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Ron Howard Wanted to Leave ‘Happy Days’ at the Start Due to the Popularity of Henry Winkler’s Fonzie


Ron Howard almost left 'Happy Days' in the very beginning due to the popularity of Henry Winkler's Fonzie. He ended up staying on the show until season 7.

I’m asking you, if you never listen to me again, leave it alone,'” Henry, 78, told The New York Times in an interview published on Monday, January 15. Do you feel like you’ve become a secondhand citizen on your own show?’” the Oscar winner told Closer in December 2023. Fotos International/Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesRon went on to become one of the most notable directors in Hollywood, with Parenthood, Apollo 13, Cinderella Man, Inferno and more under his belt.

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