Henry Winkler says just 1 Happy Days actor let fame go to his head
ew.com • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Henry Winkler described the "Happy Days" set as an ego-free environment where the cast worked as an ensemble, with one exception: a guest star who repeatedly boasted about his fan mail, which Winkler discouraged.
- The guest star who disrupted the set's harmony played the character Eugene, portrayed by Denis Mandel, who appeared in 10 episodes during seasons 8 and 9.
- Winkler recalled Ron Howard advising him to control his temper on set, emphasizing respect for the writers, advice Winkler took seriously and appreciated.
- Winkler expressed no surprise at Howard's rise to a prominent Hollywood director, noting Howard's early ambition and his own enthusiastic support for Howard's dreams.
- Winkler later starred in Howard's second directorial film, "Night Shift," and praised Howard's leadership and attention to detail during production, highlighting the crew's trust in Howard's direction.
