Henry Winkler Kicks Off His Tonight Show Interview with "The Fonz" Dance

Henry Winkler starts his interview off dancing to "Hava Nagila" with his famous Fonzie dance moves and reveals how Netflix's The Crown almost made him forget his Emmy speech when he won for Barry.
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Henry Winkler Kicks Off His Tonight Show Interview with "The Fonz" Dance
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[@markread7333]

One of the genuinely nice people in the world. I introduced my son to him at a Con, and my son said, "How did you do that quarter trick (in Click) ?" Mr. Winkler pulls out THE quarter and does the trick! I'm sure he gets asked all the time, but he made my son feel like he was the only one. Just a great human being. If only all celebrities were this nice.

[@klarsen117]

I love that, what an awesome memory for him.

[@craigjuan5744]

Now I hope to meet him someday. He does seem like a great guy.

[@gailreese4102]

Have met Henry several times over the years, at autograph shows. Always, without a doubt, one of the genuinely nicest guys you'll ever meet! So kind & So sweet!

[@Vr_Demon_]

A true gem. Henry Winkler playing the Fonze was just my idol as a child. A true legend.

[@2sharad]

OMG! What an entrance!

[@RudolfdeLang]

I'm 57.. Henry Winkler. Brought a lot of joy to my life. Thank you sir.

[@SuperHorseman22]

Rudolf de Lang I am 37 and same

[@walkingwounded3824]

54 here. Same!

[@baboom007]

i'm 5

[@TK-ij2xi]

I'm 42 ...same.

[@zer0_d0wn45]

You sound gay.

[@carolbenson6524]

Such a genuine super nice man. Wish we could see more of him!

[@juliemackenzie1978]

I love Henry Winkler!....Loved him in Happy Days...watched him every week...So many people from that show continued on to be so successful ...Ron Howard as well...wonderful Director now...just like Henry Winkler...so good to see them in the business & still thriving...:)

[@MrStensnask]

I never understood the use of "..." after every sentence. It's makes it sound like everything you say is something you don't really care about and that your tone is monotonous. Just end sentences with a single dot.

[@juliemackenzie1978]

MrStensnask Who cares what you think...Troll!

[@MrStensnask]

@@juliemackenzie1978 an exclamation mark at the end of your sentence..! I'm so proud! :D

[@scottystiffchicken]

And now he's dead .

[@chadwickwhite6107]

Ayyyyy👍

[@silverpanther69]

Winkler ROCKS the man is very caring to everyone

[@jimmyispromo]

The best story teller. I want every audio book and podcast with him

[@memoir02]

Yes! I can hear him tell stories all day!

[@michaelceraaaaa]

He could read a phone book and make it interesting!

[@jomontanee]

So refreshing to see the younger generation artist pays utmost respect, appreciation and admiration to the older generation artist like this. 2:48 When Jimmy just looked at Henry adoringly, such a beautiful moment.

[@mamarha2011]

Hilariously cute to see Jimmy so psyched about having The Fonz on the show!

[@heathermiller6046]

Who wouldn't be? Even celebrities get star-struck lol 😁

[@calisongbird]

*psyched

[@beetlebum536]

It was THE FONZ babe,i woulda been psyched just like Jimmy was

[@markgigiel2722]

He gave the speech at my son's graduation. I was pleasantly surprised and amazed.

[@demonsnfan]

It fills me with joy that one of the best ever characters on t.v. The Fonz is a genuinely beautiful person...THANKYOU GOD!

[@whatwouldtarado213]

I can't. I just adore Henry Winkler. For those of us over a certain age, he is our childhood and will always be The Fonz.

[@tr0nd15c]

Love you Henry. Stay genuine, kind, humble and true to thyself. The Fonz FTW!

[@2000cicici]

Saw him at the airport last week. Asked for a picture and he could not be sweeter and nicer. Remember sobbing watching the scene in Click. Thank you sir!

[@Fakeaorta]

I teared up at the scene in 'Click' and I thought... How did a Sandler film make my eyes leak! Well... cause Henry is a wonderful actor.

[@claudettejohnson7182]

Beautiful brings back memories. God bless Henry Winkler.

[@scottystiffchicken]

R.I.P.

[@bmoshareholderappleshareho855]

Why should God bless him? He had a good life. God should be helping all those homeless people in California and Florida. They are the ones who need help.

[@RoyalMasterpiece]

Henry Winkler is the GOAT. Love him. ❤️

[@MS-rj8dp]

RoyalMasterpiece I don’t think anyone would debate that!

[@memoir02]

Can I adopt him as my Grandpa??! He's amazing! Love Henry

[@bmoshareholderappleshareho855]

He's a celebrity. He's not your family.

[@PatriCoop]

National treasure falls short with this man! He’s a world treasure! Love his energy❤️

[@Rob0602]

What a lovely man!

[@daviddrake4698]

Such a warm man, even his name makes you smile...Henry Winkler! Just say it and you will smile. It's like saying sunshine teddy bears!

[@youwouldntgetit2618]

His parents were so cruel to him, but I’m glad he overcame his parents to become a legend. Cheers Henry 🥂👏🏽

[@vamanosninja4143]

Really. That's interesting.

[@youwouldntgetit2618]

Vamanos Ninja yea they used to call him a dumb dog because he was dyslexic... Watch this interview, it’s fantastic but sad kzbin.info/www/bejne/oni4eayQm7iArqM

[@vamanosninja4143]

@@youwouldntgetit2618 That's amazing he's so nice and successful after it. Reminds me of Drew Barrymore. I'm trying to do the same thing.

[@zippitydodaday6037]

@@youwouldntgetit2618 That's horrible. I discovered my dyslexia was stemmed from abuse and not enough attention from my parents. After i dealt with it, all of my dyslexia vanished. And various times in school they made an error sticking me in brainer classes and i did extremely well and dyslexia didn't occur.

[@alberttatlock5237]

Winkler has said in several interviews that if he hadn't of made in in Happy day's he'd have end up working for his father selling lumber, said with a look of almost terror in his eyes like you couldn't get any lower in life, they always give things away about themselves when they try to just be themselves, him being himself is suggesting anyone who isn't a wealthy actor is a failure, or at least that's how it comes across, I guess it comes from years of having a fantastically well paid job you absolutely love doing, where the public only ever see the finished product, all the mistakes and tantrums end up on the cutting room floor, It's a world of pure fantasy

[@NewMessage]

I get the feeling that these two would do a great buddy comedy together.

[@travisinthetrunk]

Except Jimmy can’t act.

[@TheLTD_]

Yeah, like grumpy Old Men 3

[@alexanders1330]

No it’s just Henry Wrinkler

[@Imasquidx]

New Message jimmy isn’t funny tho

[@protestantsfailurend7890]

Loved that show, the people in it, and everything about the Fonz, Henry's alter ego... All the way from Europe. That's the America I adored.

[@arktisticallycreative4932]

I LOVE THAT IT IS ON THE DINING ROOM TABLE!!!

[@TK-ij2xi]

For those youngsters out there - that was the Arthur Fonzerelli dance!!!

[@jok8996]

We know, we know😂 It reaired for awhile on channel 11 (Now 10Peach) in 2011-2012

[@lostsouls1919]

The kazatski dance

[@mrnotanalien881]

Oh Fonz... We don't get good quality TV like Happy Days these days.

[@Anth230]

NO its not. This is the Fonz dance...Do the Fonz..kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZapZJubrJuAmbs

[@poorthing]

@@Anth230 I watched that clip and ended up here! ... Great stuff!

[@thesimulation9651]

What a truly great human being Henry is 💖

[@tabithatotten]

Love you Henry!

[@billyrock8305]

Henry is a class act. The pride of America.

[@briarrose3687]

Best entrance on a chat show ever.

[@cmcproductions26]

This man is in his mid 70s, and can move around like that. My grandpa's the same way. The guy NEVER sits down for very long, and is ALWAYS outside workin on something. I remember asking my grandma before she died 4 years ago "How does grandpa always have so much energy? He never sits down". She walked up to cupboard, opened it, and pointed at the top shelf, where there was like 8 bottles of different vitamins. I was 23 at the time, and didn't have the energy he had, and probably STILL has.

[@arprelle]

He has such a kind spirit. I love that show with he,Terry, George and William. They are hilarious

[@olivercastellanos4156]

I truly respect this man. Overcame his Dyslexia and has given back to the community. Henry is very decent man.

[@paulaault6956]

Henry is just precious!! We don't deserve him!

[@MS-rj8dp]

OMG I just love Henry!!!

[@matcam6235]

Wow....luv his energy at his age

[@LittleBlueeyes]

He’s my parent’s age.....but I had a HUGE crush on him when I was a little girl watching syndicated episodes of “Happy Days” . He seems like the nicest guy. I love to meet him!!!

[@canadianroxy]

Quite the entrance! What a great guy

[@cindipossidento5688]

He is a true sweetheart!!!!! Love him!!!

[@devoncones7146]

😆 😆 😆 HE KILLED THAT BARMITZFA DANCE IN THE BEGINNING THO 👍 😆 😆 😆

[@bsbznumber1fan]

It was all about happy days in my home back in the day. And "the fonz" was my favorite. Love love love Henry winkler what an icon. And when he was the principal in the scream movie mr himbry i loved the movie even more after that. And what an entrance wow! I miss happy days ao much. Now there's a show they should put on netflix cuz netflix isn't that great anymore but it would be if happy days was on there to watch.

[@heathermiller6046]

"... the desenseless little shits that you are!" lol 😄 He was also great in The Waterboy

[@MS-rj8dp]

I bought seasons 3-5 on Amazon for about $12 each very inexpensive for all the laughs, and watch them religiously. Season 6 is also out for the same price and probably will be purchasing that soon too. They don’t make comedy like that anymore.

[@bsbznumber1fan]

@@MS-rj8dp thank you for your comment. I found out they have a boxed set of all seasons of happy days at walmart it's over 100 dollars but well worth the money if you have it. And i purchased them because that is something i want to have in my collevtion of dvds and you are 100% correct they don't make comedy like this anymore. It's one of the best purchases i ever made.

[@BeingJapan]

Childhood hero. Love he is finally recognized for his acting talent.

[@mariav9445]

He's genuinely funny omg 😂

[@bloofan06]

I just love Henry Winkler to pieces!

[@jamesmin1239]

When he said "the dining room table is opposite the front door," the tone is a flashback of the Fonz when he's frustrated about something lol

[@elkin7450]

love love love the fonz!! xxxx

[@hitoshiigarashi5350]

He's so different from the Fonz, but everytime I watch him I'm waiting for Fonzy to pop out!

[@maryexstroughtonaire4244]

Go Henry!!!

[@andreatrue3054]

I had to rewind the opening a few times. I loved it!

[@newt6639]

One of the best ever! Humble too!

[@brendabest9086]

Geez eh - The Fonz . Thank you Mr Winkler for being my TV crush in the 70s . I still have my Fonzie doll , my Fonz plastic cup 👍

[@bobbycook8308]

If anyone ever doubts Henry's acting abilities. Go back watch every episode of happy days. Then watch interviews of him. Completely different people played by the same person

[@michaelcarlin1543]

Henry Winkler is one of the nicest guys around. My daughter was five years old and was a big Happy Days fan. She invited him to her birthday party and we actually got a rsvp letter from him. Classy classy man. He is our families " Uncle Henry"

[@codeNameMoose907]

Aww man, what a great actor!! Henry Winkler is just a very genuine and lovely human! He has definitely taken care of himself and looks wonderful!

[@RoyalMasterpiece]

Fonz Forever ❤

[@bettycogswell9851]

Is there anyone nicer than Henry Winkler out there in Hollywood?...I think not. What an angel..

[@all4mePope]

What a guy!!! Mr. Winkler is just awesome!!

[@klarsen117]

I freaking LOVE Henry 💜💜

[@diledile89]

I love this man i love him like a relative I don’t know why he is the best so sweet and such a nice guy

[@laurylannedubin7003]

I love Henry Winkler. I love the hava nagila dance; it is so hard and he nails it.

[@janet5610]

LOVED IT...FONZ!

[@keren.icehand]

Henry is awesome!🤣👍💜💜

[@heathermiller6046]

Man, Jimmy is so lucky! What a legend. And fit as a fiddle! 😘

[@Sands64]

Henry is the most adorable man! He’s the reason I watched Happy Days religiously when it first showed! I still watch it! I’ve had the privilege of meeting many celebrities and rockstars etc! I would love to meet Henry! He’s one of my favs! So down to Earth and hilarious! Has the best stories to tell! Him and Ron Howard!

[@edgarsmythe9875]

This was him re-enacting an iconic scene. Who remembers the episode when he went blind? He and Richie had the bust up at the dinner table. Superb all round acting and is still emotional now after all these years.

[@HAL_9000__]

That was a great episode, “Fonzie’s Blindness”, but to be clear, this was not the episode where he danced.

[@edgarsmythe9875]

@@HAL_9000__ I know that you goose

[@carolynlevering7970]

I was fortunate enough to get to meet him one time. They were doing a film on location where I worked in Tampa. Nicest guy ever.

[@lattescappucinosog]

He has so much energy, it's contagious

[@daviddriver2692]

Mr.Henry Winkler...this man has HARDLY a clue of HOW many people TRULY LOVE him..no matter what he has don or will EVER do,the creation of " The Fonz" will NEVER DIE. I hope he reads this,I thank you SO much,Sir and ANYone that gets to ACTUALLY meet you/shake your hand should feel blessed!!

[@cupcakes1087]

The Fonz! Eyyy! 👍❤️😂

[@betsyhope3266]

He really can tell a story. So funny. Love him.

[@ayaxa3]

Ayyy! The Fonz is back!

[@austinklein1172]

I LOVE Henry Winkler. He's a Legend an Icon and a Wonderful person.

[@ohkaydude19]

Him as the acting instructor/ladiesman is amazing. Berry is a good series.

[@blanksnafu9247]

Henry Winkler for president!

[@bmoshareholderappleshareho855]

He's an entertainer, not a politician.

[@lylawaters6345]

Why not? Under the Constitution we are allowed to write in candidates. I do it all the time.

[@BrocMajorz718]

I love Henry Winkler and always have since I was a little kid. Such a gentle soul.

[@han36solo]

That was f'n amazing! What a great guy!

[@bobbycook8308]

The fact that he can still do the fonz dance at that age is remarkable. A true legend

[@eileenshulkin4916]

So true I saw it again on rerun of happy days he was fantastic

[@ThePurpleskulls6]

You deserve that award Henry .You are still the coolest to me .

[@ScrewInTheTuna_]

I hope I’m that energetic when I’m that old! Heyyyyyyyyyyyyyy 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@bobmorgan1762]

Still the nicest man in Hollywood! He showed me a cool coin trick and told me to “keep your eye on the prize.”

[@Sebastian_Dinwiddie]

Damn, I remember that dance episode!

[@slida65]

Sit on it Aaaayyyyyy. Whoa. " Just a motorcycle huh Mr C ".

[@aroonramcharitar6396]

"Just a motorcycle Mr. C? And I suppose your mother was JUST a mother..." Howard: You break my roof. You take me to court. You lose the case. I pay half and the boys gets the rest? How come you don't have to pay anything? Fonzie: How come? It's cause I'm the Fonz ah. Ayyy!!!👍 😂😂😂

[@Furrylittleproblem12]

Man, I love Henry Winkler

[@annrodriguez2891]

My son suggested Barry a few months ago.i was so happy to see the Fonz as Gene..My son didn't understand my actual giddiness to see my childhood crush on TV again !Then he blew me away with his performance..I have an ice machine at work that shuts itself off ..I give it a Fonzie punch like the jukebox at Arnold's at low and behold we have ice!!!Henry Winkler is a legend

[@c.o.n.collectingofnostalgi889]

WOW WHAT A ENTRANCE 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@cycleSCUBA]

Genuine talent, not pretentious, real humour - and that entrance 😂

[@AnAmericanGirl4Sure]

....and not even out of breath!

[@bradstevens1707]

Henry Winkler a great actor, and in comedy with Happy Days. In 1996 he played in the movie Scream.

[@nicolepurcell157]

My first crush as a kid, Fonzy!

[@dthompson929]

How can you not love the Fonz!!!

[@RumbleFish69]

Watching Henry winkler do that brought tears to my eyes! I believe that I am ready to go now!

[@ski808]

A little late to the party, but Henry Winkler made such an impression on me as little child growing up in the early 70s in rural rural small town Malaysia. If you had to look cool, it had to be like the Fonz yknow? And he's so nice and warm and caring and kind in real life???

[@Sargethe1st]

Love this guy ! Aaaay, Fonzie’s back!! Childhood hero :)

[@totsmini3105]

Now here is a Man Worthy of Every Award imaginable!! - However, his humbleness, grateful for his everything and gracious personality exceeds All Ceremonial Awards!!!! A beautiful and tremendous epitome of a Normal-human!!!!

[@NipItInTheBud100]

Henry Winkler….one of, if not the nicest guy in the world!!

[@aaronwolowitzke606]

The Fonz!

[@Tokinbifter]

What a Legend!!

[@Iqra30635]

I remember when Henry was on a CBBC show called Henry Zipzer

[@kevinsmith1168]

Barry is a great show. Check it out...fantastic all the way around.

[@JohnCee754]

I have watched scores of Henry Winkler interviews -- here on KZbin and on TV -- and have yet to see one in which he is not a kind, genuine, down-to-earth, intelligent man. I wish every celebrity wore their fame with as much class as he does. He deserves every success he has achieved.