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The Motorcycle

Episode Number: 41    Season Num: 3    First Aired: Tuesday September 16, 1975    Prod Code: 60533-041
Fonzie is devastated when he discovers that someone has wrecked his beloved motorcycle leaving it scattered in pieces. He vows vengeance and comes up with a plan to track down the culprit.

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Writer: Michael Warren (IV), William Bickley
Director: Jerry Paris
Star: Anson Williams (Warren "Potsie" Weber),  Erin Moran (Joanie Louise Cunningham),  Donny Most (Ralph Malph),  Ron Howard (Richard J. Cunningham),  Marion Ross (Marion Kelp Cunningham),  Tom Bosley (Howard C. Cunningham),  Henry Winkler (Arthur Herbert "Fonzie" Fonzarelli)
Recurring Role: Beatrice Colen (Marsha)

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William Bickley is credited as "William S. Bickley." (edit)
The original "Nip It" pinball machine is back at Arnold's. (edit)

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Nip It, the pinball machine at Arnold's, was released in 1973. The approximate date of this episode is 1956. (edit)
In the first scene, Howard complains about the noise he heard the previous night, blaming it on his neighbor, Mr. Maschiarelli, and his dog.

Maschiarelli is actually the real last name of Happy Days creator Garry Marshall. He wanted to use it for a character in the series but later changed it to Fonzarelli. (edit)

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Oral Roberts

Fonzie says, "I might be the best, but I'm not Oral Roberts," when thinking about fixing his totaled motorcycle. Oral Roberts was a faith healer who, seemingly, could perform miracles with the touch of his hand. (edit)
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The Motorcycle
"Series classic"
In this classic episode, Fonzie is devastated when he discoveres that someone has wrecked his beloved motorbike. Vengeance is vowed, and soon a plan is come up with to track down the culprit who did the dirty deed - but why is Ralph acting so concerned?
Continue » Posted Sep 21, 2007 9:24 am PST
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The Motorcycle
"Well written"
A Totally awesome episode!!!
Continue » Posted Jul 16, 2006 5:52 pm PST
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