"Hard Cover" is the fourth episode of the fifth season of Happy Days, also, the 92nd episode in the series. Written by Brian Levant, the episode, which was directed by Jerry Paris, premiered on ABC-TV on September 27, 1977.
Synopsis[]
Richie and Fonzie must think fast to outwit a tough housemother after they're caught past curfew in the college girls' dormitory.
Storyline[]
Concerned about the lack of action in his love life, Richie asks Fonzie for some dating advice. Fonzie suggests that they go to the college library to meet sophisticated college girls, where Richie meets the attractive Lori Beth. But when they go back to her dorm, Richie learns that the hall's doors are locked at 10:00pm sharp, and he is now locked in for the night. If Richie is discovered, Lori Beth will be expelled.
Notes[]
- This episode introduces Lynda Goodfriend as Lori Beth Allen, Richie's girlfriend and future wife. (Goodfriend had previously appeared in an earlier episode as a different character, Kim, she was not Richie's date, she was Ralph Malph date at their prom.)
- Al Molinaro and Scott Baio are credited, but both do not appear in this episode.
Cast[]
Starring[]
- Ron Howard as Richie Cunningham
- Henry Winkler as Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli
- Tom Bosley as Howard Cunningham
- Marion Ross as Marion Cunningham
- Erin Moran as Joanie Cunningham
- Anson Williams as Potsie Weber
- Don Most as Ralph Malph
Guest starring/Recurring cast[]
- Lynda Goodfriend as Lori Beth Allen
- Marcia Lewis as Mother Dunbar
- Teris Wyss as Christy Riggerheimer
- Susan Cotton as Librarian
- Harvey L. Kahn as Disc Jockey
