Erin Moran
PMP Network presents:
Erin Moran, known for her role as Joanie Cunningham on 'Happy Days,' reflects on her early acting career. She shares insights into her experiences with childhood fame and discusses working alongside legendary figures like Don Rickles. Moran also touches on the family-like atmosphere on the set of 'Happy Days.'
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About Erin Moran
Erin Moran was an American actress who played Joanie Cunningham on the sitcom Happy Days from 1974 to 1984 and its spin-off Joanie Loves Chachi. She began her career as a child actress in the late 1960s, appearing in films like How Sweet It Is! and television series including The Don Rickles Show. She later appeared in the cult film Galaxy of Terror and made guest appearances on The Love Boat, Murder, She Wrote, and Diagnosis: Murder.
In this interview
- Recalls classmates being intimidated by her fame rather than jealous of it.
- Describes Happy Days cast as friends rather than parental figures on set.
- Remembers working with Don Rickles, calling him quick, wonderful, and hardworking.
- Reveals she didn't get Happy Days initially; another girl did the pilot.
“He's a funny guy. He is so quick and so together, he's a wonderful man.”— Erin Moran, in this interview
Since this interview
In 2012, Moran won a $65,000 settlement in a merchandising royalties lawsuit against CBS alongside other Happy Days cast members. She died on April 22, 2017, at age 56 in New Salisbury, Indiana.
