'Happy Days' star Henry Winkler talks reboot rumors and if he would return - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TMC · 01-17-2023, 02:25 AM

https://www.yahoo.com/news/happy-day...213745102.html

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Caroline Thayer, Larry Fink
Mon, January 16, 2023 at 1:37 PM PST

Henry Winkler revealed he has "no idea" if fans will ever get a "Happy Days" reboot in which he could reprise his role as "The Fonz."

However, the 77-year-old actor did reveal some possible requirements if the popular show were to make a comeback.

"I wouldn't want to do it without Ron [Howard], without Don [Most], without Anson [Williams] and without Marion {Ross]," Winkler expressed to Fox News Digital at the Critics Choice Awards on Sunday.

He also said he wouldn't want to do the show without Garry Marshall, who created and produced "Happy Days." Marshall died in 2016.

Winkler portrayed Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli for eleven seasons on the hit sitcom, spanning from 1974 to 1984.

When asked if a "Happy Days" reunion was a possibility, Winkler admitted, "That's a good question. I don't know. I have no idea."

Sgt. Saunders · 01-17-2023, 07:40 AM

Yes, that would be especially “exciting” to see Richie, Potsie, Ralph Malph, Mrs. Cunningham and the Fonz, enjoying life as senior citizens of a “certain age.”

Richie, Potsie and Ralph could be seen discussing what is most effective in treating constant constipation: Dulcolax, MiraLax or good, old prune juice. Mrs. Cunningham could opine on how much she enjoys socializing with her fellow senior citizens at the local Young At Heart Club in Milwaukee.

And, the Fonz could lament how on just uncomfortable it is for him to now have to wear a pair of Depends for Men under his stretch jeans and still look cool, sitting on his motorcycle, now affixed with training wheels.

Beam me up, Spike Fonzarelli!

Chocolate Moose · 01-17-2023, 11:50 AM

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooo

rusty spike · 01-17-2023, 12:52 PM

So this is a no-go from the start since Marshall has already passed on?

biffbronson · 01-17-2023, 01:39 PM

Maybe the reboot should be titled "Geriatric Days." The Fonz now drives a motorized wheelchair, and Chachi is serving prison time for arson as the former "Fonzie & Big Al's" site has been reduced to a big pile of ashes.

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Duster76 · 01-20-2023, 12:45 AM

I'm sure Winkler has spent most of his time answering Happy Days related questions when appearing at public functions over the past 40 years. He and his management team have probably put together a cheat sheet with type of questions and answers to avoid "problems". This answer illustrates my point:

"I wouldn't want to do it without Ron [Howard], without Don [Most], without Anson [Williams] and without Marion {Ross],"

He really doesn't say anything, but the answer is succinct and that's very important when responding to questions that will become soundbites, and also carefully crafted not to leave out any of the living core cast (is Marion Ross age 94 still working!). He then adlibbed Garry Marshall's name putting his foot in his mouth which is why talent is prepped in the first place.

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01-17-2023, 07:40 AM	#2
Sgt. Saunders Member Forum Regular Join Date: Nov 27, 2021 Location: The Garden State Posts: 550	Yes, that would be especially “exciting” to see Richie, Potsie, Ralph Malph, Mrs. Cunningham and the Fonz, enjoying life as senior citizens of a “certain age.” Richie, Potsie and Ralph could be seen discussing what is most effective in treating constant constipation: Dulcolax, MiraLax or good, old prune juice. Mrs. Cunningham could opine on how much she enjoys socializing with her fellow senior citizens at the local Young At Heart Club in Milwaukee. And, the Fonz could lament how on just uncomfortable it is for him to now have to wear a pair of Depends for Men under his stretch jeans and still look cool, sitting on his motorcycle, now affixed with training wheels. Beam me up, Spike Fonzarelli!

01-17-2023, 12:52 PM	#4
rusty spike Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 08, 2015 Location: Southwest Posts: 1,124	So this is a no-go from the start since Marshall has already passed on?

01-17-2023, 01:39 PM	#5
biffbronson Sentimental Fool Forum Star Join Date: Aug 22, 2009 Location: Near Notre Dame Posts: 10,668	Maybe the reboot should be titled "Geriatric Days." The Fonz now drives a motorized wheelchair, and Chachi is serving prison time for arson as the former "Fonzie & Big Al's" site has been reduced to a big pile of ashes.

01-20-2023, 12:45 AM	#6
Duster76 Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 01, 2008 Location: New jersey Posts: 1,659	I'm sure Winkler has spent most of his time answering Happy Days related questions when appearing at public functions over the past 40 years. He and his management team have probably put together a cheat sheet with type of questions and answers to avoid "problems". This answer illustrates my point: "I wouldn't want to do it without Ron [Howard], without Don [Most], without Anson [Williams] and without Marion {Ross]," He really doesn't say anything, but the answer is succinct and that's very important when responding to questions that will become soundbites, and also carefully crafted not to leave out any of the living core cast (is Marion Ross age 94 still working!). He then adlibbed Garry Marshall's name putting his foot in his mouth which is why talent is prepped in the first place.