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Henry Winkler discussed his long-rumored feud with Tom Hanks, which began when Winkler was fired from directing "Turner & Hooch" in 1989. Winkler suggested that an interaction with a fan may have strained their relationship. Despite past comments hinting at tension, Winkler now describes their interactions as "cordial," though Hanks has never publicly addressed the issue.
"Happy Days" stars Henry Winkler and Ron Howard reunited in Sydney, Australia, where Howard surprised Winkler at an event for his memoir. The two actors, who starred together on the iconic show, have maintained a close friendship over the years. Howard shared that he was in Australia working on his upcoming movie "Eden," while Winkler was promoting his best-selling memoir. The reunion delighted fans of the beloved 70s sitcom.
Ron Howard almost left "Happy Days" when producers considered changing the show's name to "Fonzie's Happy Days" to capitalize on Henry Winkler's character's popularity, with Howard stating he would leave despite contractual obligations. Winkler, who played "The Fonz," emphasized the importance of the ensemble and his respect for Howard. The show, which ran from 1974 to 1984, helped solidify Howard as a Hollywood director and brought Winkler to fame. Anson Williams, who played Potsie Weber, recently ran for mayor of Ojai, California.
As "Happy Days" celebrates its 50th anniversary, the iconic TV series is remembered for defining "cool" for a generation and leaving a lasting legacy. The show, which initially revolved around Ron Howard's character Richie Cunningham, gained immense popularity with the introduction of Henry Winkler's greaser character, Fonzie. Despite not winning many Emmys, the series won the hearts of viewers and became a cultural phenomenon, introducing phrases like "sit on it" and "ayyyy" into American culture. To mark the anniversary, a photo gallery ranking the 25 greatest episodes has been released.
The surviving members of the original "Happy Days" cast, including Ron Howard, Donny Most, Anson Williams, Henry Winkler, and Marion Ross, recently gathered in a video chat to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the show's premiere. They reminisced about the special bond they felt at the time and discussed how the elevation of Fonzie was integral to the show's popularity. Created by Garry Marshall, "Happy Days" became a beloved hit, running for 11 seasons and spawning multiple spinoffs, while the character of Arthur Fonzarelli, played by Henry Winkler, became a cultural icon.
"Happy Days" star Henry Winkler reflects on the show's upcoming 50th anniversary, expressing gratitude for his enduring career and the cherished memories from his time on the beloved sitcom. Winkler, who played Fonzie, acknowledges the impact of the show and his character's popularity, while also sharing insights into his professional growth and relationships with his co-stars, including Ron Howard.
Henry Winkler, known for his role as Fonzie on "Happy Days," reflects on the show's upcoming 50th anniversary, expressing gratitude for the experience and his enduring career. He reminisces about the close-knit cast and the impact of the popular sitcom, while acknowledging the challenges of managing his character's rising popularity. Winkler also credits his co-star Ron Howard for teaching him professionalism and reflects on the valuable lessons learned during his time on the show.
Henry Winkler, known for his role as The Fonz in "Happy Days," shares stories from his memoir "Being Henry: The Fonz...And Beyond." He recounts how he used his Fonz persona to part a crowd in Dallas, his failed attempts to hang out with Paul McCartney, and dispels rumors of tension with John Travolta during the making of "Grease." Winkler also discusses his challenging experience working with Burt Reynolds on "Cop and a Half" and his joyous Emmy win for his role in HBO's "Barry."
Henry Winkler celebrated his 78th birthday with a cake commemorating his iconic 'jumping the shark' moment from a 1977 episode of Happy Days. The actor, known for his role as Arthur 'Fonzie' Fonzarelli, coined the term 'jumping the shark' when his character attempted to jump over a tiger shark while on waterskis. Winkler was presented with a cake depicting the legendary moment during an appearance on The View. He also mentioned jumping the shark again on Arrested Development. Winkler was promoting his new memoir, Being Henry: The Fonz...And Beyond, and reflected on the lessons he has learned throughout his life.
Actor Henry Winkler, known for his role as Fonzie on Happy Days, revealed in his upcoming memoir that he struggled with dyslexia during the show's run. Despite his fame and success, Winkler felt embarrassed and inadequate during table reads, often losing his place or stumbling over lines. It wasn't until he was 31 that he was diagnosed with dyslexia, which explained his difficulties. Since then, Winkler has been open about his experiences and has written children's books that address dyslexia. His memoir, Being Henry: The Fonz... and Beyond, will be released on October 31st.
Actor Henry Winkler, known for his role as The Fonz on "Happy Days," revealed that his character's iconic water-ski jump over a shark was inspired by his father's suggestion. Winkler shared that his father kept urging him to tell the show's creator that he could waterski, leading to the famous scene. Winkler admitted that he did all the waterskiing for the jump except for the actual jump itself, as he didn't know how to perform the stunt. He expressed pride in being one of the few actors to have "jumped the shark" twice, once on "Happy Days" and once on "Arrested Development."
Henry Winkler, known for his role as Fonzie in Happy Days, reflects on being the face of the "jump the shark" meme, which originated from a notorious episode where Fonzie jumped over a shark on water skis. Winkler proudly acknowledges that he has "jumped the shark" twice, once on Arrested Development and once on Happy Days. He shares that his father's suggestion led to the iconic moment, and despite the meme's implication that it killed the show, Happy Days remained successful. Winkler holds no grudges and has even appeared on Jon Hein's radio show. Happy Days is currently available for streaming on Paramount+ and Pluto TV.
Anson Williams, known for his role as Potsie on "Happy Days," married his partner Sharon MaHarry in an intimate ceremony at their home in California. Williams' former co-star Donny Most served as his best man. The couple first met 13 years ago when MaHarry sold Williams the residence. Williams expressed his happiness at finding love again and emphasized that there is no age limit to being loved and living life fully. Williams is currently working on a stage play based on MaHarry's book, which focuses on her upbringing with a mother struggling with mental illness.
Anson Williams, best known for his role as Potsie on "Happy Days," has married writer and real estate broker Sharon MaHarry in an intimate ceremony at their Ojai, California home. The couple opted for a nontraditional wedding, exchanging personal messages along with vows and serving mini Bundt cakes instead of a traditional wedding cake. They requested guests to make donations to the Ojai Valley Land Conservancy instead of giving gifts. Williams and MaHarry first met 13 years ago when she sold him his Ojai home, and they reconnected after both experiencing personal hardships. They are now collaborating on a stage play based on MaHarry's book about growing up with a mother who struggled with mental illness.
Henry Winkler, who played Arthur "The Fonz" Fonzarelli in "Happy Days," has revealed that he suffered from "debilitating" pain after the show ended due to being typecast. He struggled to find work for eight or nine years, but eventually formed his own production company. Winkler has previously stated that he would only return for a "Happy Days" revival if the original cast were involved. Despite the challenges, he says he wouldn't trade the experience and has found his authenticity through it all.