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Fonzie for the Defense

  • Episode aired May 30, 1978
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Henry Winkler and Tom Bosley in Happy Days (1974)
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Howard Cunningham and Fonzie find themselves the only members of the jury who are not ready to convict the defendant just because he rides a motorcycle.Howard Cunningham and Fonzie find themselves the only members of the jury who are not ready to convict the defendant just because he rides a motorcycle.Howard Cunningham and Fonzie find themselves the only members of the jury who are not ready to convict the defendant just because he rides a motorcycle.

  • Director
    • Jerry Paris
  • Writers
    • Garry Marshall
    • David Ketchum
    • Tony DiMarco
  • Stars
    • Ron Howard
    • Henry Winkler
    • Tom Bosley
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
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    • Director
      • Jerry Paris
    • Writers
      • Garry Marshall
      • David Ketchum
      • Tony DiMarco
    • Stars
      • Ron Howard
      • Henry Winkler
      • Tom Bosley
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    Ron Howard
    Ron Howard
    • Richie Cunningham
    Henry Winkler
    Henry Winkler
    • Arthur 'Fonzie' Fonzarelli
    Tom Bosley
    Tom Bosley
    • Howard Cunningham
    Marion Ross
    Marion Ross
    • Marion Cunningham
    Erin Moran
    Erin Moran
    • Joanie Cunningham
    Anson Williams
    Anson Williams
    • Potsie Weber
    Don Most
    Don Most
    • Ralph Malph
    • (as Donny Most)
    Al Molinaro
    Al Molinaro
    • Al Delvecchio
    Scott Baio
    Scott Baio
    • Chachi Arcola
    Barney Martin
    Barney Martin
    • G.W. Burch
    Ralph Wilcox
    Ralph Wilcox
    • Jason Davis
    • Director
      • Jerry Paris
    • Writers
      • Garry Marshall
      • David Ketchum
      • Tony DiMarco
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    8ghcheese

    Joanie plays the piano.

    Joanie plays the piano. And she has such a lovely smile. The Fonz and Mr. C . Are on the Jury . Fonzie's knowledge of motorcycles comes in handy to save a man from jail. We won't even talk about the parate.

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    • Trivia
      Jury member Burch complained that he wanted to be a juror on a case where he could choose the death penalty. Wisconsin abolished the death penalty in 1853.
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      Arthur 'Fonzie' Fonzarelli: Jason Davis was riding a Grand Mark 2 motorcycle when he was picked up!

      Howard Cunningham: We know that, Fonzie.

      Arthur 'Fonzie' Fonzarelli: That's right, you know that, Mr. C-but do you know that the Grand Mark 2 is a very rare bike-and it's only made in England!

      G.W. Burch: That's another thing wrong with him! He don't even buy American!

      Arthur 'Fonzie' Fonzarelli: [he scoffs and prepares to recreate incident] Get right over here, ma'am. OK, look, Mrs. Leary, now hold onto Exhibit B, the handbag, Mrs. Leary is supposedly standing in the parking lot holding her little handbag. OK, Look... Jason supposedly whips by and grabs the-

      [woman hesitates]

      Arthur 'Fonzie' Fonzarelli: you're supposed to let go of the purse, ma'am. Jason Davis supposedly whips by, takes the purse, and holds it up!

      G.W. Burch: So?

      Arthur 'Fonzie' Fonzarelli: I hate it when people say, "So?"

      [Later]

      Arthur 'Fonzie' Fonzarelli: Here's the important part. The criminal was supposed to have the handbag in his left hand!

      Howard Cunningham: Well, naturally, Fonzie! he had to accelerate the bike with his right hand!

      Arthur 'Fonzie' Fonzarelli: And there's the rub, ladies and gentlemen. The Grand Mark 2-made in England-has the accelerator on the left-hand handlebar! Now how can Jason Davis grab the bag, hold it up with his left hand, and accelerate with the same hand? With two left hands? He can't! I rest my case... That's what's been buggin' me the whole time, Mr. C.!

      Howard Cunningham: You're right, Fonzie! it says here that he held up the purse with his left hand!

      Arthur 'Fonzie' Fonzarelli: Right, now, due to the evidence I've exposed here, it is impossible for you to find Jason Davis guilty!

      Howard Cunningham: Well, in light of this new information I think we should take another vote!

      G.W. Burch: Hold it, there's still something wrong here!

      Arthur 'Fonzie' Fonzarelli: Only for you! Mr. Davis can't change his color! Sorry!

    • Connections
      References 12 Angry Men (1957)
    • Soundtracks
      Three Caballeros
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      Music by Manuel Esperón

      Lyrics by Ray Gilbert

      Performed by Ron Howard and Erin Moran

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    • Release date
      • May 30, 1978 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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      • international happy days fans club
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production companies
      • Miller-Milkis Productions
      • Henderson Productions
      • Paramount Television
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      • 1.33 : 1
      • 4:3

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