Happy Days The First Thanksgiving (Season 6, Episode 12)
TV-G
TV Episode | Comedy, Family, Music

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Happy Days

The First Thanksgiving (Season 6, Episode 12)

TV-G

TV Episode | Comedy, Family, Music

Marion Cunningham tells a tale of the first Thanksgiving to remind her family that the Pilgrims gathered around the table for fellowship, not around the television for football.

Creator

Garry Marshall (created by) (as Garry K. Marshall)

Director

Jerry Paris

Writer

Bob Howard (written by)

Producers

Bob Brunner (producer) | Jerry Paris (producer)

Composer

Ben Lanzarone

Cinematographer

Robert G. Hager (director of photography)

Editor

Ed Cotter

Casting Director

Bobby Hoffman

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Edit Released

Updated Nov 21, 1978

Release date

Nov 21, 1978 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 1 Primetime Emmy Award. Another 17 wins & 21 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
9 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)
Tom Bosley Howard Cunningham Howard Cunningham See fewer	Happy Days (1974)
Tom E. Knife Chief Native American Sign Language Character (uncredited) Native American Sign Language Character (uncredited) See fewer	Happy Days (1974)