Henry Winkler on Insane Popularity of Happy Days, Shooting Barry & Working with Wes Anderson

Henry talks about shooting “Barry” with Bill Hader, his new kids book Alien Superstar: Hollywood vs. The Galaxy, not being able to go in public during the enormous popularity of “Happy Days,” and being in the new Wes Anderson movie The French Dispatch.
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[@Syclone0044]

Henry Winkler is honestly the all time happiest, most cheerful, most positive, most gracious person I’ve ever seen. He’s so inspiring, I wish I knew his secret to endless positivity and happiness. Keep in mind this is a guy who was born with a learning disability and did not have an easy ride through life.

[@michaelfernandez7805]

That's A great Statement. How's the most important in your LIFE?

[@michaelfernandez7805]

How are you Disabled" When Can we Talk?

[@umair111]

I often find super humble people have typically been through a lot

[@twonumber22]

He likes to go fishing.

[@steveb796]

He’s dating the Polanski twins.

[@rsomers8032]

I actually went to a taping of Happy Days on the Paramount lot in Hollywood back in the day. Henry Winkler is one of the nicest guys... After the taping as the audience were being led out the Melrose Blvd exit. Henry Winkler came towards the audience to thank us all for coming. My girlfriend at the time asked if she could give Henry a kiss on the cheek. He said, sure! She did and he then kissed her on her cheek. She definitely told her friends at school the next day she kissed the Fonz.

[@noel5326]

Haha this is awesome, cool to hear experiences from back in the day.

[@Syclone0044]

Now that’s epic! I can only imagine her friends’ various reactions!😄

[@cornerstone1000]

So cool to say the Fonz kissed you!!

[@Mortthemoose]

Wow!! What a story! Fonzie was my crush, growing up! 😎👍👍😅 Henry Winkler has been my crush for decades though! Such a lovely guy!

[@brandiebishop8473]

This man is a national treasure. He literally is the sweetest and is so appreciative of his fans. This is showcased on better late than never. Where he stops to greet fans and they keep losing him. He’s had such a great and varied career. I’m glad Happy Days didn’t type cast him.

[@seechunchong9876]

You can add universal treasure. When we were young, my friend and me was crossing the road without looking. A bicycle rammed into him. He got up, took out his comb and coolly combed his hair. Damn, Fonzie will be extremely proud of him. Hahaha. Cheers from Malaysia

[@wildriftprofessor1782]

Universal treasure for sure. He's such a genuinely beautiful soul.

[@NoUploadJustComment]

Always the most likable person in the room. What a mensch.

[@robstewart1703]

I had no clue what mensch meant.. thanks.

[@NoMoreLullabies]

Its always happy days when Henry Wrinkler shows up!

[@Chaninification]

Wow! Henry completely blew my mind with his ability to still interject the Fonz so seamlessly.

[@ainemcdonnelll]

He’s so gentle and sweet 🥰

[@Mr1stcat]

It's the Fonz

[@hazelanderson1479]

@@Mr1stcat Heeeeeyyyyyy!

[@cobracommander806]

Oh so you've met him off camera?

[@eneobande7433]

What a pure man

[@BryanRiel]

I was once at a stoplight in LA with a few friends when Wrinkler crossed the street - he radiated with the same positive, wholesome energy here, sporting a pastel sweater, and a giant smile on his face. Glad he's still going strong!

[@memoir02]

You never could've told me as a kid in the 90s watching Happy Days reruns that the guy playing "The Fonz" was gonna be one of my favorite people in the whole world lol. He's so joyful, humble and full of glee!

[@cricketj7399]

I'm pretty young and I love Happy Days too. Not just for baby boomers. 😊👏

[@kingofparadise4173]

Hendrik admires Robert B. Reich who wants to bust the chops of Kristen Sinema. Winkler is playing you for a fool!

[@gh5208]

Henry Winkler's enthusiasm is contagious! A GREAT soul !

[@choria35]

Love that he can still nail the Fonz voice.

[@kay2thebeat298]

Jimmy thank you for letting Henry ramble. The joy that emits from him… contagious

[@70foolio]

I have never fell out of LOVE with Fonzie. Brings back some much happy feelings and he looks so good because he has a such a great spirit.

[@gavindean]

you can't help but love Henry!

[@thorstwistedbeard6314]

Aww, he's such a charming guy. I loved Happy Days when I was a kid.

[@BRealBStrong]

My mother is a flight attendant and has had the pleasure of having Mr. Winkler as a passenger several times. She has said that he is this kind, gleeful, joyous, and wonderful in person as well. A true gentleman.

[@darrellpowell6042]

The Fonz is world wide famous to certain generations. In the UK we got Happy Days and was such a massive hit in the UK too. Henry is such a nice guy, good luck to him.

[@caltopher]

76 years old and dripping with more charm than your regular 26 year old.

[@jonathanfalkowsky672]

He'll be 76 on Oct 30.

[@mguarin912]

No 26 year old has real charm. 😂

[@ebogar42]

Sociopaths are good at charm. Sit on it!

[@cobracommander806]

@@ebogar42 Ahaha! They're so impressed with the people who can fake it - go figure. AcToRs ArE sUcH gOoD pEoPle

[@ebogar42]

@@cobracommander806 Pretty much anyone socialized can fake it. Some better than others though.

[@SimDowd66]

Henry - what a dude!

[@justsaying3729]

I love Henry Winkler. Just a great person.

[@angiesunnie8469]

If we had a world of Mr. Winkler 's what a pleasant world it would be. 🌈

[@johngormaley4231]

I’m so glad Winkler is as likable in real life as he appears. A great fishing buddy for sure.

[@xMysticJames]

What a wholesome man! I love him.

[@Steve-gc5nt]

Love this guy.

[@emilydavison2053]

He's in a children's BBC programme called Hank Zipzer. Is it shown in America? He wrote it - it's about a boy who has trouble reading. I think it's part based on his life.

[@Syclone0044]

Yes he suffers from dyslexia and struggled in school greatly because of it

[@ashaanderson7971]

I just want to sit and listen to him tell stories all day, every day 🙂

[@wildthinair]

I met him in London. Great guy 🇬🇧

[@snarkycharlies]

Next year's Emmys is gonna be Barry vs. Ted Lasso and I don't think I can cope with that.

[@saimcheeda93]

6:48 he instantly transformed back in the Fonz

[@Hotspur62]

I really enjoyed this segment. Love that Henry Winkler!

[@우사민-r3c]

Every cast member of Happy Days have remained close friends to this day and have never publicly bad mouthed each other. That's saying a lot.

[@MC-zg2lt]

Except Erin Moran (Joanie)

[@우사민-r3c]

@@MC-zg2lt In their defense, many of her costars tried to help Erin but she just went down a dark path.

[@MC-zg2lt]

You said every cast member are still close. I just simply pointed out except Erin Moran. And they probably did the best they could regarding her situation.

[@우사민-r3c]

@@MC-zg2lt Yes it was a tragic downfall and death. The cast must have been devastated.

[@highhorseofcourse]

I ❤ Henry!!

[@nongthip]

For the record, Henry Winkler is listed as 5'6" (168cm) but NO ONE ever told Fonzie he was short! ;-)

[@hazelanderson1479]

Good things come in small bundles.

[@Syclone0044]

Well I think the worldwide average height for a man is 5’5” or 5’6”, no really look it up

[@evenflowsteven]

National treasure!

[@TurtleTimeVoiceOvers]

We ❤️❤️❤️ Henry Winkler.

[@MrHeretrix]

I can't wait for Barry to come back on. That show is amazing.

[@l00neyserg51]

06:45 That was epic.

[@flake4710]

hes so pleasant god bless his heart

[@johnedwardjones999]

Never missed an episode of Happy Days. Made me happy everytime. Thanks to Henry and the whole cast.

[@gauravvikalp]

He was so good in Barry! I love him- so wholesome!

[@yankeeladee02]

💛 Aaaaay, Henry is even more cool than The Fonz 👍🏼😎 Love this sweet man.💛

[@zaiochan5730]

You can tell that he's genuinely a nice person to be around. Glad he finally did get his well deserved come back.

[@crisfield4364]

Henry Winkler might be my most favorite person in the world.

[@IanFitze]

... so good - I'm always reminded of him playing against type in Parks and Rec and 'jumping the shark' on the boardwalk in Arrested Development.

[@traffic2678]

SUCH A DELIGHT

[@seant.9912]

Winkler is always a breathe of fresh air

[@Epitecture]

What a national treasure. 👍👍

[@barbaramelady110]

He is a treasure for sure ,great interview xoxo

[@noeliajaime7656]

Henry is a national treasure. What a super great guy and great actor.🤗

[@bonjoev2781]

I just want to see Henry put the leather jacket back on and dye the hair jet black. He can totally pull it off still.

[@autonomous1520]

Harry’s that guy you talk to for 5 hours and thought it was only 10 minutes. Love the way he explains things 🤣

[@DOLfirst]

Did you mean Henry?

[@everintransit4240]

I didn't care for Happy Days as a kid back at that time but even so I was always a fan of Henry's.

[@kallen868]

I loved Happy Days but thought Laverne & Shirley was funnier.

[@stevenadams1795]

Still cool after all these years! Childhood hero. Love to meet him someday!

[@jill_the_organized_hoarder]

Gosh this man is goals! No one nicer than Henry Winkler.

[@gsmith207]

At 54 growing up with Happy days, I always thought he was 6 foot tall. Haaa! What an awesome person, just love him.

[@d0itn0w]

Henry Winkler is so natural story teller, so pleaseant, God bless him many years

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[@pedrovskxd9963]

I'd pay to have a version of any piece of film/show/book narrated by Henry. Dude's just so enthusiastic

[@JonnyDIY]

Busy man. I always enjoy hearing tidbits about Henry's love of fly fishing. Wow didn't know Jimmy was an angler too 👍

[@NewMessage]

Now all I can think about is whether or not I need something Winkled.

[@michelleleonard2421]

🤣

[@scottnorwood659]

Why can’t all celebrities be like henry Winkler. He really is as nice in real life. Possibly the nicest person in showbiz.

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[@eyeDavid]

Try not to smile watching this man

[@HettiedeKorteDiplomaat]

Such a nice guy.

[@lt_ghostout1353]

a true legend !!

[@johaniffsofiz]

I absolutely love listening to him speak. So eloquent, fun, and lively. And you know his talent and charisma is so huge that when he brings out The Fonze he transforms from a nice old man to a leader of men. What a great person and actor!

[@cricketj7399]

Every generation will love such a classic. Happy Days.

[@taylerannsupergirl5587]

American Christmas Carol still my favourite xmas movie.

[@kallen868]

Now he's old enough to play it!

[@recole374]

I love Henry Winkler 🥰

[@andresa1490]

Thats "The Fonz" cool guy for life.

[@clairelowry9122]

On top of being entertaining, Winkler is interesting. I like that.

[@piyushsharma7232]

I love this man❤️

[@garytheo]

What a wonderful man.

[@ashleybauer1070]

Omg… I get where Fred Armisen got the inspiration for Big Mouth…… amazing!! So spot on!

[@maureen669]

It's adorable that he acts like a new kid in Hollywood. Absolutely loveable and I CANT WAIT FOR BARRY!!!!!!!

[@amirnimo2]

one of the best interviews EVER

[@MrVikingsandra]

He's the best

[@sparkymcplug3765]

Loved him on Arrested Development.

[@jeffromanowski387]

Love the Fonze….binge watching happy days.

[@BobSmith-cm7dm]

"First film in seven years.." Did we already forget about Isles of Dogs ?

[@sanstar2007]

Henry Winkler is a National Treasure. I love everything about him. Just a wonderful human being.

[@kjs11607]

I’ve always loved him, but he is truly the most adorable person ever. 🥰🥰🥰

[@marktodd6187]

The second he went into the Fonz's voice I was five years old again.

[@leahmoore6820]

Imagine having that kind of power to part people like the Red Sea.

[@southpawbillings9292]

“We write the entertainment. We’re not the assignment.” 🔥Unreal🔥

[@AndrewsOpinion15]

HAPPY 76TH BIRTHDAY HENRY WINKLER !!!!

[@FEARisCOLD]

Ive watched this man my whole life and I still ask how is this adorable man the same guy who played The Fonz.

[@natebentz2723]

Kimmel when Henry tells the story of moving a millimeter. He definitely could have capitalized on that and made it funny to add to the over-the-topness of a famous director giving a small note: "It's really about that? *long pause* "

[@ValerieKayParteeReid]

I LOVE HENRY WINKLER!! SO DELIGHTFUL!❤❤❤

[@cricketj7399]

I like Henry Winkler and Happy Days. I'm only 43 years old and I try to watch the show every night. On an old tv show channel. I name my mantises after him and his characters on the show. Mr Winkler is pretty cool.

[@genrlgadget]

I love Henry Winkler! I was a little disappointed, however, after watching the clip... I read the video title and immediately thought, "Oh my God! They gave Barry Zuckercorn his own spinoff?!? I can't wait to watch it!"

[@richardmadden2761]

Henry loved you in Nightshift

[@juliawirch2454]

We need to protect this man at all costs.

[@djctoafn]

Henry Winkler - what an awesome bloke ;-)

[@kuttannt78]

Can't wait for Barry season 3🌟

[@TheMonroemomma]

Oh, I've loved Henry Winkler all of my life! Great interview. He's so charming and engaging!

[@classictalkies]

Nicest man in showbiz 🥰

[@michellebiland5163]

Henry has great energy. 🎉🎉

[@belindabenz3090]

The Fonz! Aaaahhh 👍👍👍👍

[@mariannebrandon8891]

I’m so excited for Barry to come back

[@bleedy01]

He sums up the plot in 20 sec, Genius