Happy Days Rules to Date By (Season 5, Episode 26)
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TV Episode | Comedy, Family, Music

Happy Days

Rules to Date By (Season 5, Episode 26)

TV-G

TV Episode | Comedy, Family, Music

Richie and Lori Beth fight over her casual friendships with other guys on the eve of a much anticipated trip with his band to play back up for girl-group, Leather and the Suedes, at remote Blue Ox Inn.

Director

Jerry Paris

Writers

Garry Marshall (created by) (as Garry K. Marshall) | Joe Glauberg (written by)

Producers

Bob Brunner | Anthony W. Marshall | Jerry Paris

Composers

Frank Comstock | Charles Fox

Cinematographer

Robert G. Hager

Editor

Ed Cotter

Casting Directors

Ronny Hallin | Gary Menteer

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Edit Released

Updated May 20, 1978

Release date

May 23, 1978 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 1 Primetime Emmy Award. Another 17 wins & 20 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
15 cast members

Name	Known for
Ron Howard Richie Cunningham Richie Cunningham See fewer	Arrested Development (2003)
Henry Winkler Arthur 'Fonzie' Fonzarelli Arthur 'Fonzie' Fonzarelli See fewer	The Waterboy (1998)
Marion Ross Marion Cunningham Marion Cunningham See fewer	Superhero Movie (2008)
Anson Williams Potsie Weber Potsie Weber See fewer	Happy Days (1974)
Don Most Ralph Malph (as Donny Most) Ralph Malph (as Donny Most) See fewer	Happy Days (1974)
Erin Moran Joanie Cunningham Joanie Cunningham See fewer	Joanie Loves Chachi (1982)
Al Molinaro Al Delvecchio Al Delvecchio See fewer	The Odd Couple (1970)
Scott Baio Chachi Arcola Chachi Arcola See fewer	Superbabies: Baby Geniuses 2 (2004)
Tom Bosley Howard Cunningham Howard Cunningham See fewer	Happy Days (1974)
Suzi Quatro Leather Tuscadero Leather Tuscadero See fewer	Cruella (2021)
Lynda Goodfriend Lori Beth Allen Lori Beth Allen See fewer	Pretty Woman (1990)
Ben Davidson Oaktree Oaktree See fewer	Conan the Barbarian (1982)
Shirley Kirkes Mar Blossom (as Shirley Kirkes) Blossom (as Shirley Kirkes) See fewer	Frankie and Johnny (1991)
Jan Bunker Member of The Suedes Member of The Suedes See fewer	The Return of Captain Invincible (1983)
Jill Jaxx Member of The Suedes (as Jill Bunker) Member of The Suedes (as Jill Bunker) See fewer	Savage Streets (1984)