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Video: Ron Howard Brings Back Opie & Richie Cunningham For Obama
Starpulse Entertainment News — Ron Howard wanted to talk about the election, Obama and McCain. To do so, he decided to bring back his beloved characters from Happy Days and The Andy Griffith Show plus Henry Winkler and Andy Griffith to help him out. Read more!

Ron Howard, Andy Griffith and Henry Winkler reprise classic TV roles in support of black negro Muslim terrorist Obama
Cajun Boy in the City — I gotta admit, recreating iconic characters from The Andy Griffith Show and Happy Days is a hell of a cool way to endorse a candidate... ...

The Return of Opie, Sheriff Andy and The Fonz
Celebrity Gossip | Entertainment News | Celebrity News | TMZ.com — The Return of Opie, Sheriff Andy and The Fonz Posted Oct 23rd 2008 11:42AM by TMZ Staff Would you be willing to shave your beard and dress up like an eight-year-old for your presidential candidate of choice? Ron Howard is. Howard, Andy Griffith and Henry Winkler are so committed to Barack Obama, they are willing the embarrass themselves the best way they know -- by invoking their famous TV characters of yore on FunnyOrDie.com . Filed under: Prez Election 2008

Video -- Opie, Andy, Richie and the Fonz Talk Election Day
IAmATVJunkie.com. Life's Rich Electronically-Delivered Pageant — Only Ron Howard could make this happen. LINK

RON HOWARD’S NOSTALGIC CALL FOR OBAMA
Faded Youth Blog — Ron Howard joins a growing list of Hollywood types to voice his support for Barack Obama. Joined by his old costars Andy Griffith and Henry Winkler, watch the former child actor strip down, trim his nose hair ...

Greatest Thing Harry Has Seen Today! The Return of Opie & Ritchie Cunningham & Andy & THE FONZ!!!
Ain't It Cool News - The best in movie, TV, DVD, and comic book news. — Hey folks, Harry here... I know, I know - you're tired of political stuff, but ya know... we're in the final two weeks, we can stand it a little longer. As most of you know, I'm in love with Barack Obama - so much so I have a "Mom Heart sign" in my front lawn, amongst the Halloween decorations that says OBAMA where the MOM usually goes. Of all the celebrity endorsements - this is the very very best ever! Fucking Great!

Ron Howard Channels Opie & Richie Cunningham to Support Obama
Give Me My Remote — I don’t really care which sides celebs are taking as long as it’s funny and worth watching. And I’m sure Ron Howard, the director, thought long and hard before doing this… See more Ron Howard videos at Funny or Die addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.givememyremote.com%2Fremote%2Fron-howard-channels-opie-richie-cunningham-to-support-obama%2F'; addthis_title = 'Ron+Howard+Channels+Opie+%26+Richie+Cunningham+to+Support+Obama'; addthis_pub [...]

Richie and the Fonz Reunite For 'Happy Days: The Obama Years' [Defamer Decides 2008]
Gawker: Defamer — Today we offer a new pair of videos as an addendum to our recent, authoritative list of Dos and Donts for Making the Perfect Celebrity PSA. First up: Absolutely DO coax Ron Howard and Henry Winkler into whatever outlandish pro-Obama Happy Days reprise they can stand, such as the one after the jump that premiered today at Funny or Die. And if Andy Griffith agrees to join Howard for a bewigged ride all the way back to Mayberry, all the better. However: DO NOT, under any circumstances, enlist Rhea Perlman, Valerie Harper and/or Garry Freaking Marshall as your elder voice of ...

Old Television Shows Are Clearly in the Tank for Obama
mediabistro.com: FishBowlLA — See more Ron Howard videos at Funny or Die This is Ron Howard, Andy Griffith and Henry Winkler...uhm...making us appreciate all the no name no budget videos that are amazing and don't leave us...so ...

Ron Howard, Andy Griffith, Henry Winkler humiliate themselves for Obama
Box Office Psychics — See more Ron Howard videos at Funny or Die ShareThis

richie cunningham, fonzie, and andy griffith talk about the election.
Oh No They Didn't! — source opie looks kinda hot at the beginning with the beard. not gonna lie.

Yet Another Celebrity Endorsement
Haute Gossip — What do you think of celebrities endorsing political candidates? Do you think it helps or hinders? Here's the latest from funnyordie.com. Ron Howard's call to action. ...

Ron Howard Goes Retro For Obama
Cinema Blend Television — Ron Howard Goes Retro For Obama Ron Howard took some time away from work by stepping out from behind the camera to show support for Barack Obama. In fact, Howard’s revisited two of his most popular TV roles in an effort to get people to consider voting for Obama. Whether or not his efforts will have any real sway over your political preferences, it’s still pretty amusing seeing Howard sliding back into the role of Opie from The Andy Griffith Show and Richie Cunningham from Happy Days . Check out the video below from Funnyordie.com ...

Howard Will Do Whatever It Takes to Support Obama
Blink — OK this election has seen some strange sights before but the return of Ron Howard as Opie and Richie Cunningham … complete with Andy Griffith and Henry Winkler? Ladies and gentlemen, the latest video from supporters of Barack Obama … Ira Teinowitz

Ron Howard, Andy Griffith & Henry Winkler Go Retro For Obama
The Hot Blog — See more Ron Howard videos at Funny or Die Wow... it's at Funny or Die, but it is kind of remarkable and serious, really. Andy Griiffith seems like someone who would be really helpful campaigning in the south.

[VIDEO] Andie & Opie, Richie & the Fonz endorse Obama
You Aint No Picasso — Oh man, this is awesome. Ron Howard, Andy Griffith and Henry Winkler reprise their decades-old roles to endorse Obama. Ron Howard, you are too cool. Via Cable and Tweed

Ron Howard as Benjamin Button?
Awards Daily — Oscar favorite Ron Howard gets a bad rap sometimes but this video for Obama should ...

Viral Video: Ron Howard Puts His Serious Rep on the Line
Thompson On Hollywood — You know Ron Howard wants to be taken seriously. He's got Frost/Nixon coming up for chrissakes. Look how far he's willing to go to help get Barack Obama elected: ...

VOTD: Ron Howard’s Call To Action
/Film — Ron Howard’s Call To Action The Pitch: Ron Howard wants to talk about the election. So does Andy Griffith and Henry Winkler. Watch More Cool Videos Here! Video of the Day is a daily feature of ...

TV Classics Weigh-In On Presidential Election
The Zaz — From Mayberry to Milwaukee, Ron Howard digresses forty-years to get you to vote. Filed under: the Zaz!

Ron Howard, Andy Griffith and Henry Winkler reprise classic TV roles in support of Obama
Hot Momma Celebrity Gossip Blog — See more Ron Howard videos at Funny or Die Ron Howard wanted to weigh in on the presidential election. So, he decided to bring back his beloved characters from Happy Days and The Andy Griffith Show plus Henry Winkler and Andy Griffith to help out Barack Obama. Would you be ...

Opie Cunningham for Obama (Video)
Celebrity Gossip by Celebridiot — Ron Howard brought back his two classic characters for an exclusive Funny or Die video promoting Barack Obama and the importance of voting.  Howard shaved off his beard, grabbed a wig, a fishing pole, and headed off as Opie to talk to Andy Griffith.  After that he updated the hair and the clothes to become Richie Cunningham so he could discuss the election with Fonzie. Please note that if you are reading this on another site and not in a valid news reader it is being used without permission from Celebridiot. ...

Opie Cunnighan is back!!!
Seriously? OMG! WTF? — Ron Howard shaved his beard and reunited with his old TV dad (Andy Griffith) from The Andy Griffith show and his BFF The Fonz (The Nicest Guy in Hollywood Henry Winkler) from Happy Days to get people out to vote for Barack Obama on November 4th! Seriously if it wasn’t for the bald spot he looks exactly the same as he did when did both shows originally.

Morning Mix: Ambassador Oprah?
Celebritology — Elizabeth Banks arrives at a London screening of 'W' on Thursday. Banks plays Laura Bush in the Oliver Stone film. (Getty Images) Headlines: Elisabeth Hasselbeck to introduce Sarah Palin at weekend rallies... Spencer Pratt likes guns, beer and Palin... Beyonce names new album after her alter ego... 20-year-old model is a "great friend," says Miley Cyrus... "Jayden" becomes second most popular baby name in New York... Britney Spears takes sons to pumpkin patch... Guy Ritchie goes out on the town with Jude Law and Robert Downey Jr.... Paris Hilton shares behind-the-scenes look at her new video... Oprah quizzes the Olsen twins on their breakfast ...

Early buzz: '30 Rock,' 'Mad Men,' Smurfs and more
Pop Candy: Top Stories & Community Feed — Happy Friday, everyone ... actually, is it Friday? I've totally lost track of days at this point. Yesterday I went to shows for many hours and made the most of CMJ quantity-wise, but I can't say I was completely blown away by anything I saw. It happens. Today's challenge will be to see if I can stay awake for one of these 1 a.m. sets. Some headlines: - You can now watch the ...

Another good (and funny) reason to vote Democratic
Premium Hollywood - Entertainment blog, Hollywood blog, movie blog, TV blog — Ron Howard returns to acting and teams up with a couple of his most famous former co-stars to prove just how serious he is about seeing change in the White House come Election Day. ...

Ron Howard Brings Back Opie and Richard Cunningham for Election
Celebrity Smack! Gossip & Entertainment Blog — See more Ron Howard videos at Funny or Die Ron Howard teamed up with Andy Griffith and Henry Winkler to make a video pledging their support for Obama. In the 4-minute clip, Howard and friends resurrect characters from the Andy Griffith Show and Happy Days, to get ...

Ron Howard's Call to Action
World of Wonder Productions — A pretty cute Ron Howard shaves the beard, puts on a wig, and goes down to the fishin' hole with Andy. It's Barack to the future. (Funny or Die; t/y Steve)

Old people are adorable.
Oh No They Didn't! — Last Chance Harvey trailer starring Dustin Hoffman and Emma Thompson: YouTube link, IMDb funnyordie.com: Ron Howard wants you to vote for Barack Obama - featuring Henry Winkler and Andy Griffith! Source Richie and Fonzie were totally doing it, Y/N?

Ron Howard's campaign video: Changes you can believe in?
PopWatch — Is Ron Howard's deliberately self-abasing, pro-Obama video funny, sincere, or just desperate? Vote below, America. See more Ron Howard videos at Funny or Die

Ron Howard Reprises His Opie and Richie Roles for Obama; Minor Changes for Hallmark, ION and CBS Monday
SitcomsOnline.com News Blog — Opie Taylor and Richie Cunningham are both back! Ron Howard has reprised both of his classic TV roles for an ad supporting Barack Obama! It is a hilarious salute to those characters and shows, but also supports Obama and he urges Americans out there to vote and to change America. Ron is not the only one in the video either. Ron has reunited with Andy Griffith for his Opie/Andy segment and Henry Winkler for his Richie/Fonzie segment. These characters haven't been done in decades, so it is fun to see them reprise their roles! The Andy Griffith Show segment was even in black and white with Opie in his green/yellow striped t-shirt and fishing rod! ...

When you lose Opie, Matlock and the Fonz, can you win the White House?
The Feed — GOP presidential candidate John McCain may have Joe the Plumber and the misguided volunteer who carved a "B" into her cheek, but Barack Obama has Opie, Richie Cunningham, Andy Taylor and the Fonz pulling the lever for him. Ron Howard actually makes a compelling, earnest plea for Obama, as a guy who says he has voted for ...

TV Classics Weigh-In On Presidential Election
The Zaz — From Mayberry to Milwaukee, Ron Howard digresses forty-years to get you to vote. See more Ron Howard videos at Funny or Die

Obama gets The Fonz and Richie Cunningham supporters
Addicted To TV - Television News and Reviews — There are few TV stars who haven’t come out and spoke of their admiration and support for presidential candidate Barack Obama (discounting Elisabeth Hasselbeck of course). Just when all the modern TV stars had done their bit, there was a concern that we might run out of celebrity supporters for the big O. Not to worry though, even stars from TV shows that originally aired years ago are speaking out. Happy Days stars Ron Howard and Henry Winkler have taken on the bold move of reprising their roles as Richie Cunningham and the Fonz to highlight their support of Obama. They are appearing on increasingly popular website ...

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celebritysmackblog.com 10/24/2008 — See more Ron Howard videos at Funny or Die Ron Howard teamed up with Andy Griffith and Henry Winkler to make a video pledging their support for Obama. In the 4-minute clip, Howard and friends resurrect characters from the Andy Griffith Show ...
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