Beloved TV Legend’s Wholesome Complaint About His Own Statue Will Make You Grin

Quick Smiles:

• Henry Winkler hilariously admits his iconic Fonz statue is taller than he is
• The beloved actor still visits the Bronze Fonz in Milwaukee whenever he can
• Fans share heartwarming memories of how the character brightened their childhoods

Happy Days is one of the most iconic television series of all time. The story followed the lives of Richie Cunningham and his best friends Potsie Weber, Ralph Malph, and, of course, Arthur Fonzarelli, better known as The Fonz.

The show took place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in the 1950s. The kids hung out at Al’s Diner and had a wholesome, good time. Henry Winkler portrayed The Fonz for all 11 seasons of the show.

OH YES I visit when I'm in Milwaukee pic.twitter.com/75GVCPL2YX

— Henry Winkler (@hwinkler4real) August 9, 2016

During a recent appearance on the Today Show, Henry Winkler made a hilarious confession about the famed Fonz statue in Milwaukee.

“You know what pisses me off? He’s taller,” Henry joked.

“He’s taller than I am. I don’t look him in the eye.”

Although he and the Bronze Fonz statue aren’t exactly the same height, Henry Winkler is sure to stop by and see his character’s likeness when he’s in town. The actor’s playful gripe about the statue shows his enduring affection for the character that made him a household name.

Henry Winkler shared a photo standing with the Bronze Fonz on social media, and fans loved seeing the two of them together. Plenty shared their own memories of Happy Days and stops at the statue while in Milwaukee.

“I love that you’ve embraced the Fonz. The character has meant so much to so many!” a fan shared.

“I realize ur really just an actor that played the Fonz- but in my book, still the coolest hands down!!” another person wrote.

Henry Winkler’s portrayal of the Fonz meant so much to his fans who still love watching him today. The character represented coolness with kindness, showing young viewers that you could be tough and tender at the same time.

“I’m smiling as I look at this because when this show started around 1974, I watched and loved it… then your character was introduced into the show in a cloth jacket (leather came later) this was during my teen years and was a huge fan of your character, it was great having that,” someone shared.

The Bronze Fonz statue has become a beloved Milwaukee landmark, reminding visitors of a simpler time when families gathered around the television for wholesome entertainment. And Henry Winkler’s continued visits to his character’s statue show the genuine warmth and humility that have made him a treasured figure both on and off screen.

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