Happy Days at Lynfred Winery: Anson Williams Book Signing
Anson Williams, Potsie from Happy Days, will be signing his new book, Singing to a Bulldog, at Lynfred Winery at 2-4 pm on Saturday, November 15!
While many people remember Anson Williams as Potsie on Happy Days, Mr. Williams is actually an accomplished director, directing shows and episodes, including The Secret Life of an American Teenager, Beverly Hills 90210, Melrose Place, Charmed and Sabrina the Teenage Witch.
Growing up in 1950s California, young Anson William Heimlich showed very little promise. Clumsy, unsure of himself, and made to feel like a failure by his disappointed artist of a dad, Anson started working odd jobs as a teenager to help support his family. His boss at one of these jobs, an aging black janitor named Willie, unexpectedly became a mentor and the lessons he taught young Anson proved to be invaluable throughout his subsequent career as an actor, director, and entrepreneur.
In Singing to a Bulldog, Anson Williams (as he came to be known) relates both these lessons and the never-before-revealed stories of the many seminal TV series he has worked on through his 40 years in Hollywood, including:
• Being directed by Steven Spielberg in his first job as an actor
• Pitching Garry Marshall on the idea of adding a band to Happy Days
• Getting kidnapped by the daughter of the president of the United States
• Mentoring Shailene Woodley on the set of The Secret Life of the American Teenager
...and many more
This entertaining and inspirational memoir has a cross-generational and broad appeal, combining all the fun of a celebrity memoir with the profound impact of a motivational bestseller.
The winery will have 75 copies of Mr. Williams' book on hand at Lynfred Winery Roselle to be purchased and signed (retails for $14.99).
Don't forget to tune in to Chicago's very own, WGN Channel 9, on Monday morning, November 17, to see an interview with Anson Williams!
Lynfred Winery is the oldest and largest, continuously-operating, family winery in Illinois, producing over 70 varietals and 30,000 cases of fine wine per year. Since 1979, Lynfred Winery has offered guests the finest vintages, gourmet cuisine and luxurious lodging. Lynfred is truly one of Chicago's most unique attractions. 15 South Roselle Road, Roselle, IL 60172 630.529.9463