Happy Days: Season 8, Episode 17

Tall Story (7 Apr. 1981)

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Roger and Chachi are thrilled when a star basketball player transfers to Jefferson High and joins the team. But the excitement changes to deep concern when the talented player leaves ... See full summary »

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Roger and Chachi are thrilled when a star basketball player transfers to Jefferson High and joins the team. But the excitement changes to deep concern when the talented player leaves practice on his father's orders without offering the explanation - which Roger soon finds out - that he suffers from epilepsy. Written by Brian Rathjen <briguy_52732@yahoo.com>

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