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Winkler Unbothered by Fonz's Infamous Jump
22 Mar
Summary
- Henry Winkler is unfazed by the Fonz's 'jump the shark' moment.
- The stunt propelled 'Happy Days' to continued ratings success.
- Winkler's father prompted him to reveal his waterskiing skills.
Henry Winkler, celebrated for his role as the Fonz in "Happy Days," expressed indifference towards the infamous "jump the shark" moment. Winkler stated that the show maintained its top ratings for years following the stunt, suggesting it had no detrimental effect on its popularity.
He revealed the origin of the Fonz's waterskiing escapade stemmed from his father encouraging him to inform creator Garry Marshall of his abilities. Winkler performed all the regular waterskiing sequences himself on the show, though he was not permitted to execute the shark jump stunt and lacked the skill to do so.
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