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sagaftra.org | Spring 2021 | SAG-AFTRA 77 Happy Days Are Here Again Henry Winkler and several nominees of the 27th Annual SAG Awards did an exclusive table read on March 29. Hosted by the SAG-AFTRA Foundation and People magazine, the group read "The Motorcycle," a script from the popular television sitcom Happy Days (1974–1984), with Winkler reprising his role as "The Fonz." All proceeds from the event went to the Foundation. Top row, from left, Winkler, Eli Goree and Jamie Chung. Middle row, Glenn Close, Aldris Hodge and Nicola Coughlan. Bottom row, John Carroll Lynch, Luke Newton and SAG-AFTRA Foundation National Director of Performers Programs Rochelle Rose. View the table read at youtube.com/sagaftrafoundation. between actors that is prevalent in our showroom could not be diminished by distance. Nominees and presenters around the world — London, Korea, Ghana, Italy, Australia, Ireland, Canada and across the U.S. — took the time to support each other and the SAG Awards. We are so grateful to everyone and proud of the show." The broadcast was well-received by the industry. Variety called the retooled show 'a streaming success,' and had this to say: "At a time of global pandemic and so many other social ills, these trophies might seem less urgent than ever. After all, even the Oscars are in flux. But the SAG Awards organizers, insistent on solidarity and on putting on a show, made their case in a year in which red carpets and seated dinners were not an option. They delivered a ceremony that put the emphasis on thoughtfulness and generosity of spirit." Despite a change in format, the SAG Awards remains an important fundraiser for the SAG-AFTRA Foundation. The Foundation offers free programming to SAG-AFTRA members, as well as providing help during the pandemic and other natural disasters. Visit sagaftra.foundation/donate to support the SAG-AFTRA Foundation.