Part 1 Originally Aired September 12, 1978 on ABC (60-minute episode)Part 2 Originally Aired September 19, 1978 on ABC Before we go west with the Cunninghams… what do Sherwood Schwartz and Garry Marshall have in common? Well, they both gained experience writing for comedy legends; Schwartz for Red Skelton and Bob Hope, and Marshall for … Continue reading Happy Days Epics: Westward Ho Parts 1 & 2
I have a few things to chat about on this beautiful late summer Sunday, and just like those little boxes of cereal it comes in convenient single-serve helpings. First: my pal Dave Kuskie and I have produced an all-new episode of “The Dr. J And Dangerous Dave Dog And Pony Show”, our internet radio variety … Continue reading Blog a La “Kellogg’s Variety Pack”
Part 1 Originally Aired November 8, 1977 on ABCPart 2 Originally Aired November 15, 1977 on ABC “Remember Pinky Tuscadero?” Joanie asks the guys at Arnold’s. Richie, Potsie and Ralph remember Pinky with great fondness. The actors and crew of “Happy Days” remember Roz Kelly, who played Pinky, quite differently. It is rumored that her … Continue reading Happy Days Epics: “Fonzie The Rock Entrepreneur” Parts 1 & 2
“Hey Wenty!” you ask. “Why have all of your blog posts lately been recaps of Happy Days cliffhanger episodes?” Because, dear loyal blog reader, there’s been some stress and worry in my feeble mind about things over which I have no control. And “Happy Days” makes me happy. Watching it, writing about it…it’s like a … Continue reading FORGOTTEN ICONS OF BROADCASTING: Dick Tufeld
Part 1 Originally Aired September 13, 1977 on ABC (60-minute episode)Part 2 Originally Aired September 20, 1977 on ABC “I have cooked veggies for a Hollywood star!” That’s Mrs. C’s reaction when Chachi tells everyone that The Fonz was discovered at Arnold’s by a Hollywood talent scout. Before long Potsie and Ralph Malph are planning … Continue reading Happy Days Epics: “Hollywood” Parts 1 & 2
“The Graduation Part One” original air date February 8, 1977 “God doesn’t want me to go to the prom!” bemoans Ralph Malph. Poor Ralphie has left his vehicle in Fonzie’s locked garage, and inside the glove box is the address to the location of the bar mitzvah at which the boys’ band is performing. No … Continue reading Happy Days Epics: “The Graduation” Parts 1 & 2
