Overview

• In a new People interview, Howard describes his 1975 ceremony with Cheryl as a small, very modest wedding in Burbank when they were both 21.
• He previously detailed in his 2021 memoir that the wedding cost about $800, including the dress, and that the day ended with cake and punch rather than a formal reception.
• About 300 invitations were sent and the church was packed with friends, including colleagues from The Andy Griffith Show and Happy Days.
• Howard recalls a brief champagne-punch gathering at his parents’ home, noting the low-key choices reflected the couple’s priorities.
• Marking their 50th anniversary in June, the Howards donated a bronze “kissing bench” to Burbank’s Johnny Carson Park, which the City of Burbank lists at an estimated $88,440.