THE HAPPY DAYS OF GARRY MARSHALL
May 12, 2020 ABC Premiere Broadcast
I never wanted to challenge the world. I wanted to entertain the world.Garry Marshall
In my career I’ve been blessed to interview many notable and prominent people. Between chaotic work schedules, whatever is going on in their personal lives, and publicists who just love to say “No,” it is always an adventure to secure big names to sit down for an on-camera interview. But when it came to Garry Marshall, we had the easiest time booking incredible talent to participate in the film as Garry was truly beloved beyond measure. So beloved that virtually no one got through their interview without doing an impression of Garry's distinct way of speaking. We edited a reel of everyone from Julie Andrews and Anne Hathaway to Rob Lowe and Chris Pine 'doing Garry' - and it presents as a uniquely warm and special tribute to this very special man.John Scheinfeld
“…it’s easy to underrate Marshall’s work which included the television series “Happy Days,” “Laverne & Shirley” and “Mork & Mindy,” and the films “Pretty Woman,” “Beaches” and “The Princess Diaries”; framed here, their optimism and humanity and old-fashioned romanticism seem almost radical. The stars turn out in force to remember, praise and wipe away a tear. You may too.”
Robert LloydLos Angeles Times
“'The Happy Days of Garry Marshall' absolutely made me laugh, caused my heart to swell and, even if it didn’t wring full-on tears from me, it generated a surge of emotion in the end.”
Daniel FienbergThe Hollywood Reporter
“Happy days were (kind of) here again for ABC last night, when the network’s 'Happy Days of Garry Marshall' special puts a smile on 5.6 million faces.”
Tony MaglioThe Wrap