I recently saw an old interview with Tom Bosley stating that a female cast member tried to get more money. It made me think that possibly Linda Purl was the one since she and Heather were a pretty prominate part of Season 10 then were not back for the final season. I may be way off, but I could see them not coming to terms if she was asking for more money. I also noticed she was the only real actor on the show not on the final TV guide HD cover with all the cast members in history (with the exception of the actor(s) who played Chuck).

Wouldn't surprise me though since Crystal Bernard wasn't in it as much as Linda was.

And perhaps Fonzie needs to learn about breakup that hurts.

mabye it was the mother miss c or joanie they could of been the one's asking for more money just a guess.but your guess is Linda purl ashley just my two cents

I recently saw an old interview with Tom Bosley stating that a female cast member tried to get more money. It made me think that possibly Linda Purl was the one since she and Heather were a pretty prominate part of Season 10 then were not back for the final season. I may be way off, but I could see them not coming to terms if she was asking for more money.

If Linda Purl did try to get a raise for season 11, she was foolish. You don't try to negotiate a raise when your show is falling in the ratings and heading into its final season.:rolleyes:

mabye it was the mother miss c or joanie they could of been the one's asking for more money just a guess.but your guess is Linda purl ashley just my two cents

No, I don't see Marion or Erin asking for more money.

Originally Posted by MikeL mabye it was the mother miss c or joanie they could of been the one's asking for more money just a guess.but your guess is Linda purl ashley just my two cents




When Tom Bosley (RIP) was interviewed on "Truth Behind The Sitcoms" (BIO Channel airs it from time to time), he mentioned that there was one actress who almost left the show because of a "ridiculous" (his word, not mine) difference in the sum they offered her. He didn't mention any names but by the way he said one can infer he was talking about Erin Moran. He did not mention in what season this occurred though.

IMO Linda Purl probably was just let go since the producers maybe just wanted the basic HD stars for the last season, since Joanie and Chachi were coming back they decided to keep it simple.

If he said the actress ALMOST left the show, then I think it would have been Erin. Because Erin didn't leave the show, except that bit of time when she did Joanie Loves Chachi.

Linda didn't almost leave she did leave and she was only there one season.

Also in the last season, it seemed like both Joanie was used a lot less and more of a background character. I just watched an episode from the last season, and I know it's syndicated and edited, but Joanie wasn't in the episode at all. It was the one where Roger becomes principal and Fonzie Dean of Boys at George Patton High.

Chachi seemed to have been used a lot less as well.

The importance of Joanie and Chachi, even as seperate characters since they were split for the entire season, seemed very diminished in the last season.

When Tom Bosley made the comment, my first thought was Erin Moran. But the more I think about this, the more I think that it might have been Marion Ross. Because I'm guessing that both Erin and Scott Baio received a significant pay raise when they spun-off during Season 10, and they probably received more or less the same when they returned for the final year. But I can imagine Ross, having been there since the VERY beginning, watching others get elevated above her and earning spin-offs and whatnot and deciding to get as much money as she possibly could from the producers. After all, by Season 9 she and Tom were the linchpins of the series (especially after the departure of Ron Howard) and she might have decided that she was indispensable. Given Tom's tone, she discovered otherwise very quickly.

But you can't blame a person for trying.

I have noticed that she and Tom weren't really in much of the episodes in the last season or two, especially Marion.

Like when Joanie came home sick... Howard takes care of her? Really?

I heard it was Marion Ross and Ron Howard called her to tell her that she was going to be replaced.

I thought I remembered hearing back in the 80's that Lynda Goodfriend wanted a bigger role and threatened to quit and caused some trouble.

I thought I remembered hearing back in the 80's that Lynda Goodfriend wanted a bigger role and threatened to quit and caused some trouble.

They probably replied with, "Hey Lynda, remember 'Who's Watching The Kids?"

If she did, she was foolish. She was hardly essential to the show. She was lucky to be there in the '80s. Ron Howard was gone. They had the perfect excuse to write her out of the show.

I heard it was Marion Ross and Ron Howard called her to tell her that she was going to be replaced.

Come to think of it, we didn't see much of MR in the last season of the show, in my opinion or she had a very small part.

somehow i really don't think they wanted her back.with the return of erin and scott.the show would again go back to a more traditional happy days form.the stories would be focused around the core characters.season 10 was in my opinion was the worst of all the happy days seasons.in a look back i think that the idea might have been to spin FONZIE off on his own to see if he could survive a spinoff show without actually doing it.but the end results were to far off the original happy days ideas.so i don't think ashley was even a thought for the final season of happy days.

I do remember reading an item in the National Enquirer that a Fonzie/Ashley spin off was being considered.

On the other hand, consider the source.

I do remember reading an item in the National Enquirer that a Fonzie/Ashley spin off was being considered.

On the other hand, consider the source.

The whole Ashley arc was just a huge flop, IMO. No one wanted to see a domesticated Fonz anyhow, and plus they had no real chemistry as a couple. Much like the Roger/Fonz friendship (though that did improve somewhat over time), the whole relationship felt forced and contrived.

Ashley, KC, Flip, Eugene Belvin...Season 10 was just overloaded with flops and poor substitutes, wasn't it? Surprised they didn't introduce us to "Suede" Tuscadero or Ralph Malph's cousin Jerry.

The whole Ashley arc was just a huge flop, IMO. No one wanted to see a domesticated Fonz anyhow, and plus they had no real chemistry as a couple. Much like the Roger/Fonz friendship (though that did improve somewhat over time), the whole relationship felt forced and contrived.

Ashley, KC, Flip, Eugene Belvin...Season 10 was just overloaded with flops and poor substitutes, wasn't it? Surprised they didn't introduce us to "Suede" Tuscadero or Ralph Malph's cousin Jerry.

About the only good thing about season 10 was the return of Pat Morita as Arnold-- but sadly, he only appeared once or twice, as I recall.

When it was announced that Ron Howard wouldn't be coming back for season 8, it was rumored they were going to bring Chuck back. Instead, we got Roger.:rolleyes:

Excellent points about the Fonz/Ashley and Fonz/Roger relationships. They really did feel contrived. Anson Williams said it best about the later years when he commented that after Ron and Donny left, "The magic was gone."

About the only good thing about season 10 was the return of Pat Morita as Arnold-- but sadly, he only appeared once or twice, as I recall.

Yeah, I only remember seeing him in about three episodes before he disappeared into the kitchen for good.

When it was announced that Ron Howard wouldn't be coming back for season 8, it was rumored they were going to bring Chuck back. Instead, we got Roger.

You know, I'd never considered the possibility before, but is it possible that Ted McGinley was supposed to be a Chuck recast before somebody changed their minds? McGinley was about the right age (26-28), Roger was a basketball star in college (as Chuck was in high school), and he definitely had the "know-it-all big brother" vibe about him.

And honestly McGinley as Chuck would have provided a MUCH stronger story and sense of continuity, especially in terms of the relationship with Fonzie (since he was more of a "big brother" to Richie and Joanie than Chuck ever was). Talk about a wasted opportunity.

Yeah, I only remember seeing him in about three episodes before he disappeared into the kitchen for good.



You know, I'd never considered the possibility before, but is it possible that Ted McGinley was supposed to be a Chuck recast before somebody changed their minds? McGinley was about the right age (26-28), Roger was a basketball star in college (as Chuck was in high school), and he definitely had the "know-it-all big brother" vibe about him.

And honestly McGinley as Chuck would have provided a MUCH stronger story and sense of continuity, especially in terms of the relationship with Fonzie (since he was more of a "big brother" to Richie and Joanie than Chuck ever was). Talk about a wasted opportunity.

Possibly, but I think they would have checked on the availability of the two previous Chucks before looking to recast the character. Had they gotten one of them, it would have been a stronger continuity and link to the series' early days.

Possibly, but I think they would have checked on the availability of the two previous Chucks before looking to recast the character. Had they gotten one of them, it would have been a stronger continuity and link to the series' early days.

Perhaps, but I don't remember being impressed with either actor. And McGinley wasn't a bad actor himself, it's just that Roger was such a poorly-defined character and an obvious Expy for Richie. But I think he'd have been fine as Chuck, since the foundation was already there. There are just too many coincidences: Chuck's absence coincides the amount of time needed to earn a Masters degree (I always assumed that Roger had one), the aforementioned basketball career, the fact that Fonz took over the "big brother" role in the family leaving Chuck in the cold (and could be used as an explanation for why he hasn't been home in years), and so on.

The more I think about this, the more I'm wondering why they didn't take the obvious path. Maybe Garry just wanted people to forget Chuck ever existed?

Perhaps, but I don't remember being impressed with either actor. And McGinley wasn't a bad actor himself, it's just that Roger was such a poorly-defined character and an obvious Expy for Richie. But I think he'd have been fine as Chuck, since the foundation was already there. There are just too many coincidences: Chuck's absence coincides the amount of time needed to earn a Masters degree (I always assumed that Roger had one), the aforementioned basketball career, the fact that Fonz took over the "big brother" role in the family leaving Chuck in the cold (and could be used as an explanation for why he hasn't been home in years), and so on.

The more I think about this, the more I'm wondering why they didn't take the obvious path. Maybe Garry just wanted people to forget Chuck ever existed?

Go back and watch the episodes with Chuck, particularly when played by Gavin O' Herlihy in season one. Chuck would be barely able to get a bachelor's degree. I think a masters was wayyyy beyond his reach.:D

Go back and watch the episodes with Chuck, particularly when played by Gavin O' Herlihy in season one. Chuck would be barely able to get a bachelor's degree. I think a masters was wayyyy beyond his reach.:D

True enough, but it's not like they haven't retconned characters before (remember wise, worldly Potsie?) when the storyline called for it. And if you're gonna bring in McGinley anyhow (and it seems that was the case), why not make the casting count? Maybe people wouldn't have cared about Chuck, either, but I think it's safe to say that people definitely didn't care all that much about Roger Phillips.

About the only good thing about season 10 was the return of Pat Morita as Arnold-- but sadly, he only appeared once or twice, as I recall.Eight episodes in season 10, one in season 11.

True enough, but it's not like they haven't retconned characters before (remember wise, worldly Potsie?) when the storyline called for it. And if you're gonna bring in McGinley anyhow (and it seems that was the case), why not make the casting count? Maybe people wouldn't have cared about Chuck, either, but I think it's safe to say that people definitely didn't care all that much about Roger Phillips.

I know I don't.

When Tom Bosley made the comment, my first thought was Erin Moran. But the more I think about this, the more I think that it might have been Marion Ross. g.

Yeah, I saw that "Truth Behind The Sitcom Scandals" where Tom let the "she wanted more...oops, I guess that just gave it away...." and thought it was clear that he was talking about Marion Ross. She was a veteran actress by that time, did stuff on Rawhide and many other series, and probably wasn't getting paid the amount a veteran should have been, especially compared to the others on the show.

hated flip and k.c. i liked arnolds return but he wasn't the same crazy arnold with those great one liners like he was in season 3 and why couldn't they use him in season 11 WELCOME HOME that would have been great.as far as ashley
and heather ,heather was cute but i never warmed up to ashley.linda purl just wasn't a good actress that whole story with her and the fonz got boring really quick.this is why i think that this season was the worst.like i have said in earlier posts you seem to miss RICHIE and RALPH much more in this season than the other seasons without them.

Season 10 saw the show watered down even worse than the two seasons prior. No Joanie, an original character and no Chachi. Throw in the weak replacement characters and this is why I always say that Happy Days should have ended in 1980.

Marion said she asked for more money and was rejected. Linda left the show because with Scott and Erin coming back, they could no longer afford her. Supposedly Henry was upset that she was let go.

I don't blame Henry for being upset -- imagine having such a HOT co-worker and on-screen love interest...! (lol) Linda later did only 1 season of Matlock, and that show went on for years more.