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Nip It · 11-17-2009, 07:15 PM

This second season episode is one of my favorites. I've seen it so many times and I've noticed some interesting things about it.

This is one of the rare times you see the inside of Fonzie's apartment (before he moved above the Cunninghams's garage). As you watch that scene, notice how similar it looks to Fonzie's garage apartment. My guess is these are both the same set. Notice the backround... the kitchenette, sink, drawers, refrigerator and the bathroom door are all in the same spot. Also, pay attention to the table that Fonzie's Christmas tree is sitting on... it's the same table and chairs in Fonzie's garage apartment. Watch some of the later episodes for verification.

Continuity error:
When Richie and Mr.C. finally get Fonzie over to their house, Marion gives Fonzie a cup of cider. He takes a sip and puts the cup down on the table twice right before he helps Chuck fix the lights on the Christmas tree.

The automatic "mugging" Santa Claus placed out in front of Richie's house is obviously a real person dressed in a mask and Santa suit.

treky · 11-22-2009, 01:39 AM

that's right; "HD" was a mid-season replacment series, so that was their first Christmas episode. (and the series first full season)

catlover79 · 11-22-2009, 07:33 AM

That is one of THE best episodes in HD's entire run. Classic!!

wayne · 11-24-2009, 03:09 AM

I like Christmas Time too, and wondered if Fonzies apartment was really above the garage but a few feet on the other side of the kitchen. it wouldn't have made much for the actors to climb up the stars. and how did they get the snow effect if it probably was LA where it was warm? I loved how the father pretended to be someone just passing through and Fonzie realized later who it really was, and later overcame his bitterness.

Julius Cepeda · 03-13-2010, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

That is one of THE best episodes in HD's entire run. Classic!!

I think that episode may be my single favorite episode. Yes, it truly is a classic.

MikeLutton · 03-24-2010, 05:31 AM

didnt they do that again in the 3rd season with Fonzie talking to Al about why cunninghams want him at their christmas party

ILUVO&H · 03-24-2010, 01:19 PM

I think this episode is my all time favorite Happy Days episode. You can't help but feel so badly for Fonzie sitting there all alone with his can of raveoli after creating this big fantasy of a Christmas.

anglemark10 · 03-25-2010, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeL

didnt they do that again in the 3rd season with Fonzie talking to Al about why cunninghams want him at their christmas party

They did one in the third season with Arnold and one in the fourth season with Al.

MikeLutton · 03-25-2010, 01:51 AM

and not one of them is on the 3rd 4th season dvd that makes me mad

anglemark10 · 03-26-2010, 12:38 AM

Yeah, I was hoping they'd be in there as special features, but it didn't happen.

Smartboy · 03-27-2010, 12:57 AM

Aren't all of the episodes of a given season supposed to be on that season's DVD? Like, for instranse, I own all five seasons of the "Brady Bunch" on DVD. And every episode of every season is included. Why would it be any different with "Happy Days"?

TV_on_the_Porch · 03-27-2010, 06:42 AM

I'm assuming that Fonz talking with Arnold then Al refers to bookend scenes and that the bulk of those episodes is a rerun of "Who's Coming" from 1974 (I don't remember, sorry).

If that's the case it wouldn't make much sense to essentially put the same episode on three DVD sets. Yes, those scenes as a special feature would have been nice, but I'm frankly not surprised it didn't occur to them to include that.

anglemark10 · 03-27-2010, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by TDRyan

I'm assuming that Fonz talking with Arnold then Al refers to bookend scenes and that the bulk of those episodes is a rerun of "Who's Coming" from 1974 (I don't remember, sorry).

Correct-amundo!

NB · 11-26-2012, 09:26 PM

Watched this episode recently. I noticed a flaw in something Richie says to Fonzie at the apartment. He says, "We were wondering if, uh, you might not rather go to Waukesha IN THE MORNING and spend Christmas Eve with us?"

In the morning?! Fonzie was intending to leave that night on the bus.

anglemark10 · 11-27-2012, 01:39 AM

Right, so Richie was asking him if he could maybe wait until the morning to go to Waukesha so that he could spend Christmas Eve with the family. Unless I'm missing something, I don't see anything wrong with what he said.

11-17-2009, 07:15 PM	#1
Nip It Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Aug 12, 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 19	"Guess Who's Coming To Christmas" This second season episode is one of my favorites. I've seen it so many times and I've noticed some interesting things about it. This is one of the rare times you see the inside of Fonzie's apartment (before he moved above the Cunninghams's garage). As you watch that scene, notice how similar it looks to Fonzie's garage apartment. My guess is these are both the same set. Notice the backround... the kitchenette, sink, drawers, refrigerator and the bathroom door are all in the same spot. Also, pay attention to the table that Fonzie's Christmas tree is sitting on... it's the same table and chairs in Fonzie's garage apartment. Watch some of the later episodes for verification. Continuity error: When Richie and Mr.C. finally get Fonzie over to their house, Marion gives Fonzie a cup of cider. He takes a sip and puts the cup down on the table twice right before he helps Chuck fix the lights on the Christmas tree. The automatic "mugging" Santa Claus placed out in front of Richie's house is obviously a real person dressed in a mask and Santa suit.

11-22-2009, 01:39 AM	#2
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11-22-2009, 07:33 AM	#3
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11-24-2009, 03:09 AM	#4
wayne Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 03, 2000 Location: portland Oregon, Inspiration Point Posts: 1,047	I like Christmas Time too, and wondered if Fonzies apartment was really above the garage but a few feet on the other side of the kitchen. it wouldn't have made much for the actors to climb up the stars. and how did they get the snow effect if it probably was LA where it was warm? I loved how the father pretended to be someone just passing through and Fonzie realized later who it really was, and later overcame his bitterness.
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03-24-2010, 05:31 AM	#6
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03-24-2010, 01:19 PM	#7
ILUVO&H Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 08, 2008 Location: New York Posts: 505	I think this episode is my all time favorite Happy Days episode. You can't help but feel so badly for Fonzie sitting there all alone with his can of raveoli after creating this big fantasy of a Christmas.

03-25-2010, 01:51 AM	#9
MikeLutton Mike Lutton DVD Legend! Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 05, 2005 Location: usa pennsyvania Posts: 6,871	and not one of them is on the 3rd 4th season dvd that makes me mad

03-26-2010, 12:38 AM	#10
anglemark10 Member Forum Regular Join Date: May 06, 2004 Location: United States Posts: 787	Yeah, I was hoping they'd be in there as special features, but it didn't happen.

03-27-2010, 12:57 AM	#11
Smartboy Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 06, 2007 Location: South Orange, NJ Posts: 4,231	Aren't all of the episodes of a given season supposed to be on that season's DVD? Like, for instranse, I own all five seasons of the "Brady Bunch" on DVD. And every episode of every season is included. Why would it be any different with "Happy Days"?

03-27-2010, 06:42 AM	#12
TV_on_the_Porch anything good on? Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 18, 2005 Posts: 879	I'm assuming that Fonz talking with Arnold then Al refers to bookend scenes and that the bulk of those episodes is a rerun of "Who's Coming" from 1974 (I don't remember, sorry). If that's the case it wouldn't make much sense to essentially put the same episode on three DVD sets. Yes, those scenes as a special feature would have been nice, but I'm frankly not surprised it didn't occur to them to include that.

11-26-2012, 09:26 PM	#14
NB Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Aug 09, 2000 Posts: 8	Watched this episode recently. I noticed a flaw in something Richie says to Fonzie at the apartment. He says, "We were wondering if, uh, you might not rather go to Waukesha IN THE MORNING and spend Christmas Eve with us?" In the morning?! Fonzie was intending to leave that night on the bus.

11-27-2012, 01:39 AM	#15
anglemark10 Member Forum Regular Join Date: May 06, 2004 Location: United States Posts: 787	Right, so Richie was asking him if he could maybe wait until the morning to go to Waukesha so that he could spend Christmas Eve with the family. Unless I'm missing something, I don't see anything wrong with what he said.