The Directors Series: Ron Howard (Full Frame)

DVD, 55 minutes, WINSTAR

Mention the name Ron Howard and most people think of "Opie Taylor" or "Richie Cunningham." As proud as Howard has a right to be about his popular acting achievements, he has gone on to even greater fame as a first-rate feature film director of such hits as "Ransom", "Apollo 13", "ED-TV", "Parenthood", "Backdraft" and "Night Shift." Actors, family and collaborators that have worked with Howard that are interviewed here include Kevin Bacon, Brian Grazer, Tom Hanks, Clint Howard, Daryl Hannah, Michael Keaton and many more. Scene Selection, Filmography.