Linda Purl: Happy Days, Matlock, The Office & The Incredible True Story Behind Her Lockdown Romance!

Actress Linda invites you to explore her extraordinary journey—from growing up in Japan to becoming a beloved star of stage and screen. In this warm and revealing interview, Linda shares how a Happy Days cast member helped launch her career, what it was like to play Fonzie’s romantic interest, and why she made the difficult decision to leave Matlock. She also opens up about working with Steve Carell on The Office, Jean Smart on Hacks, and offers touching memories of Lucille Ball. Linda even shares how love blossomed during the pandemic with Patrick Duffy, and how music has always guided her path. Subscribe for more:    / @clorix_ae   Presented by Craig Bennett | Produced by Kelley Shepherd FULL TIMECODES – Jump to Your Favourite Moments: 00:00 Start 00:25 Growing up in Japan 04:15 Acting is the family business 06:02 The Secret Storm 07:49 Working with Cloris Leachman 08:50 Rod Steiger 10:42 Edith Head 12:00 Valerie Perrine 13:22 Hawaii Five-O 14:01 Happy Days 17:56 Henry Winkler 19:17 Ron Howard 20:41 Matlock & Andy Griffith 26:45 Angela Lansbury 31:14 Hacks & Jean Smart 32:52 The Office 34:07 Shaun Cassidy 35:53 When things don’t go to plan 40:00 Lucille Ball 42:00 Patrick Duffy 48:58 Duffy’s Dough 52:33 Performing in the UK & Italy