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    What surname was originally intended for "The Fonz?"

    Question #106032. Asked by zbeckabee. (Jun 02 09 7:49 AM)


    lynnstigger

    		Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli's character was originally to be named Arthur Maschiarelli (creator Garry Marshall's real last name) and nicknamed "Mash." When ABC first picked up the show, they had Marshall change the character's name because they felt that "Mash" might remind people of "M*A*S*H' (1972)', a popular show on a rival network.

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    Jun 02 09, 7:58 AM

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