The Fonz has still got it! Henry Winkler, 73, performs Happy Days dance without breaking a sweat... 45 years after the show went off the air
Henry Winkler is still in excellent shape, which he proved on Tuesday evening.
After hugging Jimmy Fallon on the The Tonight Show set, the 73-year-old icon immediately went into his Fonz dance, which was made popular on his hit TV series Happy Days.
Fallon was appropriately impressed by the veteran and commented, 'What an entrance - the audience certainly got their money's worth.'
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He's still got it: Henry Winkler broke into his Fonz dance while on The Tonight Show, 45 years after he popularized the dance on Happy Days
He loved it: Jimmy Fallon was absolutely delighted when his guest performed the steps
Happy Days ran from 1974 until 1984 and was a massive prime-time hit with Ron Howard (now an Oscar-winning director), Marion Ross and Tom Bosley in lead roles.
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One of the main characters was The Fonz, who was a streetwise lady killer known for his black leather motorcycle jacket and slicked-back hair.
The character, whose full name is Arthur Fonzarelli, brought a dash of bad boy to the series about an all-American family in the 1950s.
And during the series Winkler often performed a quick dance that involved a lot of fancy footwork.
Incredibly, 45 years after the show ended, Henry can still skillfully pull off the dance moves like kicks and jumps.
The Tonight Show played the song Hava Nagila, an Israeli folk song traditionally sung at Jewish celebrations, as soon as Henry arrive for his chat.
His show: Happy Days ran from 1974 until 1984 and was a massive prime-time hit with Ron Howard (now an Oscar-winning director), Marion Ross and Tom Bosley in lead roles
He had the skills: One of the main characters was The Fonz, who was a streetwise lady killer known for his black leather motorcycle jacket and slicked-back hair
Mr Cool: The character, whose full name is Arthur Fonzarelli, brought a dash of bad boy to the series about an all-American family in the 1950s
One of the best things from the 70s: The Fonz was known for his two thumbs up
Henry did not seem to break even a tiny sweat as he hopped around in his dark suit and dress shoes.
During his interview, the actor talked about how he first met Jimmy at a party thrown by Andy Cohen.
Winkler said the TV host was standing with his 'beautiful wife' Nancy Juvonen - who grew up in Marin County, California and has worked as a producing partner to Drew Barrymore - when they met.
A 10: Incredibly, 45 years after the show ended, Henry can still skillfully pull off the dance moves like kicks and jumps
So much energy: The Tonight Show played the song Hava Nagila, an Israeli folk song traditionally sung at Jewish celebrations, as soon as Henry arrive for his chat
Courage: Henry did not seem to break even a tiny sweat as he hopped around in his dark suit and dress shoe
Then the star said Jimmy was so happy to see him, he did a dance, then hugged him and 'his hand went down my back,' noted Winkler.
Henry added, 'I thought, what a wonderful guy.'
Fallon gushed he is a fan of Winkler's and was so happy to finally have him on the show.
First encounter: During his interview, the actor talked about how he first met Jimmy at a party thrown by Andy Cohen. Winkler said the TV host was standing with his 'beautiful wife' Nancy Juvonen - who grew up in Marin County, California and has worked as a producing partner to Drew Barrymore - when they met
Fan boy: Then the star said Jimmy was so happy to see him, he did a dance, then hugged him and 'his hand went down my back,' noted Winkler. Henry added, 'I thought, what a wonderful guy'
A good time to be Henry: Henry's visit comes after winning an Emmy for his show Barry. 'I have been nominated many many times but I never left the chair,' said the icon
Henry's visit comes after winning an Emmy for his show Barry.
'I have been nominated many many times but I never left the chair,' said Henry.
He said when he walked up onto the Emmy stage he saw the two stars of the Crown and started talking to them about the show when he realized he had to make a speech.
And then the clock started ticking, making him nervous.
Henry said he leaves his Emmy not on the mantle but rather on his dining room table, which is opposite the front door. That way everyone can see it, even delivery men.
'Now I am having a chain made so I can wear my Emmy as a necklace, I have no pride,' he joked.
The big cast: (L to R) Anson Williams, Scott Baio, Marion Ross, Winkler, Tom Bosley, Ron Howard, Erin Moran, Donny Most, and Al Molinaro in 1976
