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The Fonze in Bronze
The Fonz of 'Happy Days' will soon be bronzed in Milwaukee.
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Posted Friday, January 25 --- 8:20am
It will be the Fonz in bronze.
A bronze statue of Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli of "Happy Days" fame will be erected in Milwaukee, where the TV sitcom was set, now that local groups have raised the $85,000 needed to do the job.
Actor Henry Winkler played Fonzie during the show's run from 1974 to 1984, and he's in Milwaukee for the announcement today that the project will go ahead.
He says it's a great compliment to have someone create a statue of the leather-jacketed biker character that he made famous.
The statue is expected to be dedicated around Labor Day. That would coincide with Harley-Davidson's 105th anniversary celebration in Milwaukee.
(Associated Press)
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Posted by: Jessica - aka FonzFan
Location: Jefferson, WI
on Jan 28, 2008 at 09:54 PM
The statue will be a wonderful addition to the Milwaukee River front. I grew up on the show and have become a BIG collector of the memoriablia. Can't wait to see the statue! From the "Cookie Lady"
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Posted by: Cindy
Location: Blue Mounds
on Jan 26, 2008 at 09:51 AM
Loved the show, and even though there was the hullabaloo about "honoring" a fictional character, it is a fun way to honor someone who is a BIG part of popular culture and represents a much simpler time. People that oppose this need to lighten up. AAAYYYYYYYYYYYYY, Fonz is still cool.
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Posted by: dsots-mycotopia
on Jan 25, 2008 at 11:14 AM
man i miss that show. watched it alot growing up with my dad and brother. good show.
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