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According to the “King of Cool” himself, “The Fonz” (Henry Winkler) never actually rode any motorcycles during the ten year Happy Days television run. Winkler, never rode a bike in real life either, he has dyslexia, which made it difficult for him to co-ordinate the clutch, throttle and brake. Instead, the bikes (Harley Davidson’s, Triumph’s, BSA’s were used) were mounted on a piece of wood with wheels to make it look like he was riding, even though I am not shocked, I am a little disappointed…
You can watch the interview with Winkler, the famous motorcycle jump “The Fonz” made over 14 trashcans and a bonus “Jump the Shark” video after the jump.
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“Jump the Shark”, as per Phoghat’s request:
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Discussion
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Ya, I was going to throw it in but decided not to at the last minute, you made me feel bad so its in there now, enjoy!
June 3rd, 2009 at 9:19 am
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Well, granted Henry Winkler, the actor, never rode. But the character he created, The Fonz? He rode. He is still, and forever, the epitome of 70′s sitcom cool.
June 8th, 2009 at 8:08 am
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Poor Winckler, maybe he is a motorcycle enthusiasts but never ever rode a bike in real life…
August 14th, 2009 at 9:59 am
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wrong! He rides right here in this link at 3:50 into the clip.
January 5th, 2011 at 12:34 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbtQd9y4uYc
What? You couldn’t find the “Jump The Shark”?
June 3rd, 2009 at 9:06 am