From 1974 to 1984, Henry Winkler played The Fonz on Happy Days. So when the show ended, he wanted a memento from the set.
What did he ask to take home with him? Was it his leather jacket? Nope, that is in the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. What about the motorcycle or the jukebox?
Nope! He told Sheinelle Jones and Willie Geist on Today with Jenna and Sheinelle, “When we would go make an entrance through the swinging doors of Arnold’s, there was a piece of plywood. And I would put my coffee cup down and a bottle of water down, and you would make your entrance. On that piece of wood, I would write down things.”
It would be things like the start of the season. Ron Howard had a redheaded baby girl, and then the actor had one of his own a few months later.
So after they shot the last scene, he asked if he could have it. And they said yes. He still has it. And I am sure he shows those little redheaded girls, who are still friends, that little piece of wood anytime they are both in his house.
Winkler is one of the nicest guys in Hollywood. But there is something that pisses him off. What is it? The statue of Arthur Fonzarelli in Milwaukee is taller than he is. Therefore, he can’t look it in the eye. I think they need to make a new one that is actual size so he can have a staring contest with it!
