Ep 4. Guess Who's Coming to Visit

In Happy Days season 1 episode 4, entitled "Guess Who's Coming to Visit," Richie Cunningham is thrilled to learn that he will be hosting his all-time hero, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Don Drysdale, for a visit. Richie is a huge baseball fan, and Drysdale is one of his idols, so he can hardly wait to meet him in person.

As Richie prepares for Drysdale's visit, he becomes increasingly nervous. He wants everything to be perfect for his hero but is worried that his family's small home and normal, working-class lifestyle won't measure up. He's especially concerned that his dorky best friend, Potsie, will embarrass him in front of Drysdale, so he makes sure to try and keep Potsie in check.

Meanwhile, Richie's parents, Howard and Marion, are also getting ready for Don Drysdale's visit. Howard, who has always been a bit intimidated by Drysdale's success and fame, worries that he won't know what to say to him. Marion, who is excited to meet the famous athlete but doesn't want to come across as starstruck, tries to play it cool.

When Don Drysdale arrives, he is exactly the kind of person Richie had always imagined him to be: confident, successful, and cool. Richie is overwhelmed by the experience and has trouble keeping his cool around his idol. But despite his starstruck nervousness, Richie manages to show Drysdale a good time, taking him on a tour of the city and introducing him to his friends.

As the visit comes to a close, Richie is disappointed that it's over but thrilled that it happened at all. He never imagined he would get to meet his hero, let alone host him for a visit. And despite his initial nervousness, he realizes that Drysdale was just a regular guy, someone he could really look up to and admire.

"Guess Who's Coming to Visit" is a heartwarming episode of Happy Days that showcases the power of hero worship and the importance of cherishing the moments we get to spend with our idols. Richie's nervousness and excitement at meeting his hero are relatable to anyone who has ever been starstruck, and his ultimate realization that Don Drysdale was just a regular guy is a testament to the power of human connection. Whether you're a fan of baseball or simply a fan of heartwarming TV sitcoms, "Guess Who's Coming to Visit" is an episode of Happy Days worth watching.