. My guest, Lydia Cornell, and I discuss: Lydia Cornell hosts the "GodShots" podcast, which explores mental health issues through true stories of everyday miracles Lydia shares personal experiences with "GodShots" – the uncanny coincidences that occur in our daily lives Learn about Lydia's journey into acting, including how a trip to Disneyland led to pursuing a career in entertainment Discover the story behind Lydia's audition for the hit show "Too Close for Comfort," which ultimately landed her the starring role as Sara Rush Lydia Cornell is an advocate for women's issues and created the film "Venus Conspiracy" and one-woman show "Relationshop." Hear about Lydia's friendship with co-stars Jim J. Bullock and Deborah Van Valkenburgh, as well as her mentor and co-star Audrey Meadows Learn about Lydia's personal struggles with drugs and her inspiring story of sobriety Find out about Lydia's experience with stand-up comedy and opening for legendary comedians like Paul Rodriguez and the Amazing Johnathan She shares the story of how she met Aaron Spelling through Natalie Wood and landed guest roles on shows like "The Love Boat," "Hotel," and "T.J. Hooker." Discover the exciting tale of Lydia co-hosting "New Years Rockin Eve" with Anson Williams in 1982 to usher in 1983 Learn about Lydia's past romantic relationships, including her dating Donnie Most from "Happy Days" Hear about Lydia's experience guest-starring on "Curb Your Enthusiasm" as a bra salesperson and working with creator Larry David and so much more! You're going to love my conversation with Lydia Cornell Lydia's Website IMDB Lydia's Twitter Lydia's YouTube Lydia's Instagram Godshots Podcast Lydia's Facebook SPONSOR: Morgan and Morgan: For more information go to https://ForThePeople.com/CLASSIC Follow Jeff Dwoskin (host): Jeff Dwoskin on Twitter The Jeff Dwoskin Show podcast on Twitter Podcast website Podcast on Instagram Join my mailing list Buy me a coffee (support the show) Subscribe to my Youtube channel (watch Crossing the Streams!) Yes, the show used to be called Live from Detroit: The Jeff Dwoskin Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's hard to find a person that has never seen Happy Days. This iconic show which represented life in the '50s is easily regarded as one of the most popular shows of the '70s. Set in Milwaukee, WI we meet Richie Cunningham, an all American boy and join him in his day to day interacting with his friends and family. The show was met with moderate success but by its second season was already seeing a dip in the ratings. To counter this the show's creator, Gary Marshall retooled the format a bit focusing on broad comedy and increasing the role of a minor character, a cool biker who went by the name of "Fonzie". These changes quickly turned Happy Days into the number 1 program by the mid '70s. Fonzie became a pop culture phenomenon and became one of the most merchandised characters in television history. Despite the majority of the show's success coming after the seconds season, is there enough in the show's pilot the warrant a green-light? Listen as the boys do a deep dive on Happy Day's pilot episode, "All The Way". www.S1E1POD.com Starring: Ron Howard, Marion Ross, Anson Williams, Tom Bosley, Henry Winkler, Don Most, Gavan O'Herlihy, Erin Moran, & Kathy O'Dare

TVC 600.3: TV Confidential brings you coverage of a special screening of Ron Howard's Emmy-nominated documentary Rebuilding Paradise that took place in Ojai, California this past Sunday, Oct. 16, an event that Howard himself arranged on behalf of his longtime friend Anson Williams. Williams recently ran for mayor of his hometown of Ojai; one of the most pressing issues of Anson's mayoral campaign was and is the need for fire awareness and prevention. A question-and-answer session between Howard and New York Times bestselling author Michael Arkush followed the Oct. 16 screening; in this brief clip from the Q and A, Howard discusses his longtime personal connection to the town of Ojai, and what led him to make Rebuilding Paradise. Our thanks to Wonder Mouse Productions, the Ojai Valley Fire Safe Council, the Anson for Mayor 2022 campaign, Let's Green CA! and B. Harlan Boll Public Relations for making this audio footage available. Want to advertise/sponsor our show? TV Confidential has partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle advertising/sponsorship requests for the podcast edition of our program. They're great to work with and will help you advertise on our show. Please email sales@advertisecast.com or click the link below to get started: https://www.advertisecast.com/TVConfidentialAradiotalkshowabout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Rock is Lit, Suzi Quatro talks about her favorite 'Happy Days' episode, being a Detroit girl, Bobby Darin, seeing the psychedelic ‘60s band Blues Magoos when she was 15 years old, learning a lot about being an entertainer by seeing Wayne Newton perform, what Suzi would ask Elvis if she could, loving Bob Dylan's music, Jackie Collins' advice to Suzi about writing a novel, how Suzi feels about gender and how she dealt with sexism in the music business, the first time she saw Elvis on TV, the most irritating encounter she's had with a fan, Suzi's paranormal experiences, the 2019 documentary about her called 'Suzi Q', her complicated relationship with her sisters and parents, Suzi's analysis of my astrological sign, and how she and I are soul sisters.In the final segment, Katherine Turman, who is a music journalist and producer of Alice Cooper's syndicated radio show 'Nights With Alice Cooper', joins the podcast  to talk about Suzi's role as a pioneer for female musicians and her place in rock ‘n roll history and possible reasons she hasn't been inducted into the Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame yet.Suzi Quatro songs in the episode in order of appearance:"Devil Gate Drive""Can The Can""The Wild One""Stumblin' In" (duet with Chris Norman)Suzi Quatro's website: http://www.suziquatro.com/Suzi Quatro Instagram: @suziquatrorealSuzi Quatro Twitter: @Suzi_QuatroKatherine Turman's website: https://katherineturman.com/Katherine Turman Instagram: @katturmanKatherine Turman Twitter: @KatherineTurmanChristy Alexander Hallberg website, christyalexanderhallberg.comChristy Alexander Hallberg Instagram, @christyhallbergChristy Alexander Hallberg Twitter, @ChristyHallbergChristy Alexander Hallberg YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/user/christyhallberg

Hilary Shepard - Trek Untold Encore This week it's an encore episode from August 2020 with Hilary Shepard. Hilary Shepard has terrorized teens with attitudes, did aerobics with Bea Arthur & Betty White, and tried to seduce Starfleet officers, among other accomplishments throughout her diverse career. "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" fans will remember her as ensign Hoya from "The Ship" and her two appearances as Lauren, the lusty genetically enhanced genius from "Statistical Probabilities" and "Chrysalis," but many fans like myself know her best as the evil Divatox from "Power Rangers Turbo"! We talk about dancing with Alexander Siddig and singing with The Jack Pack, how she got the role and what inspired her performance, and being directed by Anson Williams, AKA Pottsy from "Happy Days"! Plus, memories of her all-girl band "American Girls," working with young Johnny Depp in one of his earliest roles, "Private Resort," being an aerobics instructor on "The Golden Girls," and hanging out with Jon Stamos on "Full House," being an evil villain in a Meatloaf music video, grinding on Steve Carrell in "The 40-Year Old Virgin", and making board games with her BFF Daryl Hannah. And, of course, some talk about arguably her most famous role as DIvatox in "Power Rangers Turbo" and a strange connection with Brad Pitt's first movie role (that Hilary was a part of) and Power Rangers! Please subscribe to our YouTube channel and hit the notifications button to be updated when we go live or upload our next video! Check out our Amazon storefront at this link here - https://amzn.to/3J8YFSM Support Trek Untold by checking out our merchandise at https://teespring.com/stores/trekuntold or become a Patreon at Patreon.com/TrekUntold. Trek Untold is sponsored by Triple-Fiction Productions, a US-based company that 3-D prints Trek-inspired prop replicas for fan films and cosplayers, as well as accessories and playsets for all iterations of Trek figures through the years. Visit them at Triple-Fictionproductions.net.   Don't forget to subscribe to the show and leave a rating if you like us!       Follow Trek Untold on Social Media Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/trekuntoldTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/trekuntoldFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/trekuntold Follow Nerd News Today on Social Media Twitter:  Twitter.com/NerdNews2Day Instagram: Instagram.com/NerdNewsToday Facebook: Facebook.com/NerdNewsToday Trek Untold is sponsored by Treksphere.com, powered by the RAGE Works Podcast Network, and affiliated with Nerd News Today.   The views expressed on air during Trek Untold do not represent the views of the RAGE Works staff, partners, or affiliates. 

This week it's an encore episode from August 2020 with Hilary Shepard. Hilary Shepard has terrorized teens with attitudes, did aerobics with Bea Arthur & Betty White and tried to seduce Starfleet officers, among other accomplishments throughout her diverse career. "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" fans will remember her as ensign Hoya from "The Ship," and her two appearances as Lauren, the lusty genetically enhanced genius from "Statistical Probabilities" and "Chrysalis," but many fans like myself know her best as the evil Divatox from "Power Rangers Turbo"! We talk about dancing with Alexander Siddig and singing with The Jack Pack, how she got the role and what inspired her performance, and being directed by Anson Williams, AKA Pottsy from "Happy Days"! Plus, memories of her all-girl band "American Girls," working with young Johnny Depp in one of his earliest roles, "Private Resort," being an aerobics instructor on "The Golden Girls," and hanging out with Jon Stamos on "Full House," being an evil villain in a Meatloaf music video, grinding on Steve Carrell in "The 40-Year Old Virgin", and making board games with her BFF Daryl Hannah. And, of course, some talk about arguably her most famous role as DIvatox in "Power Rangers Turbo" and a strange connection with Brad Pitt's first movie role (that Hilary was a part of) and Power Rangers! Please subscribe to our YouTube channel and hit the notifications button to be updated when we go live or upload our next video! Check out our Amazon storefront at this link here - https://amzn.to/3J8YFSM Support Trek Untold by checking out our merchandise at https://teespring.com/stores/trekuntold or become a Patreon at Patreon.com/TrekUntold. Trek Untold is sponsored by Triple-Fiction Productions, a US-based company that 3-D prints Trek-inspired prop replicas for fan films and cosplayers, as well as accessories and playsets for all iterations of Trek figures through the years. Visit them at Triple-Fictionproductions.net.   Don't forget to subscribe to the show and leave a rating if you like us!       Follow Trek Untold on Social Media Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/trekuntoldTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/trekuntoldFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/trekuntold Follow Nerd News Today on Social Media Twitter:  Twitter.com/NerdNews2Day Instagram: Instagram.com/NerdNewsToday Facebook: Facebook.com/NerdNewsToday Trek Untold is sponsored by Treksphere.com, powered by the RAGE Works Podcast Network, and affiliated with Nerd News Today.

Anson Williams running for Mayor of Ojai // Anson Williams continued // Fritz Coleman // Fritz continued

Anson Williams grew up in a modest home in Burbank which his WWII-veteran father bought with a VA loan. His idyllic childhood unfolded against the sunshine and particular American optimism of the 1950s and 1960s. So when he and his friend Ron Howard were cast in "Happy Days," Garry Marshall's nostalgic look back at the 1950s, he fit neatly within the 1970s zeitgeist. The show, which ran from 1974 to 1984, made Williams' Potsie Weber, along with Howard's Richie Cunningham, Don Most's Ralph Malph and Henry Winkler's Fonzie, among the best-known characters of the era, viewed each week by nearly 70 million people. Williams soaked up lessons on set from Marshall and Howard and has now amassed 43 credits to date as a director, in addition to his 100+ acting credits. He now lives in Ojai, a place he's been visiting for decades and regards as a haven and sanctuary from the manic pace of the outside world. He's announced his bid for Mayor and is committed to bringing a collaborative, cooperative style to Ojai's pressing issues such as affordable housing, fire and drought threats and a spirit of civic goodwill and trust. We also talked about glider piloting, fishing with Henry Winkler, setting up innovative school programs, Annie Besant and much more. We did not talk about the Shoeless Joe Jackson and Black Sox scandal of 1919, the Haber-Bosch method nor lost metallurgic technologies of the Bronze Age.

3:05pm: Boris Johnson announced plans to resign as prime minister of the United Kingdom3:10pm: Guest: Nile Gardiner, Foreign policy analyst. Former aide to Margaret Thatcher 3:20pm: Who is Larry the Cat and how does he keep outlasting UK leaders? 3:35pm: Guest: Congressman Kevin Brady of Texas 3:50pm: Guy Benson Show  4:05pm: Guest: Gordon Chang, author of The Coming Collapse of China 4:20pm: WNBA star Brittney Griner pleaded guilty  4:35pm: Guest: Liz Peek, Fox News Contributor & Columnist for Foxnews.com 4:50pm: Guy Benson Show  5:05pm: Guest: Miranda Devine, NY Post Columnist, Fox News Contributor  5:20pm: Guy Benson Show  5:35pm: Fury at woke Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg for prosecuting hardworking bodega employee 5:50pm: Homestretch: 'Happy Days' star Anson Williams announces bid for mayor of Ojai, California  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are catching up with actor/director Anson Williams.  Most of us remember him from his iconic role as Potsie Webber on Happy Days but many don't know about his journey as a director. Anson has directed shows including Melrose Place, Beverly Hills 90210, Baywatch and Sabrina the Teenage Witch.  Anson was actually born Anson William Heimlich (as in his Uncle was Dr. Heimlich) and he shares the story behind how the Heimlich maneuver became a staple as a result of Happy Days.   He is now also an entrepreneur having created Alert Drops.  Listen to his stories and his current project with Don Most (Ralph from Happy Days). Subscribe to Hot Flashes & Cool Topics podcast wherever you listen to podcasts and check out the show notes for this episode at: www.hotflashescooltopics.com Want to Leave a Review for Hot Flashes and Cool Topics? Here's How: For Apple Podcasts on an iPhone or iOS device: Open the Apple Podcast App on your device. Click on the “search” icon Type into the search bar “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” and click on the show Towards the bottom, look for “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “Write a Review” and leave us your thoughts and comments! For Apple Podcasts on a computer: On the Apple Podcasts website, go to the search bar and type “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” After clicking on the show, find the “Listen on Apple Podcasts” button and click on it The “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” podcast should open on the Apple Podcasts application Keep scrolling on the page until you see “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “See All” If you want to give us a five-star rating, hover over the empty stars! If you want to leave your thoughts and comments, click on “Write a Review”!

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joined Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Dean and Bob discussed Carlos Santana’s incident, Anson Williams’ run for political office, Rihanna’s achievement, and the confirmation of a popular TV show reboot. They also talked about Dean’s interview with Jamie Campbell Bower and what’s new on streaming […]

(07-25-2019) - "Happy Days" is here again!! Randy chats with Anson Williams and Don Most from the legendary TV Show at the Hollywood Show and gets their car background stories, we find out what happens when your windshield wipers quit during a snowstorm, and we talk about the new C8 Corvette that has it's ride height adjust automatically thanks to...GPS? Sit on it and start listening!!

Set sail on Episode 12, Season 1 of the Love Boat, the worlds greatest romantic comedy drama television series of all time! In this episode we follow an all star cast that includes Anson Williams, Tom Poston, Arte Johnson, Pat Morita, Will Geer and Bayn Johnson as they deal with heartbreaking loss, unrequited love, imposters, jump suits, and disappointing paint. We also encourage everyone to find our Instagram page Lovin' The Love Boat to enjoy the super cool video messages from Isaac himself Mr. Ted Lange! And much more. Thanks for listening to the podcast and joining us on this voyage and by all means consider subscribing to the show as well as Paramount+ so you can watch the episode with us. We promise you'll be glad that you did. * Be sure to check out Istvan's other amazing podcast for kids and families, Istvan's Imaginary Podcast available everywhere podcasts are found. * Find and Follow our new Instagram profile here: @lovin_the_love_boat * And follow Istvan on Instagram: @iamistvan or on his website: www.istvansongs.com

Steve Cooper talks with actor/director Anson WIlliams. Anson is best known for his role as Warren "Potsie" Weber on the iconic television series Happy Days, a role for which he was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries or Television Film. After Happy Days, Williams began a much more prolific career as a television director, starting with short programs for adolescent-age children, including afterschool specials No Greater Gift and The Drug Knot, and TV-movie Lone Star Kid. He has gone on to direct many episodes for a variety of television series, including The Pretender, Beverly Hill 90210, Melrose Place, seaQuest 2032, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Voyager, Xena: Warrior Princess, The Secret Life of the American Teenager, Charmed, 7th Heaven and Sabrina the Teenage Witch. 

Anson Williams ("Potsie" from Happy Days) joins me to share how an unlikely mentor shaped his life and Anson also shares some amazing stories from the set of Happy Days.   Heard of the Heimlich maneuver? It's likely it's something you're aware of because of Anson. Anson's 'uncle' Dr. Heimlich was the inventor of the maneuver and Anson helped give it national attention.  Anson also shares how he almost died falling asleep at the wheel coming home from a director's job and how that led him to invent Alert Drops.  Get ready for some great stories from the set of Happy Days including a first-hand account of the birth of Mork from Ork. Anson tells the whole story of how that episode came to be and how Robin Williams created the iconic character.  We also discuss Anson's book, Singing to a Bulldog, and the mentor that changed his life, Willie Turner.  Tune in for some Happy Days! Our Guest, Anson Williams https://www.alertdrops.com/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0930041/ https://www.facebook.com/anson.williams.9 https://twitter.com/ansonw4real Anson's book, Singing to a Bulldog (on Amazon) Also featured on the show: Michigan Peeps - vote for my podcast! HOUR DETROIT's - I'm up for BEST PODCAST - please vote for me! https://www.hourdetroit.com/best-of-detroit-2022-online-ballot/ Hashtag Fun: Jeff dives into recent trends and reads some of his favorite tweets from trending hashtags. The hashtag featured in this episode is #CerealSitcoms from @AboutTags. Tweets featured on the show are retweeted at @JeffDwoskinShow Social Media: Jeff discusses Twitter's new DM pinning feature JOIN OUR MAILING LIST!  https://jeffisfunny.com/mailing-list/ Buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JeffDwoskinShow Jeff Dwoskin Presents: Crossing the Steams: Every Wednesday at 9:30 PM ET we are LIVE discussing the best TV shows to binge-watch. I'm joined by a panel of TV-watching experts. You don't want to miss the fun! (Watch past episodes) Watch Crossing the Steams LIVE: @bigmacher on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bigmacher The Jeff Dwoskin Show on YouTube Subscribe to YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/CTSYouTubeSubscribe Follow Hashtag Roundup to tweet along with fun hashtags daily! https://twitter.com/HashtagRoundup Download the Hashtag Roundup app at https://app.hashtagroundup.com/ Follow Jeff Dwoskin: Jeff on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bigmacher The Jeff Dwoskin Show: https://twitter.com/JeffDwoskinShow Podcast website: https://jeffisfunny.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/JeffDwoskinShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I know of no one savvier about getting it done and moving forward than actor, director, inventor, innovator, mentor, treasured friend, and Golden Globe Nominee for Happy Days, Anson Williams. Anson's wisdom has been invaluable to me, and he shared loads of it with us. And, fantastic stories––how he created opportunities as a kid, and then with Garry Marshall, Ron Howard, Steven Speilberg, QVC, the IPs he's developing now, and his lifesaving, Alert Drops, created with his 2nd cousin Henry Heimlich. 
Anson shared about the people who've shaped and inspired him, and a couple of examples of how he's paid it forward––something he's done all of his life and continues to do to this day, including wisdom for me––for us––shared here. Like, how to get off the couch and out of pandemic quicksand, the value of perceived failure, the three most important words (and why they are), and give what you want to get… these were just a few of the life tool gems Anson shared. Anson leads by example, just yesterday he was awarded Best Director for Viral Vingenttes by the Crown Point International Film Festival. The film also won Best Narrative Feature and Best Ensemble. Along with Donny Most, Anson's long-time best friend since Happy Days, Anson won The Best Acting Duo Award from the International Short Film Festival for Harvest Time, which he also directed. Anson never lets grass grow, he's always got all the burners cooking. Thanks to his not so gentle nudges, this show and I, continue to shift. I always hear Anson in my head nudging me forward. Today, thanks to the power of his example of mentorship, I tried something new, broke my routine, to shake things up and move forward. Oh, I still complained, but progress, not perfection. I couldn't love and adore this man, more. I'm inspired anew and trust you will be, too. Anson Williams on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson Wed, 3/2/22, 5 pm PT, 8 pm ET Streamed Live on my FB Replay here: https://bit.ly/3tsuiz8 All BROADcasts, as podcasts, also available on iTunes apple.co/2dj8ld3 Stitcher bit.ly/2h3R1fla tunein bit.ly/2gGeItj Also on iHeartRadio, SoundCloud, Voox, OwlTail, Backtracks, PlayerFM, Himalaya, Podchaser, and Listen Notes Thanks to Rick Smolke of Quik Impressions, the best printers, printing, the best people people-ing. quikimpressions.com Nicole Venables of Ruby Begonia Hair Studio Beauty and Products for the best tressed. http://www.rubybegoniahairstudio.com/ Blue Microphones and Kevin Walt

Join Disney's Ike Eisenmann, and author, Jonathan Rosen, as they chat with Anson Williams from the beloved 70s sitcom, Happy Days!Anson discusses his time on Happy Days, working with Ike's father in the show, Victory Canteen, written by the Sherman brothers. how he got into show business, his company, Alert Drops, designed to help sleepy drivers, his work on Hollywood Museum Squares, and much more!