The show also featured Al Molinaro, Ellen Travolta, Art Metrano, Robert Pierce, Derrel Maury and Winifred Freedman. It premiered on March 23, 1982 and at first, it attracted high ratings for the first few episodes, ranking at #17, but by the second season, the ratings plummeted after it moved to Thursday nights. On May 24, 1983, the show was cancelled and the characters were brought back to "Happy Days" for their final season. ABC determined that "Joanie Loves Chachi" was losing too much of its lead-in, suggesting low appeal if the show were moved.