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Rhiannon12866

(242,025 posts)
Tue Aug 26, 2025, 08:52 PM Aug 26

Henry Winkler on art, iconic roles, being COOL and truth in the MAGA era - The Beat - MSNBC



Henry Winkler joins MSNBC’s Ari Melber for an extended, lighthearted conversation, reflecting on his iconic roles from “Happy Days” to “Scream,” and discussing making art in the MAGA era and the age of AI. - Aired on 08/26/2025.
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Henry Winkler on art, iconic roles, being COOL and truth in the MAGA era - The Beat - MSNBC (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 Aug 26 OP
I knew about "The Fonz," of course - soldierant Aug 26 #1
And I remember a political ad that he appeared in, think it was for Obama Rhiannon12866 Aug 26 #2
That must have been great. That was a period in my life when I wasn't watching TV at all so I missed it. soldierant Aug 26 #3
I don't think I remember that ad, but I remember that Obama had some great ads! Rhiannon12866 Aug 26 #5
This summer Henry hosted a series on the History Channel, badhair77 Aug 26 #4
Wow! Sounds amazing! He has done some great work! Rhiannon12866 Aug 26 #6

soldierant

(8,897 posts)
1. I knew about "The Fonz," of course -
Tue Aug 26, 2025, 09:44 PM
Aug 26

everyone did - heck, I even had a cat who knew about the Fonz, But for me Henry Winkler was the host of a Shakespeare seies on PBS, and then am American Scrooge in "An American Christmas Carol." So I have a lot of respect for him. Nice to learn he is also a nice guy, along with being intelligent.

Rhiannon12866

(242,025 posts)
2. And I remember a political ad that he appeared in, think it was for Obama
Tue Aug 26, 2025, 09:48 PM
Aug 26

Opie/Richie Cunningham filmed an ad featuring himself, Sheriff Andy Griffith and The Fonz!

soldierant

(8,897 posts)
3. That must have been great. That was a period in my life when I wasn't watching TV at all so I missed it.
Tue Aug 26, 2025, 09:54 PM
Aug 26

The one ad for Obama i did see was for his re-election - it was called "One term more " and was based on "One day more" from Les Miz.

Rhiannon12866

(242,025 posts)
5. I don't think I remember that ad, but I remember that Obama had some great ads!
Tue Aug 26, 2025, 09:57 PM
Aug 26

And only Ron Howard could have gotten both Sheriff Andy and The Fonz in the same ad!

badhair77

(4,957 posts)
4. This summer Henry hosted a series on the History Channel,
Tue Aug 26, 2025, 09:56 PM
Aug 26

Hazardous History. It featured dangerous toys, unsafe medical practices and crazy interests from the past. Fascinating and highly recommended.

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