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Urkel_2003 · 10-14-2003, 04:52 PM

Have any of you noticed there are many similarities between the 2 shows Family Matters and Happy Days. For instance:

They both start out with a minor charachter who later becomes the star of the show, and most of the episodes revolve around that charachter. The Fonz/Urkel

On Family Matters, Steve Urkel ends up moving in with the Winslows, on Happy Days, the Fonz ends up moving above the Cunningham's Garage.

On Family Matters, Steve Urkel chased Laura for years, and eventually ended up going with her, and the 2 got married. On Happy days, Chachi chased after Joanie for a few years, then eventually got her, and later married her.

Both sitcoms have an overweight father, and many jokes are cracked at the weight issue throughout the show's run.

Both shows during the last season, have just a few people left in the cast.

Both shows have a charachter who was written out and never reffered to again Judy/Chuck

hawaii five-o · 10-14-2003, 07:01 PM

Both shows were on ABC.

The Modfather · 10-15-2003, 07:06 AM

The ONLY one I ever noticed was the Judy/ Chuck thing!!

Moonlight Lady · 10-15-2003, 08:33 AM

Hi Urkel2003

I could see it alot more with Family Matters than 7th Heaven.

somebody brought that up awhile back.

robyrob · 10-15-2003, 09:31 AM

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Originally posted by Katie Tripper

I could see it alot more with Family Matters than 7th Heaven.

its not hard to see why a show would want to borrow a few ideas from a successful long-running show like Happy Days.... and tweaking the cast is necessary if they want to keep it on the air sometimes

Adam the Great · 10-15-2003, 11:35 AM

On Happy Days, both Richie and Chachi loved basketball, and were on their high school team. On Family Matters, Eddie loved basketball, and I think he was on his high schcool team. Also in the episode Fonzie's Funeral Part 2. Fonzie dresses in drag as the "widow Fonzarelli", and in the Family Matters episode "Grandmama", NBA star Larry Johnson guest stars as "Grandmama".

Moonlight Lady · 10-15-2003, 12:19 PM

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Originally posted by robyrob
its not hard to see why a show would want to borrow a few ideas from a successful long-running show like Happy Days.... and tweaking the cast is necessary if they want to keep it on the air sometimes

Uh okay, that wasn't really my point.

robyrob · 10-15-2003, 07:08 PM

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Originally posted by Katie Tripper
Uh okay, that wasn't really my point.

I know what yer point was, I just quoted the wrong post unintentionally, or it could've been pure laziness... whatever it was, it wasn't intended as a comment on your post

Moonlight Lady · 10-15-2003, 07:49 PM

m'kay.

*Shelle* · 10-18-2003, 02:52 PM

I know this is kind of off topic, but...Laura and Steve got married??? I didn't watch the last season apparently. LOL

10-14-2003, 04:52 PM	#1
Urkel_2003 Banned Banned!! Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 22, 2003 Location: New York Posts: 167	Happy Days and Family Matters Similarities Have any of you noticed there are many similarities between the 2 shows Family Matters and Happy Days. For instance: They both start out with a minor charachter who later becomes the star of the show, and most of the episodes revolve around that charachter. The Fonz/Urkel On Family Matters, Steve Urkel ends up moving in with the Winslows, on Happy Days, the Fonz ends up moving above the Cunningham's Garage. On Family Matters, Steve Urkel chased Laura for years, and eventually ended up going with her, and the 2 got married. On Happy days, Chachi chased after Joanie for a few years, then eventually got her, and later married her. Both sitcoms have an overweight father, and many jokes are cracked at the weight issue throughout the show's run. Both shows during the last season, have just a few people left in the cast. Both shows have a charachter who was written out and never reffered to again Judy/Chuck

10-15-2003, 08:33 AM	#4
Moonlight Lady Member Forum Star Join Date: Aug 18, 2002 Posts: 16,052	Hi Urkel2003 I could see it alot more with Family Matters than 7th Heaven. somebody brought that up awhile back.
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10-18-2003, 02:52 PM	#10
Shelle I Love Pipa! Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 21, 2003 Posts: 222	I know this is kind of off topic, but...Laura and Steve got married??? I didn't watch the last season apparently. LOL
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10-14-2003, 07:01 PM	#2
hawaii five-o Book 'Em, Dano Senior Member Join Date: Jun 27, 2003 Location: At home, eating cereal straight out of the box Posts: 1,406	Both shows were on ABC.

10-15-2003, 07:06 AM	#3
The Modfather It Sure Does Moderator Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jul 12, 2003 Location: canada Posts: 21,149	The ONLY one I ever noticed was the Judy/ Chuck thing!!

10-15-2003, 11:35 AM	#6
Adam the Great Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 22, 2002 Posts: 144	On Happy Days, both Richie and Chachi loved basketball, and were on their high school team. On Family Matters, Eddie loved basketball, and I think he was on his high schcool team. Also in the episode Fonzie's Funeral Part 2. Fonzie dresses in drag as the "widow Fonzarelli", and in the Family Matters episode "Grandmama", NBA star Larry Johnson guest stars as "Grandmama".

10-15-2003, 07:49 PM	#9
Moonlight Lady Member Forum Star Join Date: Aug 18, 2002 Posts: 16,052	m'kay.