Why are the 'Happy Days' actors suing CBS?

Former stars of the hit sitcom claim the network owes them millions. Has CBS done something "wrongamundo"?

"Happy Days" stars, including Marion Ross and the late Tom Bosley, a.k.a. Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham, haven't been so pleased with their post-show compensation, and are filing a lawsuit against
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Some stars of the classic sitcom "Happy Days" are very unhappy with CBS. Four cast members — along with the estate of another — are suing the network over merchandising revenues. Here, a guide to the case:

Who's suing, and why?

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