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[edit] First season "Fonzie" episodes
I had always thought "The Fonz" appeared in early 1974 episodes, albeit in a more minor role than later in the series. Thus, even those original 15 episodes featured The Fonz.
BTW – Does Paramount have plans to offer Season 2 (and subsequent seasons) of "Happy Days" on DVD?
Paramount has no plans to release Season 2 two at this time, due to the fact that Season 1 was a very poor seller. Jude86 19:04, 15 April 2006 (UTC)
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- I have often wondered about Fonzie's early role. Some sources seem to suggest he was only a semi-regular or had popped-up as a one-off guest, but then became a permanent. Or was he a regular but just in a minor role? Was he in all the first season episodes? I have seen a handful of the first season's eps. Fonzie seemed to be in all the eps I saw (and indeed he was in a minor role, Potsie was Ritchie's main confidante) Asa01 08:08, 28 November 2005 (UTC)
[edit] Happy Days in the UK
I notice that nothing is mentioned about Happy Days on TV in the UK. I think it was Channel 4 but can't remember the years. - pjb007 00:55, 25 February 2006 (UTC)
- The show will have played on many networks over the years, no real point listing them all - SimonLyall 01:00, 25 February 2006 (UTC)
- I don't know, plenty of other shows have their broadcast history listed on their articles, I don't see why Happy Days shouldn't. As regards to the U.K., it was originally shown on ITV regions from the mid 1970s until the mid 1980s, although it varied depending which region you were in. It was re-run on Channel 4 in the late 1980s through to mid 1990s, again turning up for morning repeats around 2000-2. I have more definate dates somewhere, if there is more interest in a broadcast history entry, I wouldn't mind working on the U.K. section. Jay Firestorm 18:22, 11 March 2007 (UTC)
[edit] wE GREW UP ON IT
I LOVED AND STILL LOVE THE SHOW........... I GREW UP ON IT......... I THINK I HAVE SEEN SOME EPISODES 5-10 TIMES AND STILL LOVE WATCHING IT WHEN ITS ON AIR. SHAME OF LATE ITS NOT ON IN AUSTRALIA ...IN THE 80S IT WAS ON ALL THE TIME AROUND 5PM... IN THE MID 90S TILL NOW IT WAS DROPPED AND I HAVNT SEEN ONE EPISODE APART FROM THE REUNION SHOW ...SOMEDOBY SHOULD PUT IT BACK ON......ITS BEEN OFF FOR TOO LONG
[edit] That 70's Show
There are many similarities to That 70's show and Happy days, maybe the article could mention that somehow
[edit] The years on the show
Are the settings of the show taking place 18 years earlier from when they air? An episode that aired in 1974-1975 season takes place during the 1956 election. Yet the last season in 1984 is supposedly taking place in 1965, which means they must've slowed things down. In one episode of the second season, the boys are singing Splish-Splash in 1957, when that song didn't come out until 1958. RobertCMWV1974 13:49, 20 July 2006 (UTC)
In one of the final episodes, Howard mentions to Fonzie that they have known him for six years, therefore suggesting that it takes two TV seasons to cover a year in the Happy Days somewhat off kilter timetable. Jude86 04:54, 14 August 2006 (UTC)
- It's not as bad as That '70s Show, which was on the air for 8 years but only 3 years passed on the show(1976-1979). TJ Spyke 05:44, 2 September 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Chuck Cunningham Syndrome
When the WP page on this topic was deleted, I posted a modified version of the article on my own website and included it on Happy Days as an external link. Recently, someone removed the link. Considering their weak reasoning for the deleting, I put it back in. Rather than start an editing war, I wanted to get input from everyone on whether an external link to the CCS is acceptable or not. --Proteus71 20:30, 7 August 2006 (UTC)
- If the page itself was not acceptable for inclusion in Wikipedia (see here) then I can see why it would be valid to include that same article moved to an external site in the Happy Days article itself. One of the criticisms against the CCs page was that it contained original research, moving it to an external site doesn't make that less so, and so according to Wikipedia:External links#Links normally to be avoided it should not be included in the article. Also, most of the page is of NO relevance to Happy Days. So I'm removing the links again.
- And is Chuck Cunningham himself an example of the "syndrome"? Per the article: "with no explanation given until four years later". AmbigDexter 20:52, 7 August 2006 (UTC)
- I haven't been to this article since (I think) the spring of 2006. Heartbroken (upon my return) to find out the 'Chuck Cunningham Syndrom article' has been scraped (via AfD). That was an entertaining article. GoodDay 03:27, 27 January 2007 (UTC)
[edit] New Character Section
Bill "Sticks" Downey-It's confusing. It sounds like the character starred in adult films and died of HIV, when I think it should say that the actor did that. Vorenus 17:02, 14 August 2006 (UTC)
[edit] No real explanation of plotlines
There are no real explanations of plotlines, especially the Joanie/Chachi romance. There is also absolutely no mention of their wedding, which was a big event since it was the show's final episode. Mike H. I did "That's hot" first! 10:01, 1 October 2006 (UTC)
[edit] That 70's Show OWNZ Happy Days
Fez is way better than Fonz. Eric is cooler than Potsy.
[edit] Chuck Explanation
the articles states that an explanation for chuck's disappearance was given 4 years later. i can't find any info about this. also, in future episodes howard would refer to his 'two children.' i do not believe an explanation could have been given as it would not fit into the continuity of the show. The undertow 22:51, 11 January 2007 (UTC)
- Indeed, If 'Chuck's disappearance was explained (later in the show), the character wouldn't fall under it's namesake syndrome. GoodDay 03:44, 27 January 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Grandma Nussbaum
I removed the note about Fonzie's ethnical background, because it was wrong. Grandma Nussbaum married four times and it's clearly said that Nussbaum was her fourth husband, while a Fonzarelli was one the previous husbands and Fonzie's grandfather. Val
- the edit is appreciated. regardless of her history, he was portrayed as an italian, and that alone would lead one to believe that he was not of mixed decent.The undertow 13:27, 1 February 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Howard's Lodge Membership
So just a topic starter, we were having a discussion today at work, and we couldn't remember the Lodge that Howard belonged to. We know it was modeled on Shrinners (The fez hat and all), but seem to recall it wasn't that. Anyone know what it was, it would make a good addition to the article. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Haplopeart (talk • contribs) 17:16, 12 February 2007 (UTC).
[edit] Henry Winkler in every episode?
The article says that Henry Winkler is in every episode (other than the Pilot), but I've just watched Season 6's 'Marion: Fairy Godmother' on FiveUS (here in the UK) and he wasn't in it. I've been suspicious that a few of FiveUS's episodes have been edited for time, so can anyone varify if he was in it or not? Jay Firestorm 17:29, 28 February 2007 (UTC)
