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Are you cool like the Fonz? Do you come with your own catch phrases? Then come on down and take this quiz to see how well you remember this amazing show!
What is the name of the red-haired high school student at the center of the show?
Robert
Richie
Ron Howard starred as Richie Cunningham, a teen from Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Randall
Who played Richie's mother on the show?
Donna Reed
Florence Henderson
Marion Ross
At age 46, Marion Ross was selected to play the role of Marion Cunningham, or Mrs. C.
What is the nickname of Richie's best friend, played by Anson Williams?
Potsie
Williams played Warren "Potsie" Weber. He later went on to become a director, just like Ron Howard.
Pansy
Motsie
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True or false: Don Most auditioned for the role of Richie.
true
Most tried out for the part of Richie but ended up playing the wisecracking Ralph Malph.
false
Which actor starred in the show as Richie's father?
Tom Bosley
Tom Bosley played Howard Cunningham, who is Richie's father and a surrogate father to many of Richie's friends.
Robert Reed
Carroll O'Connor
What is Fonzie's first name?
Michael
Arthur
Henry Winkler played the ultracool Arthur Fonzarelli, a greaser with a heart of gold.
Thomas
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What is the name of Richie's little sister?
Jennie
Joanie
Erin Moran played Joanie Cunningham for the duration of the series.
Jeannie
What year did "Happy Days" premiere?
1954
1964
1974
Despite its 1950s setting, "Happy Days" premiered in 1974.
How many seasons did "Happy Days" run?
seven
nine
11
The show lasted a whopping 11 seasons, with more than 250 episodes airing between 1974 and 1984.
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What was Al's Diner called before Al became the owner?
Arnold's
Arnold's Diner became Al's Diner when Al Delvecchio took the helm during season four.
Fonzie's
Andy's
What is the name of Richie's older brother?
Danny
Chuck
Richie and Joanie have an older brother named Chuck who mysteriously disappears from the series during the second season.
Mike
What is the name of Fonzie's little cousin?
Chichi
Chochi
Chachi
Charles "Chachi" Arcola is Fonzie's much-less-cool younger cousin. Wah wah wah.
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What was Chachi's first season on the show?
four
Chachi, played by Scott Baio, joined the series during season four.
five
six
Who does the Fonz date during the season four opener?
Lady
Leather
Pinky
Fonz famously dates Pinky Tuscadero during a much-hyped, three-part season four opener.
True or false: Fonzie originally wore a windbreaker, not a leather jacket.
true
When the show premiered, Fonzie sported a chaste tan windbreaker. The leather jacket came later.
false
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Who is Joanie's dance partner when she competes in a dance marathon during season four?
Richie
Potsie
Fonzie
Fonzie joins Joanie in a dance marathon after pushing his motorcycle for 12 miles (19 kilometers) because it broke down.
Who is Fonzie's idol?
James Dean
the Lone Ranger
Fonzie finally gets the chance to meet his idol, the Lone Ranger, during season nine.
John Wayne
What does Fonzie call Joanie?
Shortcake
Fonzie is very close to the Cunningham family and frequently refers to Joanie as "Shortcake."
Cheesecake
Sweet Cheeks
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Where can a guy and gal get some alone time in Milwaukee?
Lovers Lane
Necker's Nook
Inspiration Point
The "Happy Days" gang relies on Inspiration Point for some time away from prying eyes.
Who moves in above the Cunningham's garage during season three?
Chachi
Potsie
Fonzie
When the Cunninghams need to make some extra cash, they rent out the room above the garage to Fonzie.
True or false: Fonzie's name on the show was almost "the Mash."
true
The show's creators were going to go with the name Arthur Masciarelli until they realized that "the Fonz" sounded much cooler than "the Mash."
false
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What is the name of Richie's long-term girlfriend on the show?
Linda
Lydia
Lori Beth
Richie and Lori Beth date throughout the series and eventually marry.
True or false: The cast and crew played on the Happy Days All-star Softball Team.
true
To promote the show, creator Garry Marshall had the gang form a softball team, which performed before MLB games.
false
What did Robin Williams play when he guest starred on the show?
alien
Williams played Mork the alien on the season five episode "My Favorite Orkan."
doctor
race car driver
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Who leaves to join the Army with Richie in 1980?
Fonzie
Potsie
Ralph
Ralph and Richie both leave the show in 1980 to "join the Army" and pursue other careers.
Who sang the original "Happy Days" theme song?
Bill Haley
Bill Haley and the Comets recorded a special version of "Rock Around the Clock" to serve as the "Happy Days" theme song.
Buddy Holly
Ritchie Valens
True or false: Garry Marshall originally planned to call the show "Smokin'."
true
false
Marshall wanted to call the show "Cool," but the name didn't test well with audiences. He eventually settled on "Happy Days."
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True or false: Micky Dolenz from the Monkees almost won the role of Fonzie.
true
Henry Winkler only won the role of Fonzie after producers decided that Dolenz was too tall to play alongside the shorter Ron Howard.
false
What did Fonzie jump over while waterskiing?
his motorcycle
Al's
a shark
Fonzie jumped over a shark while waterskiing, giving rise to the phrase "jumping the shark."
Which of these shows was NOT a "Happy Days" spinoff?
"Mork & Mindy"
"Three's Company"
"Happy Days "produced several spinoffs, including "Mork & Mindy," "Laverne & Shirley" and "Joanie Loves Chachi."
"Laverne & Shirley"
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