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JamesG · 06-15-2013, 06:06 PM

Henry Winkler on The Fonz: "Happy Days" Actor Opens Up About His Motorcycle Skills
06/15/2013

Attention, Fonzie fans: Henry Winkler does not ride a motorcycle.

While on NBC's "Extra", the "Happy Days" actor admitted that the question he gets asked most often is whether he rides a motorcycle.

"The answer is that this short Jew does not know how to ride a motorcycle!" Winkler joked. "I think it is in the Torah to not ride a motorcyle!"

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/0..._3447555.html?

Mr. Television · 06-15-2013, 06:08 PM

I'm surprised he never learned. lol

Zoneboy · 06-15-2013, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Stuck In The '70's

I'm surprised he never learned. lol

I thought most everyone here already knew he didn't ride one.

Mr. Television · 06-15-2013, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoneboy

I thought most everyone here already knew he didn't ride one.

I knew he didn't ride one at the time but it's been years since HD left the air. I figured he would have tried it at least.

robyrob · 06-15-2013, 09:43 PM

!!!also breaking news - the Fonz isn't 6'-4" !!!

Schmoopie · 06-16-2013, 12:48 AM

That's not surprising but it's kind of funny to think about!

Marvo301 · 06-16-2013, 12:50 AM

There's something ironic about the actor who played Fonzie not knowing how to ride a motorcycle!

treky · 06-16-2013, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoneboy

I thought most everyone here already knew he didn't ride one.

so did I; I heard he was terrified of them, I think I read that here.

antman67 · 06-18-2013, 06:04 PM

I have seen many interview with him and he had often said his dislexia is SO bad he could not comprhend and multi-taks the brake, cluth, thottle and nearly killed himself the 1st day of shooting.

treky · 06-18-2013, 06:14 PM

he has dilexia? I never knew that, no wonder he's terrified of them.

antman67 · 06-19-2013, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by treky

he has dilexia? I never knew that, no wonder he's terrified of them.

Here's the interview with him
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6om6cg8HN8#t=1m4s

robyrob · 06-19-2013, 02:13 PM

I believe he actually wrote a whole series of children's books about dealing with dyslexia

antman67 · 06-19-2013, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by robyrob

I believe he actually wrote a whole series of children's books about dealing with dyslexia

Correct. Google or go on Amazon and look for "hank zipzer" those are Henry'd books. He is very proud of them. I may get a chance to meet Fonzie. I heard he's going to be in NJ in July.

crispysdad · 06-20-2013, 09:11 PM

What totally amazes me about Henry Winkler is how absolutely different he is from the Fonzie character that he portrayed. In fact, I can't think of one other sitcom actor or actress who was so vastly different from the character that he (or she) portrayed on the screen. I mean, it's not uncommon for actors to not be at all like their characters.......But Henry and The Fonz are like total polar OPPOSITES!

I will never forget the very first time I saw Henry out of his Fonz character back in the late 1970s. Saw him someplace, don't really remember where...maybe on Johnny Carson...but I remember just being blown away by how un-Fonzie-like he was. I remembered thinking at the time that The Fonz probably wouldn't like Henry very much, and Henry probably wouldn't care very much for Fonzie either. I mean, I didn't expect Henry to BE The Fonz when he was out of character, but I at least expected to see just a LITTLE bit of resemblance. And I saw none of it. Once again, I think that goes back to Henry's acting ability.

robyrob · 06-20-2013, 09:51 PM

Henry Winkler had done a guest spot on Bob Newhart in 1974 where he played a completely different character than the Fonz, over the years he has done a pretty wide range of characters.

I love the character he plays on Royal Pains

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crispysdad Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Apr 23, 2011 Location: Artesia NM Posts: 11	What totally amazes me about Henry Winkler is how absolutely different he is from the Fonzie character that he portrayed. In fact, I can't think of one other sitcom actor or actress who was so vastly different from the character that he (or she) portrayed on the screen. I mean, it's not uncommon for actors to not be at all like their characters.......But Henry and The Fonz are like total polar OPPOSITES! I will never forget the very first time I saw Henry out of his Fonz character back in the late 1970s. Saw him someplace, don't really remember where...maybe on Johnny Carson...but I remember just being blown away by how un-Fonzie-like he was. I remembered thinking at the time that The Fonz probably wouldn't like Henry very much, and Henry probably wouldn't care very much for Fonzie either. I mean, I didn't expect Henry to BE The Fonz when he was out of character, but I at least expected to see just a LITTLE bit of resemblance. And I saw none of it. Once again, I think that goes back to Henry's acting ability.

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robyrob certified wackball#3 Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 03, 2003 Location: hiding under the third booth at Arnold's Posts: 58,156	Henry Winkler had done a guest spot on Bob Newhart in 1974 where he played a completely different character than the Fonz, over the years he has done a pretty wide range of characters. I love the character he plays on Royal Pains