Henry Winkler opened up on the latest episode of “In Depth With Graham Bensinger” about refusing to let ABC executives change the name of “Happy Days” to “Fonzie’s Happy Days” due to the explosive popularity of his character. Winkler starred as Arthur “Fonzie” Fonzarelli on all 11 seasons and 255 episodes of the iconic ABC sitcom. He debuted as a recurring role before being upped to a series regular during the show’s second season because of how beloved the Fonz became with fans.
\n\n“Before ‘Happy Days’, ABC was in the basement. It was the last of the three networks,” Winkler said. “And [ABC president Leonard Goldenson] came to my office, my dressing room, and he said, ‘First of all, I would like to call the show “Fonzie’s Happy Days.” We’re thinking of changing the title.’ And I said, ‘Sir, I’m really asking you not to do that’… We were really soaring in the in the ratings. It wasn’t broken. This would be a slap in the face. Why change the title if it is working so magnificently?”
\n\nWinkler was also concerned about keeping tensions among the ensemble cast at bay. According to the actor, Ron Howard was already annoyed with…
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