Happy Days The Best Man (Season 1, Episode 14)
TV-G
TV Episode | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Music

Happy Days

The Best Man (Season 1, Episode 14)

TV-G

TV Episode | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Music

1950's racial intolerance is explored from both sides of the aisle after Howard Cunningham is asked to be best man at the wedding of a black, former army buddy.

Director

Jerry Paris

Writers

Garry Marshall (created by) (as Garry K. Marshall) | Joel Kane (written by)

Producer

William Bickley (as William S. Bickley)

Composer

Pete King

Cinematographer

Richard A. Kelley

Casting Director

Pat Harris

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Edit Released

Updated Apr 23, 1974

Release date

Apr 23, 1974 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

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

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Cast	+ Add Cast
13 cast members

Name	Known for
Ron Howard Richie Cunningham Richie Cunningham See fewer	Arrested Development (2003)
Marion Ross Marion Cunningham Marion Cunningham See fewer	Superhero Movie (2008)
Tom Bosley Howard Cunningham Howard Cunningham See fewer	Happy Days (1974)
Henry Winkler Arthur 'Fonzie' Fonzarelli Arthur 'Fonzie' Fonzarelli See fewer	The Waterboy (1998)
Don Most Ralph Malph (credit only) (as Donny Most) Ralph Malph (credit only) (as Donny Most) See fewer	Happy Days (1974)
Robert DoQui Fred Washington (as Robert Do Qui) Fred Washington (as Robert Do Qui) See fewer	RoboCop 3 (1993)
Bill Henderson Mr. Davis Mr. Davis See fewer	Clue (1985)
Erin Moran Joanie Cunningham Joanie Cunningham See fewer	Joanie Loves Chachi (1982)
Gail Cameron Carol (as Gail Bryant Cameron) Carol (as Gail Bryant Cameron) See fewer	Matt Houston (1982)
Amzie Strickland Mrs. Finley Mrs. Finley See fewer	Doc Hollywood (1991)
Wonderful Smith Reverend Reverend See fewer	This Is Spinal Tap (1984)
Edward Marshall Officer Kincaid Officer Kincaid See fewer	Dark Shadows (1966)
Lora Marie Taylor Girl in the booth at Arnold's Soda Shop (uncredited) Girl in the booth at Arnold's Soda Shop (uncredited) See fewer	X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)