Henry Winkler, renowned for his role as Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli on the sitcom Happy Days, made a personal appearance alongside his bronze counterpart on the city's Riverwalk. According to the Journal Sentinel, Winkler was joined by his wife, Stacey Weitzman, as he posed with the Bronze Fonz, a statue that has become one of Milwaukee's most popular photo ops.
The likeness of Winkler's iconic TV character has stood tall since it was unveiled in 2008, owing to an initiative led by Visit Milwaukee and the efforts of artist Gerald Sawyer. Winkler's visit was linked to his book promotion for "Being Henry... The Fonz and Beyond," a memoir detailing his experiences beyond the leather jacket of one of television's most beloved characters, as reported by TMJ4. While the Bronze Fonz is an everyday sight for locals, Winkler's presence added an extra layer of excitement to an otherwise static attraction.
Fans looking to engage more with Winkler had the opportunity to attend a book promotion event at the Oriental Theatre, a partnership involving Boswell Book Company and Milwaukee Film. As detailed by CBS 58, tickets for the 7 p.m. talk were available for $30.
Demonstrating his affection for the city that housed the fictional Cunningham family of Happy Days, Winkler took to social media exclaiming, "When in Wonderful Milwaukee …..." The statue, which experienced a temporary disappearance in years past for routine maintenance, has since returned much to the delight of its fans, as per an account to the Journal Sentinel.
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