Joanie Loves Chachi 

The romantic adventures of Joanie Cunningham and Chachi Arcola as they pursue music careers in Chicago.

Creators:

Lowell Ganz, Garry Marshall

Stars:

Scott Baio, Erin Moran, Al Molinaro

2 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Scott Baio	...	Chachi Arcola 17 episodes, 1982-1983
Erin Moran	...	Joanie Cunningham 17 episodes, 1982-1983
Al Molinaro	...	Al Delvecchio 17 episodes, 1982-1983
Derrel Maury	...	Mario Mastorelli 17 episodes, 1982-1983
Ellen Travolta	...	Louisa Arcola Delvecchio 17 episodes, 1982-1983
Winifred Freedman	...	Annette Mastorelli 17 episodes, 1982-1983
Robert Pierce	...	Bingo 17 episodes, 1982-1983
Art Metrano	...	Uncle Rico Mastorelli 16 episodes, 1982-1983

Storyline

This spin-off of Happy Days (1974) follows Chachi Arcola as he moves out and tries to succeed on his own with a rock band and a music career. In between holding down a job and keeping his girlfriend, Joanie Cunningham, happy, he must also deal with the often unwanted, but sometimes needed, advice and interference from his friends, relatives and neighbors.

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Plot Keywords:

1960s | sitcom | happy days spin off | chicago illinois | character name in title | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance | Music

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 March 1982 (USA)

Also Known As:

Jenny e Chachi

Filming Locations:

Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Miller-Milkis-Boyett Productions,Henderson Productions,Paramount Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min (17 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

The social mores and values in the series more clearly reflected the 1980s filming period of the series rather than its 1960s setting. Smoking was largely eschewed, women were treated as equals and ethnic White Americans were not disparaged as they were during the early 1960s when the series was set.

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Connections

Referenced in Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Episode #7.83 (2009)

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Soundtracks

You Look At Me
Written by James Patrick Dunne and Pam Phillips
Performed by Erin Moran and Scott Baio

User Reviews

Joanie Loves Chachi

I have always been a fan of Happy Days & Joanie Loves Chachi. I think Scott & Erin's singing on JLC was pretty good. I especially enjoyed the opening with them singing "You Look At Me". They were perfect together. They had the right chemistry and it just worked! You could tell they were comfortable working with one another. Too bad the show got canceled! Even after all these years, I still enjoy all the episodes.

I think they should plan a 'reunion show' (not reunion special). It would be better to watch them 'act' instead of just sitting around and looking at old clips.

Also, the last episode of HD where Joanie & Chachi got married, they should have had them dance since that was Joanie's favorite part of the wedding... where the bride & groom have their first dance.