Robert Brunner (August 3, 1934 – October 28, 2012) was an American screenwriter, film producer, and television producer. He frequently collaborated in film and television with Garry Marshall, the creator of Happy Days.[1][2][3] Brunner is credited with creating the "Fonzie" nickname for Henry Winkler's character, Arthur Fonzarelli, on Happy Days.[1] He also created one of Fonzie's key catchphrases, "Sit on it."[1]
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epitome of coolness and a sex symbol. Happy Days producer and writer BobBrunner created both Arthur Fonzarelli's "Fonzie" nickname, and the invented...
and comeback phrase, "Sit on it", were created by the show's producer BobBrunner. Known for being especially cool and for his catchphrases "(H)eyyyy!"...
Pasadena, and San Francisco, California. The film was written by Marshall, BobBrunner and Malia Scotch Marmo (uncredited). After receiving a well-earned certification...
1974 (1974-01-22) 3 3 "Richie's Cup Runneth Over" Jerry Paris William S. Bickley & BobBrunner January 29, 1974 (1974-01-29) 4 4 "Guess Who's Coming to Visit?" Jerry...
Tuscadero: Part 1" "Fonzie - Rock Entrepreneur: Part 1" Jerry Paris BobBrunner November 8, 1977 (1977-11-08) Pinky Tuscadero's sister Leather Tuscadero...
Wilkens. 3 3 "Richie's Cup Runneth Over" Jerry Paris William S. Bickley & BobBrunner January 29, 1974 (1974-01-29) Richie gets drunk at a stag party. Notes:...
phenomenon from the 1970s. 43 4 "Fearless Fonzarelli: Part 2" Jerry Paris BobBrunner September 30, 1975 (1975-09-30) Fonzie is successful in his motorcycle...
sell it or let it go "Sit on it", derogatory catchphrase created by BobBrunner and said by Fonzie on the 1970s-80s television show Happy Days (meaning...
Purl as Richie's girlfriend Gloria. 18 2 "Richie's Car" Jerry Paris BobBrunner & Michael Leeson September 17, 1974 (1974-09-17) With his dating style...
Gordon Farr Lynne Farr Brao Written by Michael S. Baser Lynne Farr Brao BobBrunner David Chambers Chet Dowling Gordon Farr Jeffrey Ferro Ken Hecht Arnold...
season, having a Howdy Doody storyline featuring Smith as Buffalo Bob with actor BobBrunner as Clarabell. Shortly thereafter, Nicholson-Muir Productions (owned...
should be done about it. 80 17 "The Third Anniversary Show" Jerry Paris BobBrunner & Arthur Silver February 4, 1977 (1977-02-04) Richie, Joanie, and the...
Written by Original air date 26 1 "Dr. Chaffee, I Presume" Earl Bellamy BobBrunner September 21, 1973 (1973-09-21) Dr. Jamison has his first encounter with...
local native) Peter Marshall reprising his role while the announcer was BobBrunner. The trivia questions were mainly focused on the music and history of...
Scott Baio as Chachi Arcola. 120 5 "Casanova Cunningham" Jerry Paris BobBrunner October 3, 1978 (1978-10-03) Richie concocts a cover story to tell Lori...
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