The French Connection
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The French Connection | |
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Fonzie, Ralph, and Richie became substitute Musketeers. | |
Premiere date | September 12, 1981 |
Run time | 24:58 |
Writer(s) | Tom Swale & Duane Poole |
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"The French Connection" is the first episode of The Fonz and the Happy Days Gang season two, and the fourteenth overall. It aired on September 12, 1981 on ABC. It was produced by Don Jurwich, and written by Tom Swale and Duane Poole.
Landing in 1625, the gang must save the queen when the three Musketeers cannot.
Detailed summary
Memorable quotes
Characters
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Organizations
Locations
- France
- Paris
- Fountainbleau Palace
- Count DeVille's castle
- Paris
Objects
- Timeband
- Queen Veronique's royal ring
- Captain Moonbeam decoder ring
Vehicles
- Cupcake's time machine ship
Production
Development
Filming
Three directors were credited, including George Gordon, Carl Urbano, and Rudy Zamora. Since Hanna-Barbera were partial to group crediting for their Saturday morning cartoon's entire season, it's unknown if all four of them directed the episode.
Music
The music was composed by Hoyt Curtin.
Release
Dates are in order of release:
- United States: September 12, 1981 on ABC
Behind the scenes
- The episode title is named after the 1971 film The French Connection.
- The Three Musketeers aren't referred to by name, so it's unknown if any of them are called Pothos, Athos, and Aramis.
Errors
Critical reception
In other languages
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Home availability
- In the United States: