Is that the bronze Fonz?
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A life-size statue of the Fonz was dedicated yesterday in downtown Milwaukee. But have they really modelled it on Henry Winkler? Not sure they quite got his features right…
Several of the cast joined Winkler in the dedication, despite the fact that no episode was ever filmed in Milwaukee. But such statues have proven good for tourism in America.
A number of other US cities have likenesses including Mary Tyler Moore in Minneapolis (everyone takes their photo tossing their hat int he air), Bob Newhart in Chicago, Elvis Presley in Honolulu, Ralph Kramden in New York City, Samantha from Bewitched in Salem, Massachusetts, and Andy Griffith in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Henry Winkler, who portrayed “The Fonz,” along with Marion Ross (Mrs. Cunningham), Tom Bosley (Mr. Cunningham), Erin Moran (Joanie), Donnie Most (Ralph Malph) and Anson Williams (Potsie), attended the dedication, along with the show’s creator, director/producer, Garry Marshall.
Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams from Laverne & Shirley were also expected.
One day somebody should dedicate a statue to Jumping the Shark…
Source: CBS News