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Dr. Thong · 03-17-2019, 07:54 PM

While I know that Chrissy was written out of the season 5 shows by citing that she was visiting a sick relative and by making those end-of-the-show cameo appearances (where she called home), was her final departure from the show referenced on the show?

When Terri came on board as the permanent third roommate, I don't remember them saying that Chrissy wasn't coming back or that she decided to stay with her relative permanently

All I remember is that Cindy Snow moved out, Terri moved in and Chrissy was never referenced again.

Does anyone remember differently?

Mr. Television · 03-17-2019, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Thong

While I know that Chrissy was written out of the season 5 shows by citing that she was visiting a sick relative and by making those end-of-the-show cameo appearances (where she called home), was her final departure from the show referenced on the show?

When Terri came on board as the permanent third roommate, I don't remember them saying that Chrissy wasn't coming back or that she decided to stay with her relative permanently

All I remember is that Cindy Snow moved out, Terri moved in and Chrissy was never referenced again.

Does anyone remember differently?

I think the last time she was referenced was on the episode where the Ropers returned although I could be wrong. I do know that her absence was never explained. They just sort of forgot her.

SitcomsHeydayfan · 03-18-2019, 12:37 AM

No, they never explained why she left. There was too much bad blood there. If this were a soap opera you would have to explain it but as a sitcom no one cared as long as the show was still funny!

Dr. Thong · 03-18-2019, 05:02 PM

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No, they never explained why she left. There was too much bad blood there. If this were a soap opera you would have to explain it but as a sitcom no one cared as long as the show was still funny!

So in essence, they Chuck Cunningham'd her.

Off to Sitcom Limbo, with no explanation of what happened.

TVFactFan · 03-19-2019, 04:37 PM

In the 2nd episode called "Justice for Jack", it was explained that Chrissy was away visiting her parents so I guess we were supposed to assume that her parents became ill and she was taking care of them. That was a creative way to slowly phase her out of the show so we can assume they became ill and needed home care.

TVFactFan · 03-19-2019, 05:00 PM

In the episode Crowded Romance which is the 5th episode of season 5, it's explained that Chrissy went back to Fresno to take care of her sick mother

SitcomsHeydayfan · 03-20-2019, 02:50 AM

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So in essence, they Chuck Cunningham'd her.

Off to Sitcom Limbo, with no explanation of what happened.

LOL..who is Chuck Cunningham?

BuffaloBill · 03-20-2019, 09:18 AM

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In the episode Crowded Romance which is the 5th episode of season 5, it's explained that Chrissy went back to Fresno to take care of her sick mother

Yes that is exactly the scenario that would have explained her absence.

BuffaloBill · 03-20-2019, 09:22 AM

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LOL..who is Chuck Cunningham?

He is the third and oldest sibling on Happy Days who just simply vanished from the show with no explanation and never to be mentioned again. Seasons one and briefly two only on Happy Days.

Dr. Thong · 03-20-2019, 05:06 PM

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Yes that is exactly the scenario that would have explained her absence.

That explained her absence in season 5.

I'm referring to season 6, in which Suzanne was finally removed from the opening credits and her character was never referenced again.

Dr. Thong · 03-20-2019, 05:09 PM

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LOL..who is Chuck Cunningham?

Chuck Cunningham was the older brother character on the first two seasons of Happy Days. He was a recurring character who appeared occasionally.

After the second season, he was never seen again, never referred to and in the very last episode of HD, Howard Cunningham (the father) referred to "both" of he and Marion's children, omitting Chuck entirely.

He went off to sitcom limbo and we never knew what happened to him.

TVFactFan · 03-20-2019, 07:33 PM

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That explained her absence in season 5.

I'm referring to season 6, in which Suzanne was finally removed from the opening credits and her character was never referenced again.

Well we could assume that her mom became ill since she never came back to live with jack and janet

Mr. Television · 03-20-2019, 08:29 PM

The only time Chrissy was mentioned in season six was during the Lucille Ball retrospective. She was never mentioned in the show again.

TVFactFan · 03-20-2019, 09:46 PM

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The only time Chrissy was mentioned in season six was during the Lucille Ball retrospective. She was never mentioned in the show again.

Yeah that was after the Ropers appeared

SitcomsHeydayfan · 03-20-2019, 11:52 PM

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Chuck Cunningham was the older brother character on the first two seasons of Happy Days. He was a recurring character who appeared occasionally.

After the second season, he was never seen again, never referred to and in the very last episode of HD, Howard Cunningham (the father) referred to "both" of he and Marion's children, omitting Chuck entirely.

He went off to sitcom limbo and we never knew what happened to him.

That's kinda like Henry Jefferson, George's brother, who has multiple appearances in All in the Family. But then when the Jeffersons moved a few miles away to Manhattan for ELEVEN seasons they NEVER even mentioned him!

It's like Henry fell off the face of the earth!

03-17-2019, 07:54 PM	#1
Dr. Thong a/k/a "ACK!" Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 10, 2001 Location: New Hampshire, USA Posts: 5,546	Was Chrissy's Exit Formally Announced On The Show? While I know that Chrissy was written out of the season 5 shows by citing that she was visiting a sick relative and by making those end-of-the-show cameo appearances (where she called home), was her final departure from the show referenced on the show? When Terri came on board as the permanent third roommate, I don't remember them saying that Chrissy wasn't coming back or that she decided to stay with her relative permanently All I remember is that Cindy Snow moved out, Terri moved in and Chrissy was never referenced again. Does anyone remember differently?
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03-18-2019, 12:37 AM	#3
SitcomsHeydayfan Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 19, 2018 Location: The Show Me state Posts: 2,966	No, they never explained why she left. There was too much bad blood there. If this were a soap opera you would have to explain it but as a sitcom no one cared as long as the show was still funny!

03-19-2019, 04:37 PM	#5
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,013	In the 2nd episode called "Justice for Jack", it was explained that Chrissy was away visiting her parents so I guess we were supposed to assume that her parents became ill and she was taking care of them. That was a creative way to slowly phase her out of the show so we can assume they became ill and needed home care.

03-19-2019, 05:00 PM	#6
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,013	In the episode Crowded Romance which is the 5th episode of season 5, it's explained that Chrissy went back to Fresno to take care of her sick mother

03-20-2019, 08:29 PM	#13
Mr. Television 22 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,128	The only time Chrissy was mentioned in season six was during the Lucille Ball retrospective. She was never mentioned in the show again.