The Real Story Behind Hollywood Icons Henry Winkler and Tom Hanks’ Decades-Long Feud

They Met on the “Happy Days” Set

At the time, Howard played the Fonz’s red-haired sidekick, Richie Cunningham. In various episodes, Richie did everything he could to get a date. And he often relied on The Fonz for advice with women since he was such a ladies’ man.