During a 'Happy Days' reunion at Steel City Con 2025, Henry Winkler told the story of the day costar Ron Howard asked him if he thought he could make it as a director.

Ron Howard and Henry Winkler reunited with their “Happy Days” co-stars Anson Williams and Don Most for the first time in 50 years at Steel City Con in Pittsburgh on Saturday. The foursome participated in a panel discussion in front of an audience of fans of the beloved sitcom.

Arthur “Fonzie” Fonzarelli (played by Henry Winkler) was the heartthrob of the series. But in a new interview, Winkler shared how his skyrocketing fame as Fonzie affected co-star Ron Howard—who admitted the shift in focus from Richie to Fonzie “hurt” his feelings.