"Poobah, Doo Dah" is the fifteenth episode of the ninth season of Happy Days, the 204th overall episode in the series. Written by Bosco McGowan, the episode, directed by Jerry Paris, first aired on ABC-TV on January 26, 1982.
Synopsis[]
Al is chosen to head the Leopard Lodge's annual Poobah Doo Dah when he says he can get his distant cousin, Frankie Avalon, to perform. However, as Al is auditioning other acts to round out the show, Avalon calls to say he can't make it.
Storyline[]
When Frankie Avalon (who portrays himself as Al's distant cousin) informs Al that he would not be able to headline the Leopard Lodge's annual Poobah Doo Dah musical due to family issues, Al persuades Fonzie to impersonate him—which turns out to be a disaster. However, Avalon does show up at the last minute and performs his signature song "Venus" to an audience of swooning girls—including Jenny, who climbs onstage and wraps her arms around Avalon's leg, reluctant to let go.
Cast[]
Starring[]
- Henry Winkler as Fonzie
- Tom Bosley as Howard Cunningham
- Marion Ross as Marion Cunningham
- Ted McGinley as Roger Phillips
- Al Molinaro as Al Delvecchio
- Anson Williams as Potsie Weber
- Erin Moran as Joanie Cunningham
- Scott Baio as Chachi Arcola
- Lynda Goodfriend as Lori Beth Cunningham (credited only)
Recurring cast/Guest stars[]
- Scott Mitchell Bernstein as Melvin Belvin
- Cathy Silvers as Jenny Piccalo
- Frankie Avalon as Himself (special guest star)
- David Ketchum as Donald Hedges
- Tom Willett as Abe Lincoln
