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We recently heard that Barry Williams (Greg Brady) will portray The Professor in an upcoming touring version of Gilligan’s Island: The Musical. Sheesh. Now try to picture Richie, Potsie, Ralph Malph, and the Fonz belting out showtunes. Unfortunately, the stars of Happy Days – A New Musical aren’t the original...

By Clay McNear

November 13, 2008

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We recently heard that Barry Williams (Greg Brady) will portray The Professor in an upcoming touring version of Gilligan’s Island: The Musical. Sheesh.

Now try to picture Richie, Potsie, Ralph Malph, and the Fonz belting out showtunes. Unfortunately, the stars of Happy Days – A New Musical aren’t the original Arnold’s Malt Shop gang, but this bubbly road show does at least boast the imprint of Garry Marshall, creator of the ’70s sitcom. Still, ya gotta wonder what’s next. Petticoat Junction? B.J. and the Bear? God forbid, Joanie Loves Chachi? Garry, say you won’t.

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