Happy Days (TV Series)

Passages: Part 2 (1984)

Tom Bosley: Howard Cunningham

Quotes 

• Howard Cunningham : [in the final scene, Howard proposes a toast]  Well, what can I say? Both of our children are married now and they're starting out to build lives of their own. And I guess when you reach a milestone like this you have to have to reflect back on, on what you've done and, and what you've accomplished. Marion and I have not climbed Mount Everest or written a great American novel. But we've had the joy of raising two wonderful kids, and watching them and their friends grow up into loving adults. And now, we're gonna have the pleasure of watching them pass that love on to their children. And I guess no man or woman could ask for anything more. So thank you all for being, part of our family... To happy days.

• Howard Cunningham : Sure, I understand.

  [Walks out of the office and walks back in] 

  Howard Cunningham : No, I don't. I don't understand why a little boy can't be allowed to stay with the one person he loves the most.

  Mr. Hillary : Well, our policy... .

  Howard Cunningham : I think your policies stink. Just because Fonzie isn't married that doesn't mean he would make a great father. But there's no one in the world that understands that kid better than he does. He was abandoned himself, so he knows exactly how it feels. And if your policies won't allow a man like Fonzie to be Danny's father then I say to hell with your policies.