Fonzie the Superstar was the nineteenth episode of [[[Season 3 (Happy Days)|Season 3]] of the ABC-TV series Happy Days, also the 58th overall episode of the series. The episode was written by Arthur Silver and Barry Rubinowitz and directed by Jerry Paris. It was originally aired on January 27, 1976, on ABC-TV.
Synopsis[]
With Potsie away, the guys try to get Fonzie to take his place as the band's singer for the Senior Dance.
Storyline[]
With Potsie having gone out of town, the band has no lead singer for the Saturday Senior Dance, until Ralph informs Arnold that Fonzie could fill in. When Fonzie finds out, he is less than pleased; and worried that he is no Elvis, Fonzie may actually not be good at something for once.
Did You Know?[]
Trivia/Notes[]
- Notes: Laverne and Shirley sing backup for Fonzie on his rendition of "Heartbreak Hotel". This episode originally aired on the same night that Laverne & Shirley debuted on ABC. Also, this episode marks the final appearance of "Sticks" Downey (Jack Baker).
- This episode marks the very first mention of Pinky Tuscadero, who would later be played by actress Roz Kelly in three episodes.
Connections[]
- References
- Psycho (1960 film) - Ralph Malph ruins the ending of the movie as the Cunninghams start to leave for the movie theater to see the film.
Soundtracks[]
- Soundtrack Credits
- Heartbreak Hotel (uncredited) - Written by Mae Boren Axton, Tommy Durden and Elvis Presley, Performed by Henry Winkler
Cast[]
Starring[]
- Ron Howard as Richie Cunningham
- Marion Ross as Marion Cunningham
- Anson Williams as Warren "Potsie" Weber
- Don Most as Ralph Malph
- Henry Winkler as Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli
- Tom Bosley as Howard Cunningham
- Erin Moran as Joanie Cunningham
Guest starring/Recurring cast[]
- Penny Marshall as Laverne DeFazio
- Pat Morita as Arnold Takahashi
- Cindy Williams as Shirley Feeney
- Jack Baker as Sticks Downey
- Jillian Kesner as Patty Petralunga
- Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
- Debbie Chaffin as Audience Member in Blue and White (uncredited)
- Sally Hightower as Audience Member in Pink (uncredited)
- Hillary Horan as Audience Member in Purple (uncredited)
- Kit McDonough as Audience Member in Orange (uncredited)
- Lora Marie Taylor as Girl in the booth at Arnold's Soda Shop (uncredited)
- Heather Warren as Girl in Yellow Jacket (uncredited)
