Anson Williams shares Happy Days secrets & a nightmare Hollywood legend

Happy Days star, Anson Williams opens up about landing the role of Potsie and which superstar almost landed the role. Plus his friendships with Ron Howard, Don Most and Henry Winkler. He reveals which co-star he recommended for a role. And you won't want to miss his hilarious story of working with a legend of the silver screen - which big name was impossible on set.
Timecodes
0:00 - Intro
0:09 - Landing that first job - McDonalds commercial
1:28 - Beating this A-lister for the role of Potsie
9:00 - Robin Williams becomes Mork
14:00 - Henry Winkler
17:00 - the Happy Days cast
19:00 - Jumping the shark
20:51 - Bette Davis

[@standupphilosopher7059]

Bette Davis is a terrible person but Anson her early movies like Dark Victory are classics 🎬🎭🎥🍿 However I respect you speaking your truth. Ron Howard seems like the most grounded person in the entertainment industry and I so very much respect him.

[@user-bl6ne3hc6n]

The Betty Davis story is spot on,,I've heard through the years that she was an absolute nightmare,,

[@Stevenspelling123]

Excellent interview. Craig is a great host, Anson Williams a great guest 🙏

[@laraoneal7284]

Such wholesome people. So refreshing.

[@benhudson515]

Brilliant. Love Mr Anson Williams

[@MollyMeyers121]

Fantastic interview. Donny Most and Anson Williams - Happy Days greats. :)

[@celebritydrop]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@GrumpyVickyH]

What a good interview, such an interesting man.👍🏼

[@gmaureen]

When I think of Bette Davis the song "It's a hard knock Life" always plays in my head. She was tough but life taught her that at a young age. She always took care of her mother and unwell sister (mental illness?) so she was not without redeeming qualities. I was in advertising when Mork & Mindy was set to begin airing in the fall. A group of us attended a preview of the new season shows and I was literally blown away by Robin Williams. I had never seen anything like him, so original, so talented, so much energy. There was no doubt that show would be a hit.

[@linapagliari8003]

A great interview Anson a lovely guy Ty for sharing 😁🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@celebritydrop]

Our pleasure Lina.

[@joanneevans1295]

Just found this, really natural, lovely chat. What a charmer Anson Williams is, so smart and genuine. Keep these informative interviews coming. Any chance of a chat with Lorna Luft, Liza Minnelli's sister. Loved your interview with Barbara Streisand's sister.

[@celebritydrop]

Thank you for the comment Joanne. Great idea about Lorna. Will get onto that.

[@tjo1976]

He tells the story of Bette Davis so well I died of laughter. When he did the "I''m not dying for you Sons of BITCHES!!!" I doubled over and had to stop the world a minute. I was laughihng so hard. I've watched that part about 6 times now. Also it doesn't surprise me one bit that that's how Bette Davis behaved. Poor Anson

[@karenleemallonee684]

Wow, that time just flew by, what an enjoyable interview!!! 🌼

[@celebritydrop]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@darmonweir5910]

Brilliant interview, love every second of this, as there was so much I didn't know. That's why I'm loving Celebrity Drop and Craig's connection with so many celebrities.

[@Gypsy839]

This was a great interview love every bit of it

[@celebritydrop]

Thank you for the comment Connie. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@BarbGleeson-hf3et]

Anson Williams is so funny. Loved this interview. I recall him in that McDonald’s commercial. The Bette Davis story is dishy as! Terrific interview, thank you!!!

[@MartyBenson-te2ie]

What a terrific interview. Always appreciated Anson as Potsie. Love the dishy Bette Davis story, and his fascinating backstory/showbiz history. Love Craig’s interviews. Always insightful 🙏👍

[@annika_panicka]

What a wonderful interview: two of the most genuine men in the biz (or out) having a riveting conversation. Anson has a wealth of tales to tell. Craig always brings out the best in his guests and I didn't know much about Anson's post-"Happy Days" life and career. I grew up watching the show in syndication and I had such a crush on Potsie. I heard a radio interview with him at some point in this century that covered some of his musical endeavors, but I had no idea he was so involved in TV and film production. His candor in dishing the dirt on Bette Davis made my day. And this is the first I've heard about the anti-drowsy driving invention-bravo to that. I did see Anson on "Celebrity Ghost Stories" and his paranormal experience involved a car accident he and his dog miraculously survived, but it wasn't the incident that spawned the development of Alert Drops. (The other driver was at fault.) There are so many highlights and insights in this interview I've watched it three times because I'm drowsy and distracted. ❤️ from 🗽

[@wmichaelh29]

Betty Davis smoked Philip Morris cigarettes.

[@larryshaver3568]

ABC should do a 50th anniversary Happy Days special

[@larryshaver3568]

the earliest episodes of Mayberry RFD were filmed at Paramount