Charles "Chachi" Arcola

Charles "Chachi" Arcola is a character played by Scott Baio on the sitcom Happy Days, and its spin-off Joanie Loves Chachi. He was a cousin of Fonzie and later dated and married Joanie Cunningham. Chachi, born Charles Arcola, became the drummer for Richie's band. He then graduated to guitar and lead vocals in his own band, starting in the 1981-82 season. Chachi started off as a sporadically appearing, rather wacky, insecure, younger cousin of Arthur "The Fonz" Fonzarelli, but eventually became a love interest for Joanie. He and Joanie became closer and closer as the show went on, eventually falling deeply in love, much to Richie's chagrin. Chachi desperately tries to come off as a "tough guy," but his sensitivity often comes through. He...