'Happy Days' Henry Winkler Still Has His 'Fonzie' Jacket And It's With Him Today

May 31, 2020 by apost team

Anyone who is a child of the eighties likely knows about iconic character Arthur Fonzarelli, known also as the beloved "Fonzie" on the television show "Happy Days."

Henry Winkler, the character that played Fonzie, carved a name for himself with his trademark slick, his signature "Aaaaaay," and his famous leather-clad form. He smoothly entered a room, wowed everyone with his charm and wit, and then took off the next day with several ladies at the same time.

Recently, Winkler appeared on the virtual Tonight Show with host Jimmy Fallon to reminisce on his time on "Happy Days," his career, and life in general. During the interview, Fallon asked Winkler about his tendency to hang onto memories of each project that he has worked on. "So, is it true that you take something with you from each set?" Fallon asks.

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"I am a hoarder," Winkler laughs. "I literally have my life in jackets." Winkler first produced a jacket from the "Lords Of Flatbush," then he moves on to more iconic pieces by unveiling one of the original leather jackets that he sported while playing Fonzie on "Happy Days." Fallon was absolutely astonished and overjoyed at seeing this iconic piece of television history.

"They made five jackets, and they put them under lock and key," Winkler explains. "I am fortunate to keep one of them and put it in my collection." He goes on to explain the significance of jackets in his life, including the jacket that led him to his wife, Stacey.

"I was in a store buying a sport coat. I had picked one out, then I noticed another one I liked, along with a beautiful girl who had red hair and purple parachute pants. I asked her which jacket I should get, and she replied, 'Both'. I should have known right then and there that there was a problem." 

He went on to say that when he went back the following week to get the jacket altered, she was there. The rest is jacket history.

Stacey Weitzman and Henry Winkler have been married for 42 years, almost as long as that iconic jacket has been in existence. Here's to many more years of quality leather and marital bliss!