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| Henry Winkler | ... |
Arthur 'Fonzie' Fonzarelli
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(255 episodes, 1974-1984)
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| Marion Ross | ... |
Marion Cunningham
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(255 episodes, 1974-1984)
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| Tom Bosley | ... |
Howard Cunningham
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(255 episodes, 1974-1984)
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| Erin Moran | ... |
Joanie Cunningham
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(239 episodes, 1974-1984)
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| Anson Williams | ... |
Potsie Weber
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(220 episodes, 1974-1984)
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| Ron Howard | ... |
Richie Cunningham
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(170 episodes, 1974-1984)
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| Don Most | ... |
Ralph Malph
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(168 episodes, 1974-1984)
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| Al Molinaro | ... |
Al Delvecchio
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(146 episodes, 1974-1984)
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| Scott Baio | ... |
Chachi Arcola
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(130 episodes, 1977-1984)
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Richie Cunningham and his friend Potsie face life at Jefferson High in Milwaukee Wisconsin in the 1950s. Lots of changes over time as kids come and go, new series spin off, Richie and pals go to college then the army. Even marriage. Written by Ed Stephan <[email protected]>
I remember when this show was King, c. '76 or so, Tuesdays at 8pm. It was one of those shows that you watched faithfully, got into the characters, jokes, knew the punchlines beforehand every time, and talked about the day after w/ friends. Kids loved it the most, as the Fonz Was a TV hero like you don't see anymore.
I always felt that this should have ended about 5 years before it did too-when Malph and Richie left. Putting the show on in the 80's w/ Chachi as a lead, set in the '60's, Ted McGinley, etc--it was really outta gas and a shadow of its former self. If you ever see the repeats from c. '82 you know what I mean.
Happy Days was the Malachi Crunch, Fonz jumping things on his bike, swarmed by 'the chicks', Richie learning about adulthood from Fonz, and of course Mr and Mrs C offering their bemused, befuddled support. That was the show. I don't think you could make it again.
*** outta ****