"Fearless Fonzarelli: Part 2"



I found the writing a little weak here, not particularly funny or insightful, so I'm going with a C.
  • Jack Smith of course returns.
  • This time Susan Lawrence is Girl #1.
  • Peter Hobbs is the nameless Doctor here and would later be Mr. Dugan.
  • Arnold cusses in Chinese, on national television!

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