Henry Winkler Reflects on Unhappy Days With Tom Hanks
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Key Points:
- Henry Winkler reflected on being removed as director of the 1989 film Turner & Hooch after less than two weeks, citing insecurity and giving strong direction that upset Tom Hanks and the dog co-stars.
- Studio executive Jeffrey Katzenberg expressed dissatisfaction with the footage, leading to Winkler's departure and replacement by Roger Spottiswood.
- Despite past tensions, Winkler acknowledged that he is still processing his relationship with Hanks and believes it could eventually be repaired.
- Winkler keeps a plastic model plane made by Hanks during their meetings, emphasizing that he does not consider their situation a feud.
- The actors' earlier connection includes Hanks guest-starring on Happy Days, although permission to use footage of this was denied for a later retrospective.
