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Dynomite · 07-19-2007, 09:01 AM

Think about this-what would Happy Days have been like if Chuck had stayed on the show? We already know about this tale of him accepting a scholarship from "Outer Mongolia", but for real, what would've things been like if he graduated from College and stayed in Milwaukee? My best guess is he would've helped his father, Howard, run the family-owned hardware store and possibly buy a house, preferably across the street from the Cunningham house. If that were to happen, Fonzie still would move into his apartment above the Cunningham's garage. Richie and Lori Beth still would get married, prior to completing his duties with the U.S. Army and move out to California to direct films. Joanie and Chachi, well, you know about them, so no need to go into detail. K.C. would remain at the Cunningham house(occupying her cousin Richie's old room), graduate from Jefferson High, then enroll at the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee. She would occasionally help her uncle, Howard and her cousin, Chuck, run the family's hardware store. Marion would never be bored, as he would also run Cunningham Hardware when Howard gets called away on business, give piano lessons to some of the kids in the city and take care of the house. Now, what are your thoughts about what things would've been like if Chuck stayed? Start chiming.

Mikado · 07-19-2007, 01:51 PM

Well, likely theyd have never needed to bring in Ted McGinley as Roger, so, it probably would have improved the show greatly!

Dr. Thong · 07-19-2007, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikado

Well, likely theyd have never needed to bring in Ted McGinley as Roger, so, it probably would have improved the show greatly!

I was about to say that if he had come back, Chuck would have been another character they'd have to shoehorn into the mix. An unnecessary addition.

But after what you wrote, I wish they had brought him back!

Mikado · 07-19-2007, 03:50 PM

Seriously, they bring back Chuck, give him all of Richies lines, and the show could have gone on without any need to revamp/bring in the new characters (And the World would have been spared of Ted McGinley, the "Jump the Shark" King )

robyrob · 07-19-2007, 04:01 PM

so what actor would you bring in for the new Chuck?

Mikado · 07-19-2007, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by robyrob

so what actor would you bring in for the new Chuck?

Anyone but Ted McG

Hey Rob

say hi to Robin for me

catlover79 · 07-19-2007, 04:19 PM

Chuck could write about about life in the dark hole he's shared with Judy Winslow, Carl Dixon and other characters who were written off and forgotten (at least by the other characters on their shows)! It would be very surreal, btw.

robyrob · 07-19-2007, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikado

Anyone but Ted McG

Hey Rob

say hi to Robin for me

Robin says hi

i always thought that Chuck would've been a better addition than Roger, don't know who they could've had to play him - just someone tall and dopey.

Mikado · 07-19-2007, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by robyrob

Robin says hi

i always thought that Chuck would've been a better addition than Roger, don't know who they could've had to play him - just someone tall and dopey.

agreed, although, i think theyd have had to make him a little brighter....at LEAST smarter than Potsie ( although thats not saying much

)

anglemark10 · 07-20-2007, 01:08 AM

I always liked Ted McGinley and the Roger character. I never cared for Chuck, though.

Mikado · 07-20-2007, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by anglemark10

I always liked Ted McGinley and the Roger character. I never cared for Chuck, though.

Well, the thing is, they had to graft the Roger character onto the show, whereas Chuck was already historically a part of the show , and more importantly, the Cunningham family. Of course, theyd have had to expand his character some ( He was only in 2 eps ), but, i still think that would have worked out better than adding a totally new character and trying to make him fit in.

Dr. Thong · 07-21-2007, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikado

Well, the thing is, they had to graft the Roger character onto the show, whereas Chuck was already historically a part of the show , and more importantly, the Cunningham family. Of course, theyd have had to expand his character some ( He was only in 2 eps ), but, i still think that would have worked out better than adding a totally new character and trying to make him fit in.

I don't think Roger ever really fit in. He was a poor substitute for Richie. IMO, the post-season seven characters are add-ons. They were there to fill the void created by the departures of Richie and Ralph, but all they ended up doing was reminding me how much better the previous seasons were.

Again, that's just what I think.

Mr. Television · 07-21-2007, 11:38 AM

I liked Roger.

Chuck had no personality. The only thing he ever did was eat and dribble a basketball.

Mikado · 07-21-2007, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Walking Tall

I liked Roger.

Chuck had no personality. The only thing he ever did was eat and dribble a basketball.

Well, what im saying is , they would have expanded the character, he would have filled the void left by Rich in the show and the Cunningham family without having to be a "cousin" who came out of nowhere...he would no doubt have started hanging with the Fonz and Potsie, the only diff is Fonzie wouldnt likely have had to fight his fights for him as Chuck could probably fight his own battles, top athlete and all that. Ill admit, I tried watching HD after Ron Howard left, but, Roger and Jenny Picollo just didnt do it for me.

Dr. Thong · 07-24-2007, 06:32 PM

Truthfully, I can take or leave Chuck. I don't think the writers ever had any intentions of making him a major character, as evidenced by the fact he was simply abandoned with no explanation after season two.

The writers pretty much made Fonzie a surrogate brother for Richie and member of the Cunningham family - ironic, when you consider that Fonzie was originally considered a supporting character.

I think it would have been funny if the last scene in the final episode had Chuck showing up at Joanie and Chachi's wedding. They could have freeze-framed on the shocked expressions of the family and had that as the final shot.

07-19-2007, 09:01 AM	#1
Dynomite Member Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 10, 2006 Location: near Dayton, Ohio Posts: 579	More about Chuck Cunningham Think about this-what would Happy Days have been like if Chuck had stayed on the show? We already know about this tale of him accepting a scholarship from "Outer Mongolia", but for real, what would've things been like if he graduated from College and stayed in Milwaukee? My best guess is he would've helped his father, Howard, run the family-owned hardware store and possibly buy a house, preferably across the street from the Cunningham house. If that were to happen, Fonzie still would move into his apartment above the Cunningham's garage. Richie and Lori Beth still would get married, prior to completing his duties with the U.S. Army and move out to California to direct films. Joanie and Chachi, well, you know about them, so no need to go into detail. K.C. would remain at the Cunningham house(occupying her cousin Richie's old room), graduate from Jefferson High, then enroll at the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee. She would occasionally help her uncle, Howard and her cousin, Chuck, run the family's hardware store. Marion would never be bored, as he would also run Cunningham Hardware when Howard gets called away on business, give piano lessons to some of the kids in the city and take care of the house. Now, what are your thoughts about what things would've been like if Chuck stayed? Start chiming.

07-19-2007, 04:01 PM	#5
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07-21-2007, 11:38 AM	#13
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07-19-2007, 01:51 PM	#2
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,880	Well, likely theyd have never needed to bring in Ted McGinley as Roger, so, it probably would have improved the show greatly!

07-19-2007, 03:50 PM	#4
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,880	Seriously, they bring back Chuck, give him all of Richies lines, and the show could have gone on without any need to revamp/bring in the new characters (And the World would have been spared of Ted McGinley, the "Jump the Shark" King )

07-20-2007, 01:08 AM	#10
anglemark10 Member Forum Regular Join Date: May 06, 2004 Location: United States Posts: 787	I always liked Ted McGinley and the Roger character. I never cared for Chuck, though.

07-24-2007, 06:32 PM	#15
Dr. Thong a/k/a "ACK!" Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 10, 2001 Location: New Hampshire, USA Posts: 5,546	Truthfully, I can take or leave Chuck. I don't think the writers ever had any intentions of making him a major character, as evidenced by the fact he was simply abandoned with no explanation after season two. The writers pretty much made Fonzie a surrogate brother for Richie and member of the Cunningham family - ironic, when you consider that Fonzie was originally considered a supporting character. I think it would have been funny if the last scene in the final episode had Chuck showing up at Joanie and Chachi's wedding. They could have freeze-framed on the shocked expressions of the family and had that as the final shot.