Editing Arnold Takahashi (Happy Days) (section)

==Character Biography==
Arnold first appeared in the third season of *Happy Days* as the new owner of the drive-in, which had previously been called "Arthur's". Although his full name was Matsuo Takahashi, he adopted the name "Arnold" from the previous owner, explaining that it was too expensive to buy new letters for the sign.  

He was known for his sarcastic wit and his tendency to clash with the show's main characters—Richie, Potsie, and Ralph—often about the quality of his food or the cleanliness of his establishment. Arnold could do karate, dance, and speak Korean, Chinese, Japanese, and English. He was also portrayed as being somewhat lazy, hiring a young boy named Daniel to clean the restaurant once a week under the pretense of teaching him karate. 

Notably, Arnold's mother was Chinese and his father was Japanese. Despite his frequent bickering with the main characters, Arnold was a loyal friend and a fixture at the drive-in, which served as the backdrop for many key moments in the show.