Fonzie's Legacy: A Cautionary Tale of Ego and Ensembles A recent episode of "In Depth With Graham Bensinger" featuring Henry Winkler shed new light on a little known aspect of television history.
When ABC network executives suggested changing the title of the show "Happy Days" to "Fonzie's Happy Days," Winkler refused, citing concerns that it would be a slap in the face to his co stars.
The proposed title change was likely an attempt by ABC to capitalize on Fonzie's growing popularity. At the time, the network was struggling financially, and "Happy Days" was its top rated show.