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      • Although Winkler was a most unlikely casting choice, he not only became one of the most popular characters of the show but is immortalized by the phrase “jumping the shark.”
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  3. www.abc12.com › news › henry-winkler-explains-theHenry Winkler explains the trick that allowed him to ...

    Nov 13, 2022 · Henry Winkler credits landing the role of Arthur "The Fonz" Fonzarelli to an accent he made up on the spot during his "Happy Days" audition.

  4. www.cnn.com › 2022/11/13 › entertainmentHenry Winkler explains how he transformed into The Fonz | CNN

    Nov 13, 2022 · CNN —. Henry Winkler credits landing the role of Arthur “The Fonz” Fonzarelli to an accent he made up on the spot during his “Happy Days” audition.

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  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › FonzieFonzie - Wikipedia

    Arthur Herbert Fonzarelli, better known as "Fonzie" or "The Fonz", is a fictional character played by Henry Winkler in the American sitcom Happy Days (1974–1984). He was originally a secondary character, but was soon positioned as a lead character when he began surpassing the other characters in popularity .

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  7. www.cheatsheet.com › entertainment › happy-days‘Happy Days’: Henry Winkler Got The Fonz’s Famous ...

    • Who Is Henry Winkler?
    • How Did Winkler Come Up with Fonzie’s mannerisms?
    • What Is Fonzie’s Legacy?

    According to IMDB, Winkler was born in Manhattan and did poorly in school. He had low self-esteem and dyslexia, which made it difficult for him to excel. Although his parents expected Winkler to work with them in a lumber company, Winkler only felt confident on stage and decided that he wanted to act. Despite his disability, Winkler got a BA from E...

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    The character of Fonzie was a tough guy with a heart of gold. From the beginning, Garry Marshall, Happy Days‘ creator, wanted him to wear a leather jacket as leather jackets were cool, but the network didn’t want Fonzie to be seen as a thug. However, as a concession, they allowed him to wear his jacket when he was around his motorcycle, so Winkler ...

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    People to this day discuss who the current Fonzie is, that is, the recent cool character. However, Winkler downplays the more outrageous sides of his character. “Never snap your fingers at a girl. They will break them off your hand,” Winkler told The Guardian. “And I don’t want to burst anyone’s bubble, but if you hit a jukebox at the same time as ...

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  8. www.cbr.com › the-secret-reason-why-fonzie-jumpedThe Secret Reason Why Fonzie Jumped the Shark on Happy Days - CBR

    Mar 11, 2024 · The phrase is from an episode of Happy Days in Season 5, "Hollywood Part 3," where Henry Winkler's iconic character, Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli, jumped over a shark on water skis.

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  9. www.thevintagenews.com › 2023/06/27 › henry-winklerHenry Winkler Explains the Origins of the Fonz’s Famous ...

    Jun 27, 2023 · Henry Winkler is best known for his portrayal of the cool Arthur “Fonzie” Fonzarelli on the hit TV show Happy Days. The Fonz has left an indelible mark on popular culture. With his signature leather jacket and the ability to turn a jukebox on just by hitting it, he was the epitome of cool.

  10. www.thejc.com › life-and-culture › the-fonz-stillThe Fonz, still cool 50 years on - The Jewish Chronicle

    Jun 4, 2024 · In the book he describes the sweaty nerves of the audition, and how he was determined to present the charismatic greaser, Arthur Fonzarelli, as someone with a sensitive side. The sitcom became...