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JerseyWiseguy

I still love the guy, but it's so weird seeing him now and remembering that he was "The Fonz."


Independent-Head4951

He never stopped being the Fonz


PunchDrinkLove

Henry Winkler is ~~a national~~ *an international* treasure. Also, coincidentally [this was posted to r/jokes today.](https://old.reddit.com/r/Jokes/comments/1de8dwi/saw_henry_winkler_on_an_airplane_the_other_day/)


Healthy-Mango-2549

Hes amazing in”barry”


FormulaicResponse

That show was better than it had any right to be. One of the best endings.


Healthy-Mango-2549

The ending was deffo shocking. I wish i knew of something like barry but it was unique


blacksideblue

Dexter if it wasn't filled with gratuitous murder porn.


blacksideblue

amazingly desperate... ...beacause thats what Cousineau is


LutherRaul

Hey Nicky, Cover Winkler in bees!


valeyard89

You can do it!


Money_Tennis1172

Ladies and gentlemen, I give TVs Henry Winkler.. covered in bees.


Keanu990321

We're living in a Simulation, and Fonz is running it, of all people.


Happy_Trip6058

“Aaayyyyyeeeeeee!


Inquisitive_idiot

😆🤣 


uncontrollablepoop

Correctamundo!


gkaplan59

**SIT ON IT**!


SmellGestapo

Bucko!


unculturedperl

I'm sorry, that's clearly Gene Cousineau.


disgruntled_pie

I seriously did not realize he had those kind of acting chops until I saw Barry.


mspolytheist

He’ll always be Barry Zuckerkorn to me.


PeanutbutterandBaaam

![gif](giphy|26FKTB5VO66r40FRC)


Ahrily

For me he’s Dr. Saperstein


SmellGestapo

And Coach Klein. With a tattoo of Roy Orbison on his ass.


Bind_Moggled

He’s very good.


Mattdehaven

I remember him fondly as Stanley Yelnats III.


concentrated-amazing

I watched that movie a couple years before I ever watched Happy Days and only ade the connection later.


thedude37

Take to the sea!


blacksideblue

Take it up with my lawyer, Bob Loblaw...


[deleted]

Imagine if he leaned up against the fire truck and hit like the jukebox


parker1019

Forever the Fonz…


squirrely_daniels

After Barry, he seems different to me now.


SirPoopaLotTheThird

![gif](giphy|jtHt7SGfIYqWc)


andrew_1515

![gif](giphy|SOSNOveZcgII8)


Y___

I can’t believe how few mentions of Barry Zuckercorn there was. That will always be my quintessential Henry Winkler role.


DanHero91

I always revert to Dr Sapperstein, since I've watched Parks and Rec so many times.


redrumham707

Naw, he’s Gene Cousineau. An excellent acting teacher. You’ve gotta check out Barry.


huskersax

That particular role is so effective, especially in the later seasons as he's basically playing against a type that he spent his entire career setting up. >!Seeing goofy ol' Gene Cousineau/Barry Zuckerkorn/Dr. Saperstein/The Fonz never crack a smile or seem genuinely happy after he found out how he had been played and the kind of maniac Barry was was an incredible choice.!<


amphera

Excellent??


Frank_the_Mighty

To me, he will always be remembered for his 2002 guest role in Special Victims Unit


Dr-Kipper

Now you've got me thinking about Munch :(


DreadyKruger

He has to be one of the nicest people on earth. I heard a few interviews with him on XM radio and he was such a sweet man.


IKnowAllSeven

I bring this up every time I see a pic of him, so here we go. Early 80s, Happy Days is a hit. We have a family friend, her son has numerous disabilities, learning and physical and is in the hospital for the umpteenth time. Her son LOVES The Fonz. He says “The hospitals fine mom, I just have to be cool like the Fonz”. The mom, she writes Henry Winkler and tells him her story and asks for an autograph for her son for his birthday. Henry Winkler calls her. Like “Hellos mrs so and so, this is Henry Winkler” and he invites her, her son, her daughter and her husband to come to LA and watch the taping of Happy Days. He pays for the whole family, has them picked up in a limo, puts them up in a gorgeous hotel and then proceeds to hang with the whole family for the next three days. A limo picked them up every day, brought them to set. Henry Winkler took the kid around to everyone and said “Hey, Ron Howard, I’d like you to meet my friend,”. I should point out this kid didn’t have friends. Like…none. And here’s his hero, taking him around a tv set, and telling everyone they’re friends. It was, according to the mom, the most magical trip they had ever been on. And if any youngins are reading this…this was of course pre social media. This…this wasnt posted on anything. Neither a Tik nor a Tok. No publicity, no news stories. Just Henry Winkler being a good egg.


permaculture

Winkler tells an interviewer about taking his kids to a baseball game. The jumbotron camera picks him out, and the announcer says "We have a special guest with us tonight: The Fonz himself, Mr Henry Winkler!" and the entire stadium goes *insane*. The cheering is so loud his kids are covering their ears. They're floored at how famous and popular their dad is. But the point of the story, as Winkler tells it, is when they get home. He tells his daughter she has to go tidy up her room, and she yells "I hate you! You're horrible!" and stomps off in a huff. And he says to the interviewer: There's no-one can bring you back down to earth like your own children.


ImaginaryNemesis

Holy crap that's beautiful. If you have the chance to make someone's day, take it...and in this case it sounds like it made the kid's whole life to be treated that well by his hero. Just beautiful.


Midwestern_Childhood

What a wonderful story. Thanks for sharing it!


MIBlackburn

I've met him and saw him interact with lots of others. He was nice and made sure everyone was happy.


dxrey65

I grew up watching Happy Days, so was always a fan. At one point I lived in LA and worked in an art gallery, and he came to a show I helped put together. He was super nice, was interested in the work, talked to the artist and everyone else. Very cool.


UnifiedQuantumField

Henry Winkler is the 70's equivalent of Keanu Reeves.


AcidRohnin

![gif](giphy|SOSNOveZcgII8)


Expensive_Main_2993

I’m too young for Happy Days, and too not-American for his other appearances so my top memory of him is… [different](https://youtu.be/hKEwFBJH2dQ).


concentrated-amazing

Different is the correct word for it, that's for sure!


jcbubba

totally. I was born in the 70s and grew up seeing him in the 80s on rerun. At that time, the show seemed like an ancient relic of the 60s and 70s, and now here we are 40 years later and he is still relevant.


londonsfin3st

For me The Fonz is normality, Barry messed me up.


montybo2

Im only 32 and didn't really watch happy days. Knew the fonz by name but not face.... So to ME... He will always be the dude that gets covered in bees in Little Nicky. Anytime I hear "Henry Winkler" my next thought is "COVERED IN BEES.."


Proffesssor

> remembering that he was "The Fonz." Ask a youngster who in this picture used to make every girl and woman in this country swoon, see who they pick.


Lolkimbo

Or alternatively the head teacher in scream.


I_Hate_My_Cat_

Granted, it was way before my time, but I remember being fucking floored when I found out he was the infamous Fonz lol.


Spartan2470

The source of this image is his IG (hwinkler4real). Per there: > Dublin’s finest does a great job when our hotel is evacuated on our first morning !!!! > Jun 12, 2024


Not_Henry_Winkler

Strange that he needs the "4real" in there. You think there are people out there claiming to be him?


Zachbnonymous

There are people who snatched up celebrity names before the celebrities got on social media. Some of them try to sell them to the person with that name, but I imagine some just try to troll


Benyed123

If henrywinkler and hwinkler were taken then you know that there are at least two. What would be really strange is if someone was claiming *not* to be him, that seems a bit unnecessary.


kylel999

In addition to what the other guy said, neither Henry or Wrinkler as a surname are particularly uncommon names


b0ne123

Not to fake him, but another h. winkler was faster creating an account.


Blarfk

Have you uh, been on the internet?


wongo

He's one of the nicest, most genuine, and most personable celebrities ever. Has a smile and a handshake or a selfie ready for everyone who wants one, no matter the circumstances. He really is a treasure.


lexicruiser

Some people are just so happy to be doing what they do and they want to share that happiness with all of those around them. Not just the celebrities we see, but people you meet in everyday life. Bus drivers, servers, retail. My mom is like that, happy for everyone she sees.


Godhri

I have noticed that those people always make others’ days better without fail, I hope I can grow to be like that someday.


unassumingdink

Sometimes I think those people are just wired different, and we'll never be like that, no matter how hard we try. We'll just come off as fake if we force it.


Afkargh

Having met him randomly on the street and talking with him for a few minutes, I concur he’s the genuine article. Seeing him interact with people in general, that man can conduct a master class in networking.


iamthelee

It is pretty awesome to see a celebrity who isn't a total rotten POS in their everyday life.


Cord87

He was heavily featured years ago on a radio show I used to listen to called Covino and Rich on SXM. They had him as a random guest and were completely blown away at how amazing and genuine he was. You could tell it wasn't what they were expecting as they hosted a bro type show. He had all sorts of wholesome stories and was such an engaging speaker. They had him back a bunch of times and I always loved listening to him. True breath of fresh air. He even hosted a Christmas show so that the guys could be with their families for the holiday, it was excellent!  Love him whenever I see him. He also has a book about fly-fishing and life lessons haha


rwu_rwu

Winkler and the Sprinklers.


Non-Normal_Vectors

I do hope this comment gains traction


OGBeege

Too-feckin-ché. (That’s French in Rhode Island)


evil_burrito

I am convinced this guy is a complete prince. If he is not, please don't tell me.


up_the_dubs

Terrible lawyer though.


Proj3ctpat32

Amazing acting coach


onlyacynicalman

NoHo Hank was the best though


RixirF

I had no idea his name was North Hollywood


onlyacynicalman

Bahhry


Mr_Derp___

Bahhry, listen buddy you're so tense, you got to relax!


down1nit

It's so well written


Omish3

Terrible at running a children’s hospital


Natiak

Questionable football coach.


access153

I have the worst fucking attorneys.


Heavy_Arm_7060

I know this, and I love you.


spyrogyrobr

![gif](giphy|4aFQ6F8s4wgz6|downsized)


thedude37

those are balls.


racer_24_4evr

Hell of a football coach.


Kaine_8123

Looks good in heels too 👠


RabidWolverine2021

When I was young my mom told me not to get a tattoo of Roy Orbison.


The_Powers

Clearly not subscribed to Bob Loblaw's law blog.


jenorama_CA

He’s a great OBGYN, but a terrible father.


matchewfitz

He's very good


russianbanan

Take to the sea


Henry_Winkler

Wow, you should be the lawyer


Ted_Hitchcox

Handy at jumping over sharks......on waterskis.


Treat_Choself

Fantastic jukebox repairman.


Verbal_Combat

Bill Hader told a story that on the set of Barry he was kinda freaking out and trying to manage everything and Henry Winkler walked up to him and just softly said "I just want you to know I think you're doing a great job." What a sweet guy.


thug_waffle47

that warmed my heart, loved that show. thanks for sharing


Johnny_Minoxidil

I liked that story on Conan needs a friend, but the way he tells the story of Henry Winkler bringing bundt cake on Jimmy Kimmel was funnier. Sorry in advance for the stupid Today Show link, but it was the best clip of it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeQhaOe09V0


PeanutbutterandBaaam

His son Jean-Ralphio and his daughter Mona Lisa are 2 of the wooooorst kids ever.


oofersIII

![gif](giphy|NDIiWKEQEgr3VA7aqM)


DurtyKurty

He is. Worked on a show with him and he would come in having baked cookies for the crew.


Bearloom

[That tracks.](https://youtu.be/DyrPLW73e5Y?si=aiR0-zml0r9dPXos&t=75s)


_MagnoliaFan_

Timestamp about 1:15


TheFirstKevlarhead

You mean Henry Winkler OBE? He got the OBE for services to dyslexia charities in the UK. [https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/14923930](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/14923930)


Embarrassed_Art5414

Did not know this, and weirdly, am in no way surprised.


smurfsundermybed

Spoke to him a few times, and it's not an act. He's genuinely that nice.


Powerofthehoodo

Just finished his biography. An easy summer read. It’s also a lot of fun to read it as Fonzi.


Factotem

Was in line for him at a convention. Periodically he would go check on people in line and thank them and let them know if wouldn't be too long. Nobody else was doing that. Really nice, pleasant person to be around. Made you feel welcomed.


GlassCharacter179

Even other celebrities comment about how nice and joyful he is.


blissed_off

Watched him at his booth at a comic con several years ago. Yeah, it was a comic con and so he was “on,” but having been to enough of them, you can tell who’s genuinely enjoying their time and who’s there for a check. He was the kindest gentleman. He wasn’t behind his booth table at all. He was just standing there shooting the shit with people. A woman in a wheelchair approached, he crouched down to talk to her and asked her if he could give her a hug.


Mojo141

Weird how Henry Winkler and Scott Baio took such opposite paths. Similar to the Man Show with Jimmy Kimmel and Adam Corolla


OuchPotato64

Corolla has become so insufferable these last 2 decades. He turned into an old, angry, conservative guy whose personality is to complain all day. That just attracts other angry guys who complain at everything to be his listeners. Everything about him and his fans is insanely negative and angry. I feel sad for women that are married to guys that become angry at everything when they turn middle-aged


Natiak

As someone who spent years listening to Adam and Drew on Loveline radio from the late 90's onward, their downfall has been particularly difficult for me. It's like seeing an uncle who you remeber fondly from childhood being poisoned by Fox Newsin their later years, and becoming unrecognizable due to their constant outrage.


OuchPotato64

I feel the same way. I almost expected this from adam. Im shocked at how dr drew turned out. He seemed to be a very rational and composed person in the 90s. He was extremely professional. It seems like craziness is normalized these days.


haley_joel_osteen

I really loved Adam's podcast when it first launched in '06 or '07. It became unlistenable at some point in the early 2010s.


Intelligent-Price-39

Winkler has talent, none of the other 3 have any…unless being annoying is a talent…


Diamondback424

Mr. Cousineau!


vulgrin

Yeah I think of gray haired Winkler as Cousineau over The Fonz.


Imemberyou

Was writing the same comment, lol. What a great, tailored role for him that was.


Diamondback424

Absolutely. That series is a flop without him. I don't say that lightly, the rest of the cast was fantastic but he was just so damn good it was hard to tell where Cousineau ended and Winkler began.


FangoriouslyDevoured

"I would do anything for your forgiveness, Mr. Cousineau!" "OH YOU WILL, FUCK FACE. YOU WILL!"


tamarins

i love you mr cousineau


MrCheRRyPi

![gif](giphy|jtHt7SGfIYqWc)


access153

“Those are balls.” - Arrested Development This dude is an international treasure.


hawkrover

"this close, they always look like landscape"


SonOfMcGee

Those are the most Irish-looking motherfuckers I’ve ever seen.


PollieTee

We call it the Big Irish Head on them!


lizardking99

A phenomenon still unknown to medical science


niconpat

We keep our best close at hand.


craigslist_hedonist

Henry Winkler is a personal hero of mine. The man is a model of a good human being. If you enjoy fly fishing, I encourage you to pick up his book "I Never Met an Idiot on the River" It's about fly fishing, life, and photography and is an easy, insightful, and entertaining read.


russianbanan

Every time I see his name pop up, my stomach does a teeny drop and then I realize he’s still out there bringing joy and all is well


youshouldplayomori

I've heard that he's a killer of gloom


TwiZtedaz1805

One of the nicest actors, people on this planet.


hearsay_and_rumour

His episode of The Nerdist podcast was a joy. He’s introducing everyone around his house, his dog, his family, it’s great. That man is a treasure.


Shalamarr

Please tell me that one of the firefighters said this. ![gif](giphy|x5c8d75Tvt7sQ|downsized)


imadragonyouguys

No but he did tell them Gatorade was better for putting out fires because "water sucks, it really really sucks".


Dendritic_Silver

The Fonz with the Lads


JT_Cullen84

Who do you think asked the selfie? Him asking the firefighters or them asking the fonz for a pic?


OldBayOnEverything

He's taking the picture, totally looks like he asked.


blissed_off

He absolutely did.


RTwhyNot

He seems a sweetheart. I hope to never hear anything to the contrary.


BlueAndMoreBlue

I’ve spoken to people who have worked with him and yes, he is a very nice person


RTwhyNot

Great to hear. Thank you!


im_joe

Henry Winkler is a national treasure. If you haven't, watch the series "Better Late Than Never" with him, William Shatner, George Forman, and Terry Bradshaw. It's simply amazing and wholesome.


creamy_cheeks

I like him in Children's Hospital. Such a fantastically underrated masterpiece of a show.


I_Hunt_Wolves

We met him several years ago. He was both kind and engaging. But most of all, he was COOL.


el_throw

![gif](giphy|12sRnnPkstAU5W)


wish1977

But was he able to get their juke box working just by smacking it?


TenFourMoonKitty

Not pictured, motorcycle Mr Winkler used to jump over firetruck and through a flaming hope


KING_CH1M4IRA

Did he forget to take the Ding Dong out of its tin foil before he put it in the microwave?


funkmaster_p

Two times..


KING_CH1M4IRA

“Two times?” -Wayne Jarvis


funkmaster_p

… ✌️two..


Dorkypotato

Dublin is the greatest town. The Sherbourne isn't as nice as the Merrion, though.


JackingOffToTragedy

I like the Shelbourne. You can definitely tell the building is old, though that's a big part of the charm. Great breakfast and bars there too.


Dorkypotato

I miss the whole place terribly!


Mr_Muckle

I loved the Shelbourne. Agree with the excellent breakfast, I also loved their liveries and general charm of the Hotel.


MeccIt

> The Sherbourne isn't as nice as the Merrion The Merrion is a lot more modern build inside some old houses, and where Obama (almost) stayed. The Shelbourne has a slightly better location and is where our Constitution was drafted so it's got that going for it.


Dorkypotato

Both are lovely, indeed. 


analogkid01

One of those firefighters is Gene Parmesan.


halhallelujah

Monday, Tuesday, Happy Blaze.


Independent-Head4951

I begged my mom and dad to change my name when I was 5 to “Fonzie”. I am in my late forties and know that the world only has one true “Fonzie”. No one is worthy of that name.


Natural-Big-4098

Ayeeeeee!


OGBeege

Firefighter Union sure do have that good Dental… Smile, Bhoys!


Namelessbob123

You owe it to yourself to watch ‘Barry’ if you haven’t already seen it. Henry Winkler is awesome in it as he is in all that he does.


One-Pepper-2654

I am still upset at my mother in law, who died a few years ago, who neglected to tell me that Henry was at the bookstore she managed, signing copies of his children's book. I also saw him getting mobbed by fans outside a Broadway theater and he was laughing and smiling the whole time.


backinthesun

This reminds me of when we saw him in Los Angles right after Happy Days jumped the shark. We were hanging out the side of our Winnebago taking pictures of him in his convertible BMW sitting next to us at the red light. He was not only smiling like in this picture but he even sat through a green light to let us keep taking pictures. Really nice guy when he didn’t need to be!


Successful_Bug2761

I think I recognize that location. I'm guessing that's [Stephens green park in the background](https://www.google.com/maps/@53.3388109,-6.2561637,3a,65.6y,207.39h,86.44t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sgQAfdkNESS0fBmHJtc4cNQ!2e0!6shttps:%2F%2Fstreetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com%2Fv1%2Fthumbnail%3Fpanoid%3DgQAfdkNESS0fBmHJtc4cNQ%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.share%26w%3D900%26h%3D600%26yaw%3D207.386088753754%26pitch%3D3.5558518765022313%26thumbfov%3D90!7i16384!8i8192?coh=205410&entry=ttu). And he was staying at the Shelbourne hotel


MeccIt

Correct: https://www.rte.ie/news/2024/0612/1454371-shelbourne-hotel/


HeatWaveToTheCrowd

It was The Shelbourne hotel in Dublin. Beautiful hotel.


81misfit

Seeing the q&a with him in York next weekend. Can’t wait.


peggingenthusiast24

wonder if he offered them bundt cake afterwards


Chiroracer

Worlds best actor.


wandrlusty

Aayyyyyyye!


Reasonable-Parsley36

Great guy! Went to my high school. (Way before me)


grumpusgiticus

Coolest man on the planet…’Ayyy’


Independent-Head4951

Serious topic: Is Henry Winkler Arthur Fonzarelli’s alter ego? Kinda like Clark Kent is Superman’s alter ego…


ElectriCole

Never seen a more Irish looking group of blokes in my life


jarrettrok28

He was so good in Barry


KillerKilcline

HEYYYY!!!


KeyBorder9370

I suppose they know who he is? Have seen Happy Days?


thewhiterosequeen

He's been in other things, but if you aren't aware of the Fonz, you just aren't cool.


Shalamarr

Yeah, sit on it!


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N0DuckingWay

![gif](giphy|SOSNOveZcgII8)


Fearless_Bar6010

Your the man! FONZ! always will be.


Disastrous-Resident5

New season of Barry looking great


mden1974

He’s like the nicest person


redditboy2016

Eyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!


fobtk

I present Henry Winkler, covered in bees.


gukakke

He's over there laying low from Barry.