Happy Days premiered 44 years ago today (January 15) and became one of the most successful television shows of all time, but do you remember that it’s actually a spin-off?
In honor of it’s debut, we look back at these ten iconic TV spin-offs and their origins.
Happy Days
It’s easy to forget, but Happy Days was a spin-off of Love American Style and was on the air for 11 seasons.
Laverne & Shirley
A spin-off of a spin-off! Laverne & Shirley lasted eight seasons and gave the world one of the best theme songs ever!