[QUOTE]Al Molinaro, who played the beloved chef on “Happy Days,” died on Thursday. He was 96.
Molinaro portrayed Big Al Delvecchio, the owner of Arnold’s drive-in, in the classic TV series. He also appeared in the “Happy Days” spinoff “Joani Loves Chachi.”
Younger audiences became familiar with Molinaro in the ’90s when he was featured in Weezer’s “Buddy Holly” music video.[/QUOTE]
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