Was Potsie Really Needed in the Later Seasons? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

howilu · 10-21-2004, 05:11 PM

I noticed that in the later Happy Days seasons, after Ron Howard and Donny Most left, Potsie was the only member of the old gang who stayed on. Although he worked at Cunningham Hardware, it seemed that his role diminished as the show focused more on Joanie and Chachi. Was Potsie really need in the later seasons or could they have written him out or even developed a spinoff for Anson Williams?

The Modfather · 10-21-2004, 05:37 PM

I agree, he served no purpose. Why they didn't write him out of the show after Don and Ron left... I'll never know.

robyrob · 10-21-2004, 07:00 PM

they shoulda gone through with the "Ralph and Potsie" spin-off - woulda been even better than Joanie loves Chachi

anglemark10 · 10-21-2004, 10:05 PM

After being on for seven seasons, they probably didn't want to just kick Anson off of the show. I think the way they ended up dealing with it was fine - write him into the script whenever the situation warranted.

Bea · 10-22-2004, 05:36 AM

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Originally posted by anglemark10
After being on for seven seasons, they probably didn't want to just kick Anson off of the show. I think the way they ended up dealing with it was fine - write him into the script whenever the situation warranted.

I think that they should have put Jonathan Frakes as Potsie for seasons 8, 9 & 11. Well, it worked for Roseanne with Lecy Goranson and Sarah Chalke playing Becky Connor.

Dr. Thong · 10-30-2004, 09:13 PM

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Originally posted by The Modfather
I agree, he served no purpose. Why they didn't write him out of the show after Don and Ron left... I'll never know.

For that matter, THE SHOW served no purpose after Ron and Donny left - except of course to employ cast and crew. I guess a job's a job.

wayne · 10-30-2004, 10:52 PM

I think Potsie did only 6 or 7 episodes during the last 2 seasons though his face was on the opening credits all the time.

BUSH/CHENEY 2004!

robyrob · 10-31-2004, 10:33 AM

I honestly think that "Ralph Loves Potsie" woulda made it - they coulda had the HD cast come on regularily...

Stormtracker TF · 10-31-2004, 09:35 PM

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Originally posted by robyrob
I honestly think that "Ralph Loves Potsie" woulda made it - they coulda had the HD cast come on regularily...

Ralph Loves Potsie.

I think a Ralph and Potsie spinoff would've been cool.

TheGreatPretender · 11-05-2004, 11:53 PM

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Originally posted by Stormtracker TF
Ralph Loves Potsie.

I think a Ralph and Potsie spinoff would've been cool.

wayne · 11-10-2004, 02:11 AM

Lets see: Potsie was on Welcome home, low notes, & Fonzie's spots, Nervous Romance, there's no business like no business, I'm not at liberty, & I think empty nest in the last 2 seasons. Am I missing any others?

anglemark10 · 11-10-2004, 10:34 AM

He was also in:

"A Woman Not Under the Influence"
"Wild Blue Yonder"
"Where the Guys Are"

Urkel_2003 · 11-17-2004, 09:05 AM

I think he was in "All I want for Christmas" from Season 10 also.

anglemark10 · 11-17-2004, 10:55 AM

He wasn't unless his appearance was edited out of the TV Land version.

victorrey · 11-18-2004, 07:44 PM

A Ralph and Potsie show would have been really cool.

Last night I was watching the series finale and for the first time I really noticed that Potsie wasn't there. I could understand Ralph not being there because much earlier in the season we find out he is going to school in some other city. But when there was that speach at the end that Tom Bosley does you just kinda feel like the whole gang should be there, not just the family and Fonzie.

10-21-2004, 05:11 PM	#1
howilu Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 20, 2003 Location: St. Louis Park, MN Posts: 1,959	Was Potsie Really Needed in the Later Seasons? I noticed that in the later Happy Days seasons, after Ron Howard and Donny Most left, Potsie was the only member of the old gang who stayed on. Although he worked at Cunningham Hardware, it seemed that his role diminished as the show focused more on Joanie and Chachi. Was Potsie really need in the later seasons or could they have written him out or even developed a spinoff for Anson Williams?

10-21-2004, 07:00 PM	#3
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10-30-2004, 10:52 PM	#7
wayne Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 03, 2000 Location: portland Oregon, Inspiration Point Posts: 1,047	I think Potsie did only 6 or 7 episodes during the last 2 seasons though his face was on the opening credits all the time. BUSH/CHENEY 2004!
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11-18-2004, 07:44 PM	#15
victorrey Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 23, 2004 Location: Concord Ca Posts: 32	A Ralph and Potsie show would have been really cool. Last night I was watching the series finale and for the first time I really noticed that Potsie wasn't there. I could understand Ralph not being there because much earlier in the season we find out he is going to school in some other city. But when there was that speach at the end that Tom Bosley does you just kinda feel like the whole gang should be there, not just the family and Fonzie.
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10-21-2004, 05:37 PM	#2
The Modfather It Sure Does Moderator Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jul 12, 2003 Location: canada Posts: 21,149	I agree, he served no purpose. Why they didn't write him out of the show after Don and Ron left... I'll never know.

10-21-2004, 10:05 PM	#4
anglemark10 Member Forum Regular Join Date: May 06, 2004 Location: United States Posts: 787	After being on for seven seasons, they probably didn't want to just kick Anson off of the show. I think the way they ended up dealing with it was fine - write him into the script whenever the situation warranted.

10-31-2004, 10:33 AM	#8
robyrob certified wackball#3 Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 03, 2003 Location: hiding under the third booth at Arnold's Posts: 58,180	I honestly think that "Ralph Loves Potsie" woulda made it - they coulda had the HD cast come on regularily...

11-10-2004, 02:11 AM	#11
wayne Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 03, 2000 Location: portland Oregon, Inspiration Point Posts: 1,047	Lets see: Potsie was on Welcome home, low notes, & Fonzie's spots, Nervous Romance, there's no business like no business, I'm not at liberty, & I think empty nest in the last 2 seasons. Am I missing any others?

11-10-2004, 10:34 AM	#12
anglemark10 Member Forum Regular Join Date: May 06, 2004 Location: United States Posts: 787	He was also in: "A Woman Not Under the Influence" "Wild Blue Yonder" "Where the Guys Are"

11-17-2004, 09:05 AM	#13
Urkel_2003 Banned Banned!! Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 22, 2003 Location: New York Posts: 167	I think he was in "All I want for Christmas" from Season 10 also.

11-17-2004, 10:55 AM	#14
anglemark10 Member Forum Regular Join Date: May 06, 2004 Location: United States Posts: 787	He wasn't unless his appearance was edited out of the TV Land version.