Joanie Loves Chachi
Created by Mark Rothman, Lowell Ganz, Garry Marshall
On ABC
A light, affectionate 1980s sitcom spin-off centered on young romance and small-town charm, built for comfort and rewatchability.
Joanie Loves Chachi is an American television spin-off of the American sitcom Happy Days that was originally broadcast on ABC from March 23, 1982 to May 24, 1983. It stars Erin Moran and Scott Baio as the titular Joanie Cunningham and Chachi Arcola, respectively.
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