Ron Howard is revealing if it was a happy day when he met his co -star Henry Winkler.

In the 1970s, Howard and Winkler starred in the ABC situation comedy “Happy Days” such as Ritchie Cunningham and Fonzie – “The Fonz” for fans. Now, more than half a century since the program was issued for the first time, Howard is reflecting on his first meeting.

In an interview published Thursday, Howard told People that the two actors “click.”

Although it strictly began a “professional level” at the beginning, Howard said “he admired” his co -star.

“Henry is a few years older than me. Educated in Yale, and looked act in a way that was not Hollywood,” he said. “It was a little more intellectual. It was based on theater, and that was new to me. But more than anything, we took each other wonderfully and we worked well together.”

Henry Winkler and Ron Howard in an episode of
Henry Winkler and Ron Howard in an episode of “Happy Days”.

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Howard also declared that Winkler stood out from others in the industry at that time. The camaraderie between the two may not have initially begun Jukebox’s magic, but became a creative association and lasting friendship.

In a May 22 interview with The Outlet, Howard also accredited Winkler for helping to launch his management career. While working in his situation comedy, Howard was perfecting his trade, and after leaving the series, Opportunity played in the form of the 1982 film “Night Shift”.

“Henry always supported me a lot. When Henry said yes to Night shiftThat is what Greenlit’s film obtained, “Howard recalled.” He played a hand to help my dream, which was to be a study, Hollywood, director of functions. “