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Happy Days
S3.E17
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Fonzie the Salesman

  • Episode aired Jan 13, 1976
  • TV-G
  • 26m
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7.5/10
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Henry Winkler in Happy Days (1974)
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The Fonz looks for a new job after the eccentric new owner of Herb's garage orders the super-cool mechanic to put on a vinyl uniform and get a crew-cut.The Fonz looks for a new job after the eccentric new owner of Herb's garage orders the super-cool mechanic to put on a vinyl uniform and get a crew-cut.The Fonz looks for a new job after the eccentric new owner of Herb's garage orders the super-cool mechanic to put on a vinyl uniform and get a crew-cut.

  • Director
    • Jerry Paris
  • Writers
    • Garry Marshall
    • David W. Duclon
  • Stars
    • Ron Howard
    • Henry Winkler
    • Marion Ross
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    142
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    • Director
      • Jerry Paris
    • Writers
      • Garry Marshall
      • David W. Duclon
    • Stars
      • Ron Howard
      • Henry Winkler
      • Marion Ross
    • 1User review
    • 1Critic review
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    Ron Howard
    Ron Howard
    • Richie Cunningham
    Henry Winkler
    Henry Winkler
    • Arthur 'Fonzie' Fonzarelli
    Marion Ross
    Marion Ross
    • Marion Cunningham
    Anson Williams
    Anson Williams
    • Potsie Weber
    Don Most
    Don Most
    • Ralph Malph
    • (as Donny Most)
    Erin Moran
    Erin Moran
    • Joanie Cunningham
    Tom Bosley
    Tom Bosley
    • Howard Cunningham
    Dick Van Patten
    Dick Van Patten
    • Hunsberger
    Richard Stahl
    Richard Stahl
    • Van Alden
    Bella Bruck
    • Housewife
    Heather Lowe
    • Pretty Lady
    Bob W. Hoffman
    • Middle Aged Man
    Lora Marie Taylor
    Lora Marie Taylor
    • Girl in the booth at Arnold's Soda Shop
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Jerry Paris
    • Writers
      • Garry Marshall
      • David W. Duclon
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    7stevenfallonnyc77

    Great guest stars

    The plot is simple: a new boss now owns the garage Fonzie works at, then Fonzie quits due to ridiculous demands by the new boss, and tries out a bunch of jobs.

    This episode is fun to watch mainly because of the guest stars. The new boss at the garage is none other than the great Richard Stahl, a TV legend especially in the 70s, a guy whose face everyone knows even if they may not know his name. Stahl is sharp as a tack as always and a blast to watch.

    When Fonzie tries to get a business loan, the loan officer is none other than Dick Van Patten, yet another TV legend. With these guests, a show is always worth watching.

    One particularly funny sequence is Fonzie going door to door (with Richie's help) selling encyclopedias, and encountering a bunch of different people. The last door he tries is answered by a gorgeous woman, who invites Fonzie in, leaving Richie carrying the bag, literally.

    There's even somewhat of a risque finale, as Richie, Potsie, and Ralph all go to the woman's apartment (one by one, unaware of the other) and she invites them all inside, presumably to have a good time with. Of course, the Fonz then comes around and kicks them all out.

    We also get a great view of Ralph's hot rod in the garage, so that's another bonus. Overall, a decent episode for one being after the first two great seasons.

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      Arthur 'Fonzie' Fonzarelli: I can't take this anymore, Cunningham. I got gum in my hair, I got ice cream down my pants, and every kid out there is gonna be a penny short. I tell you something... I quit. Do you know something? I had six jobs. I hated every one of them. I'm only good for one thing. No, wait a minute. I'm good for two, but I can only make a living at one.

    • Soundtracks
      Happy Days
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      Lyrics by Norman Gimbel

      Music by Charles Fox

      Performed by Pratt and McClain

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    • Release date
      • January 13, 1976 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • EIDR
      • international happy days fans club
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Miller-Milkis Productions
      • Paramount Television
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    • Runtime
      26 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1
      • 4:3

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