Why did Richie leave? Oh and did any of the other main charatchters leave the show

Yes, Ralph Malph also left. Well, in the show Richie moved out. But I do not know why Ron Howard left.

His contract was up and he wanted to move on to other things, like directing.

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I would like to episodes where Joanie & Chachi are dating, starting w/the ep where Joanie babysits 4 Potsie's cousins.

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The character Richie was in the army and so was Ralph. Ron Howard wanted to do some adult material. He was already 24 years old when Happy Days first aired. I suppose he got tired of portraying a teenager.

I think Ron Howard wanted to do some directing and ABC wouldn't let him so he left.