American Musical 

Struggling to write a school essay on America's immigrant history, Chachi is inspired by Fonzie's colorful story told to the tune of an imagined melting pot melody.

Director:

Jerry Paris

Writers:

Garry Marshall (created by) (as Garry K. Marshall), J. Elizabeth Bradley (teleplay)

Stars:

Henry Winkler, Marion Ross, Anson Williams

Cast

Episode cast overview:
Henry Winkler	...	Arthur 'Fonzie' Fonzarelli
Marion Ross	...	Marion Cunningham
Anson Williams	...	Potsie Weber
Erin Moran	...	Joanie Cunningham
Al Molinaro	...	Al Delvecchio
Scott Baio	...	Chachi Arcola
Lynda Goodfriend	...	Lori Beth Allen
Tom Bosley	...	Howard Cunningham
Cathy Silvers	...	Jenny Piccalo
Ted McGinley	...	Roger Phillips

Storyline

Struggling to write a school essay on America's immigrant history, Chachi is inspired by Fonzie's colorful story told to the tune of an imagined melting pot melody.

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Plot Keywords:

musical episode | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Family | Music

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Did You Know?

Soundtracks

America America
(uncredited)
Performed by Henry Winkler, Anson Williams, Tom Bosley, Al Molinaro, Ted McGinley, Lynda Goodfriend, Cathy Silvers and Marion Ross

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Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

26 May 1981 (USA)

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

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1