J's Retro Posting

This week my retro memory is of the fabulous sitcom 'Charles In Charge' starring the incomparable Scott Baio. Watching this had me singing along at the top of my voice and boy it was nice to see Willie Aames again. Who doesn't have a better day when Willie appears?



Scott, as we all know, played Charles 'Chachie' Arcola in Happy days from 1977-1984. We then got an extra treat when he and Erin Moran starred in the spin off 'Joanie Loves Chachie'. This gem only lasted 17 episodes but it holds a very special place in my heart.

Next came 'Zapped' which, yes you guessed it, also starred our friend Willie Aames!

He has popped up in dozens of Tv dramas since those days but 'Arrested Development ' would be his greatest claim to fame since the heady days of 'Bugsy Malone' and Happy Days.

The reason I admire Scott is that he is not adverse to having a laugh at himself as anyone knows who has watched an episode of 2007's 'Scott Biao is 45... and single.' Followed by season 2 - 'Scott Baio is 46.... and Pregnant!' Well done Scott.

I want Charles in charge of me!!

Gilmore Girls Link - because you know there is one!

Nicole Eggert who played Jamie in Charles In Charge starred in one episode of G.G. in 2001 - Like Mother Like Daughter.
(Chilton's headmaster Charleston thinks Rory isn't properly socializing and when Lorelai disagrees he tells her Rory may be taking after her mom. Rory's attempt to reach out gets her involved with a sorority while Lorelai becomes a booster.)
Nicole played Aubrey! Off to watch it now!
I know - I'm good!