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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ron Howard Reveals How He Really Felt About His 'Happy Days' Co-Star Henry Winkler
Ron Howard is revealing if it was a happy day when he met his co-star Henry Winkler. In the 1970s, Howard and Winkler starred in the ABC sitcom 'Happy Days' as Ritchie Cunningham and Fonzie — 'The Fonz' to fans. Now, more than half a century since the show first aired, Howard is reflecting on their first meeting. In an interview posted on Thursday, Howard told People that the two actors 'clicked.' Although it began strictly on a 'professional level' at first, Howard said he 'looked up to' his co-star. 'Henry's a few years older than I am. Yale-educated, and he looked at acting in a way that was — it wasn't Hollywood,' he said. 'It was a little more intellectual. It was theater-based, and that was new to me. But more than anything, we just got along beautifully and worked well together.' Howard also stated that Winkler stood out from others in the industry at the time. The camaraderie between the two may not have initially started jukebox magic, but it grew to a lasting creative partnership and friendship. In a May 22 interview with the outlet, Howard also credited Winkler with helping launch his directing career. While working on their sitcom, Howard was honing his craft — and after he left the series, opportunity knocked in the form of the 1982 film 'Night Shift.' 'Henry was always so supportive of that. When Henry said yes to Night Shift, that's what got that movie greenlit,' Howard reminisced. 'He played a hand in helping my dream ultimately come true, which was to be a studio, Hollywood, feature director.' Henry Winkler Drops The Hammer On Troll In Kimmel's 'Mean Tweets' Henry Winkler Rocks Impressive Lockdown Beard On 'The Tonight Show' Henry Winkler Busts Out Strenuous Fonzie Dance On 'Tonight Show'
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ron Howard Reveals Whether He ‘Clicked Immediately' with 'Happy Days' Costar Henry Winkler (Exclusive)
Ron Howard has opened up about enduring friendship with his Happy Days costar Henry Winkler "We clicked immediately," Howard said of connecting with his old pal while speaking exclusively to PEOPLE at the WSJ Future of Everything event on Wednesday, May 28 The pair have stayed friends over the decades, with Winkler even serving as godfather to Howard's daughter, actress Bryce Dallas HowardRon Howard and his Happy Days costar Henry Winkler were destined to become friends from the start. The 71-year-old actor and director shared that the great chemistry between him and Winkler — who played Richie and Fonzie, respectively, on the classic sitcom — translated onscreen as well as off. 'We clicked. 'We — Henry Winkler and I — clicked immediately, on a kind of professional level, but I also looked up to him,' Howard tells PEOPLE at the WSJ Future of Everything event on Wednesday, May 28 at The Glasshouse in New York City. He said one of the things that initially intrigued him about The Waterboy star, 79, was how he was so unlike the rest of the people in Hollywood that Howard had met at the time. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. 'Henry's a few years older than I am. Yale educated, and he looked at acting in a way that was — it wasn't Hollywood,' Howard shares. 'It was a little more intellectual. It was theater based, and that was new to me. But more than anything, we just got along beautifully and worked well together.' That mutual bond deepened over the years, leading to a decades-long friendship that stood the test of time and even produced classic films like 1982's Night Shift — which Howard said Winkler helped to get 'greenlit.' is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! 'When he agreed to do Night Shift, which was the first film Brian [Grazer] and I made together, it helped get the movie greenlit when Henry committed to be in the film, and so he did us both a huge solid when he committed to that movie,' he says. Howard told PEOPLE earlier this month that because of Winkler's support in Night Shift, his friend 'played a hand in helping my dream ultimately come true, which was to be a studio, Hollywood, feature director.' He would go on to direct movies like A Beautiful Mind, Apollo 13 and The Da Vinci Code. Winkler was a willing participant, as he shared at the Steel City Con in Pittsburgh in April that Howard once asked him if he thought he 'could do' directing and he responded saying, ''Ron, knowing you, if you were a brain surgeon, even if I didn't need to, I would be a patient.' And he went on." The pair grew so close that the Rush director even made Winkler the godfather to his actress daughter Bryce Dallas Howard, 44. The Help star has also referred to Winkler in the past as someone who is 'like a father to me.' Winkler has equally praised his old friend over the years, previously saying of the Eden director, "You would never know that Ron was a star. He was another member of this wonderful unit." Read the original article on People
Axios
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Where to find the Boston area's summer beer gardens
The Boston area is packed with beer gardens selling local brews, from Aeronaut Allston to Night Shift's pop-ups along the Charles River. Here's where to go. Aeronaut Allston kicked off its summer season on May 16, running through June 28. Hours: 5–10:30pm Friday and Saturday. Cisco Brewers Seaport, Boston's favorite parking lot beer garden, will return in full swing after Memorial Day. Hours: 4–11pm Tuesday–Thursday; 3–11pm Friday; 12–11pm Saturday and Sunday. Distraction and Democracy Brewing are running the beer garden at City Hall Plaza this season. Hours: 3–8pm Monday–Wednesday; 3–9pm Thursday and Friday; 12-9pm Saturday; 12–8pm Sunday. Dockside Beer Garden near the New England Aquarium is back on with brews, clam chowder, corn dogs, fish tacos and other items. Hours: Noon–6pm daily. One Reason Garden Bar at the Charles Hotel reopened in Harvard Square earlier this month. Hours: 4–9pm Wednesday–Friday; 12–9pm Saturday; 12–6pm Sunday, all if weather permits. Night Shift Brewing's three Boston beer gardens are open, selling beers, hard seltzers, wines and nonalcoholic drinks. Night Shift Esplanade is by the Hatch Shell along the Charles River. Hours: 4–10pm Wednesday–Friday; 12–10pm Saturday; 12–8pm Sunday. Night Shift Allston is at Herter Park along the Charles River. Hours: 4–10pm Thursday and Friday; 12–10pm Saturday; 12–8pm Sunday. The third beer garden is on the Greenway near South Station. Hours: 3–8pm Tuesday–Friday; 12–6pm Saturday. Summer hours take effect tomorrow (Friday) at Sam Adams' downtown taproom. The Anchor in the Charlestown Navy Yard is back. Trillium Garden on the Greenway has food trucks selling tacos and Latin soul food. UnCommon Corner, the Boston Common beer garden run by Harpoon Brewery and Emerson College, returned this month with food from El Jefe's Taqueria.
Forbes
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Jon Pardi On His New Album ‘Honkytonk Hollywood' – ‘It's Everything I Wanted'
Singer/songwriter Jon Pardi Over the past decade, Jon Pardi has carved his own path in country music with his signature twang, and a style, swagger, and sound that backs his dedication to 'modernizing honky tonk music.' His string of No. 1 hits includes 'Head Over Boots' 'Dirt On My Boots,' 'Heartache On the Dance Floor,' 'Night Shift' and many others. The California-native has now released his fifth studio album, Honkytonk Hollywood, and it elevates what he's done in the past to an even higher level. Pardi sought out producer, Jay Joyce (who has worked with Eric Church, Brothers Osborne, and Lainey Wilson), poured through more than 150 songs, and brought his touring band into the studio to make what he believes is his greatest album, so far. Cover of Jon Pardi's new album "Honkytonk Hollywood" 'We didn't hold back,' Pardi says. 'I wanted to come together with Jay and do one of the country-est records he's ever done, which is this record. I mean, he's done some country records, but this is country, country.' He laughs, then adds, 'We spent more than three weeks making it. We went through so many songs, and we cut what we loved, what felt good, and melted it down into gold. It's a really great album.' Several factors sparked Pardi's decision to change producers and try something different. One of his singles from his last album didn't do as well as he'd hoped, some of the people he'd worked with at Capitol Records over the past decade had moved on, and then, Pardi, who is a longtime Tom Petty fan, came across something the late superstar had said about 'his' approach to recording albums. 'They'd put out a new documentary about Tom Petty on Amazon and he was talking about how he likes to work with new producers every three or whatever records because it pushes him as an artist, musician, and songwriter. It puts him in a new place. After I saw that, I contacted Jay. He seemed excited and he's not one to get excited. Then, when we compared calendars, we had the same dates open. So, I saw all of that as a sign. And it was cool to be chosen to work with him.' Pardi and Joyce spent more than three weeks in the studio, working on all 17 new songs, taking time to build, improve, and make each one better and better. Pardi said it was especially nice to have his touring band help with the album. 'Me and the guys, we're a great band. We just loving playing. But it was different when we went in with Jay. He brought us to 'school.' After the album, I call him the professor.' Pardi is extremely proud of the end result. 'It's got grit to it. I love what it sounds like. It's everything I wanted.' From the rousing 'Boots Off' to the steamy 'Love the Lights Out' to the smooth 'Hey California,' to 'She Drives Away,'( complete with steel guitar and triple fiddles) Honkytonk Hollywood, has it all. And his single, 'Friday Night Heartbreaker,' is already making its way up the country charts. 'There's a lot of rock influence, like classic rock,' Pardi says. 'Like the Tom Petty era or event Aerosmith. There's some of that stuff that lives on this record which is really cool.' Pardi, who just kicked off his Honkytonk Hollywood Tour, says he's excited about getting out and sharing so many of these new songs. 'We're always excited to play shows, but it's been two years without new music, so this new album makes it so much more fun.' Jon Pardi performs during Honkytonk Hollywood Tour
CBS News
04-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Ron Howard and Henry Winkler talk "Happy Days" reunion at Steel City Con
It's the Pittsburgh mecca for all things fandom. Steel City Con is back at the Monroeville Convention Center. At 10 a.m. on Friday, the doors to Steel City Con opened to thousands of pop culture fans, who were coming to do everything from a little shopping for vintage toys and art to showing off their unique outfits and costumes. The Kayla family, who came all dressed as different versions of Superman, say that this event is, "This has been kind of our tradition since he was little, little," said J.W. Kayla. "We started working on little costumes and then it grew into where we would just plan out a nice family costume and go do a quick change at the hotel, come back and do something different the rest of the day. I love it. It keeps you young and it's fun!" And part of the fun for a lot of people at these types of conventions is meeting their favorite celebrities. This weekend, over 30 stars from film and TV have made the journey to western Pennsylvania to connect with fans. And this Steel City Con is especially big because for the first time since the hit TV show "Happy Days" wrapped in 1984, its core cast members Henry Winkler, Ron Howard, Anson Williams and Don Most are all back together. KDKA-TV's Chris DeRose met up with both Ron Howard and Henry Winkler backstage. Chris DeRose: "What's so great about coming to these conventions and meeting fans?" Howard: "First of all, it's great, when you are working on film sets all the time, you are working more for each other and yourself, and you might to a primer or something, but it's all kind of formal," Howard said. And here, you just get that direct energy. But look, I got to say, largely we are here to have a reunion. And we all stay in touch, all of us. And here we are all going to be together and hang and have dinner." Winkler: "For the first time ever, we are all together. I have been with Don and Anson before, but this is Ron's second convention in history. I am overwhelmed that we are here all together." DeRose: "What makes 'Happy Days' withstand the test of time? It is still going; you can still turn on the TV and watch it." Winkler: "I will tell you why. Our leader, the genius of Garry Marshall set it in the 50s so it would be timeless, so that no matter when you turn it on, it was never dated and that was his thought, and the stories are human, wonderful stories." Howard: "They are about family, they are about friendship and those themes just endure." DeRose: "Well if Michael Keaton were here, another great Pittsburgher, we would have a 'Night Shift' reunion!" Howard: "We sure would. We sure would." Winkler: "Yes." DeRose: "Next time!" Howard: "Next time, you bet." DeRose: "Thank you guys!" Steel City Con runs through Sunday, April 6. For tickets and more information, click here .
