Henry Winkler Is Cooler Than The Fonz | Breaking Bread with Tom Papa #235

Henry Winkler joins the Breaking Bread family and tells Tom he is still hungry. Winkler talks all things Happy Days and his starts in show biz as the Fonz and making magic with Ron Howard. He then shares how he broke out of his Fonz shaped mold and put his head down and got to work to start to make his dreams come true. Winkler gives Tom advice on picking your favorite kid, making a marriage last, and how to be cool. Henry Winkler would also really like it if Ryan Gosling played him in the biopic of his life. Want to be a part of the Breaking Bread family? Subscribe! And catch last week's episode with Jerry Seinfeld here: https://youtu.be/PQWslKu129g For a limited time, Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to Wildgrain.com/PAPA to start your subscription, or you can use promo code PAPA at checkout About Henry: Henry Winkler, launched into prominence as “The Fonz” in the beloved Happy Days, has transcended the role that made him who he is. Since the glorious era of Happy Days fame, Henry has endeared himself to a new generation with roles in such adored shows as Arrested Development, Parks and Recreation, and his Emmy award winning performance in Bill Hader’s Barry. Winkler has also now written over 40 children’s books. Read Henry Winkler's book, "Being Henry: The Fonz... and Beyond" in stores in paperback today! https://bookshop.org/p/books/untitled-winkler-memoir-fall-2023-henry-winkler/19546914?ean=9781250888099&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw99e4BhDiARIsAISE7P-JFS_qCZbIEW-wckUIBJPAeLe7LCVu3iUu2SctsmP1w84D7gRGrRsaAigoEALw_wcB 0:00:00 intro 0:00:31 The start of TV 0:02:26 The Fonz… and Beyond 0:06:24 Ron Howard and Winkler made God 0:16:37 The rubber hits the road 0:19:11 Broadway Dreams 0:24:44 Mary Tyler Moore 0:27:03 Daddy Winkler 0:48:23 Cwoissants 0:51:28 I’m trying to be a block of cheddar 0:57:39 Grounded For Being Dyslexic 1:01:01 Ya like junk food? 1:03:13 Speed names 1:11:45 Make a marriage last 1:14:06 FBI love the Fonz 1:18:18 Get Winkler a Tony ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About Tom: Tom Papa, a celebrated stand-up comedian with over 20 years in the industry, has made significant strides in film, television, radio, podcasts, and live performances. Notably, he's a regular on "The Joe Rogan Experience" and various late-night TV shows. Papa's literary skills are evident in his books “We’re All In This Together” and "You’re Doing Great!: And Other Reasons To Stay Alive," a collection of essays, and "Your Dad Stole My Rake: And Other Family Dilemmas," a comedic look at family life. His latest stand-up specials are “Tom Papa: What A Day!” and "Tom Papa: You’re Doing Great!" on Netflix. Beyond comedy, Papa's engagements extend to hosting "What A Joke With Papa And Fortune" on SiriusXM and appearing on NPR's "Wait, Wait Don’t Tell Me." His love for baking led to hosting the Food Network series "Baked." As an actor, he's worked with notable figures like Rob Zombie and Steven Soderbergh and has appeared in several films and TV shows, including the HBO film "Behind the Candelabra." Additionally, Papa has contributed as a writer to projects like "Bee Movie" and various TV series. Residing in Los Angeles with his family, Papa continues to balance his professional life with personal interests like baking. Get in touch with or go see Tom live on stage! Radio, Podcasts and more: https://linktr.ee/tompapa/ Website - http://tompapa.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tompapa Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/tompapa Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/comediantompapa #tompapa #breakingbreadwithtompapa #henrywinkler #happydays #ronhoward #arresteddevelopment #barry #billhader #robinwilliams #parksandrec #snl #snl50 #comedy #broadway #ryangosling #marytylermoore