Stuff It Potsie!

Growing up, I loved watching Happy Days. I can’t figure out why. I would watch it any chance I had. It was on at supper time (not dinner, I grew up in Minnesota) and my family would usually have it on while eating. As a pre-teen, I thought Joanie was that shows Jessica Alba. I thought The Fonz was a playboy. I had this notion that a thumbs up and an “EEEEHHHH” would get me more ass than a toilet seat. Not true. However, I have seen the leather jacket and motorcycle thing work. I digress; the Cunningham’s were the perfect American family. Who knew that Mrs. C was one of us? That’s right; she was born in Albert Lea and went to the MacPhail Center before heading for the bright lights and syringes of Hollywood. Also, she has the most distinct honor of receiving the first star on the Minnesota Walk of Fame. Number 1: Marion Ross. It can be said that a good portion of her life was spent in Minney (approximately 18 years) and that this is her “home,” but does she deserve to be number one? There is no question that she had a very illustrious television career and she is deserving of a star, but numero uno? Other people to reportedly be receiving stars are the star of “Airplane!” Peter Graves and moustache rider Loni Anderson. Loni Anderson? Really? I like “WKRP in Cincinnati” and all, but I think she was famous for being a bimbo and have of Burt Reynolds money. When I think iconic Minnesota figures in Hollywood, none of these people come to mind. I would think that the Cohen Brothers or the Senatorial candidate Al Franken would be more recognized as famous Minnesotans in Hollywood. Maybe an Oscar isn’t worth what it used to be. Stupid Euro. What about Prince? He made the most iconic movie about Minneapolis of all time. Maybe this award doesn’t mean anything and they had to go down this far. Maybe others turned it down. Possibly they didn’t think they needed it. I hope not. Either way, nice job Mrs. C.