You know, I met him when he was 18.
I was 27,” Winkler remarked.The Lords of Flatbush star went on to admit that he is not consistent with sending gifts despite having been friends for the last five decades.“I do [forget his birthday].
I know that it’s on March 1, but I never seem to send him cheese,” he claimed.Notably, Winkler’s forgetfulness when it comes to gift-giving has never affected their bond.It is pertinent to mention that Henry Winkler and 72-year-old Ron Howard played the roles of Fonzie and Richie Cunningham, respectively, on Happy Days, which aired for eleven seasons from January 1974 to July 1984.
Henry Winkler sings praises of longtime friend Ron Howard's 'thoughtful' gesture November 7, 2026.

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