Henry Winkler is so happy to be here, 50 years after the debut of “Happy Days.”
The actor, who memorably played Fonzie on the hit sitcom for all 11 seasons, spoke with FOX News Digital at Sunday night's Critics Choice Awards.
“Fifty years? Where's my walker?” joked Winkler, who was nominated for best supporting actor in a comedy series for his role in “Barry.”
“It's amazing that I'm still standing, but I'm here and I'm grateful,” he continued.
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Henry Winkler told Fox News Digital that 50 years after “Happy Days” debuted, he's amazed that he's “still standing and grateful to be here.” Told. (Gilbert Flores/Variety, via Getty Images)
Winkler also said he still cherishes his time on the show.
“It was a really great experience from the first day to the last,” he said, adding, “I just talked to Ron.” [Howard]He is making a movie in Australia, but yesterday we became close like a family. ”
“Happy Days” first aired on ABC on January 15, 1974, and starred Winkler, Ron Howard, Marion Ross, Erin Moran, and Tom Bosley.
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The cast of “Happy Days,'' including additional cast from later seasons. (Bob D'Amico/American Broadcasting Company, via Getty Images)
Created by Garry Marshall, the film follows the life and times of Richie Cunningham (Howard) and his friends and family in the Midwest during the 1950s and '60s. This is one of his most successful sitcoms of all time and spawned several spin-off his series, including “Laverne & Shirley,'' “Mork & Mindy,'' and “Joanie Loves Chachi.''
Winkler's character, Arthur “The Fonz” Fonzarelli, quickly became popular, which Winkler admitted may have caused some friction on set.
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Winkler admitted on Fox News Digital in October that while his character's popularity grew rapidly, he was “always careful not to flaunt it in any way.” (Getty Images)
As Winkler told Fox News Digital last October during the publication of his memoir, “Being Henry: The Fonz…and Beyond,” I'm glad that all the cast members, including him, were able to participate. [my character’s popularity] was happening, but I was a member of the ensemble, and that was more noble than bragging. ”
Winkler also said he learned a lot from Howard.
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“I learned a lot from Ron,” the 78-year-old recalled. “He was completely rooted in his parents. They didn't let anything bad happen. He remained professional. This was his job and I learned from watching him. “I'm older, 10 years older, so I had some theater experience.” “There were commercials on the East Coast about how to become a professional. I felt responsible for what I had to do. I never doubted it, but I still had a lot to learn.”
