"Howard's 45th Fiasco" is the eighth episode of the third season of Happy Days, also the 47th overall series episode. Written by Frank Buxton, the episode, directed by Jerry Paris, first aired on ABC-TV on October 28, 1975.
Plot synopsis[]
At his 45th birthday party, Howard realizes that his life has been very dull up to this point, and he attempts to run away to Tahiti.
Storyline[]
The Cunningham family unintentionally make things worse when they stage a "This Is Your Life" birthday evening to try to lift 45-year-old Howard out of a mid-life crisis.
Did You Know?[]
Connections[]
- References
- This Is Your Life (1950's TV game show series) - TV show mentioned by actor Ron Howard.
- Have Gun - Will Travel (1950's TV series) - When Miss Prim leaves, she says she' gonna look at Have Gun- Will Travel.
Cast[]
Starring[]
- Ron Howard as Richie Cunningham
- Henry Winkler as Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli
- Tom Bosley as Howard Cunningham
- Marion Ross as Marion Cunningham
- Anson Williams as Potsie Weber
- Erin Moran as Joanie Cunningham
Guest starring/Recurring cast[]
- Pat Morita as Arnold Takahashi
- Mary Treen as Nuss Prismi
- Lora Marie Taylor as Girl in the booth at Arnold's Soda Shop (uncredited)
