Secrets From 'Happy Days' That Producers Kept Hidden For Years

Going Grease

Winkler’s portrayal of the fan-favorite Fonzie wasn't just iconic, it also got him a lot of incredible job offers.  One of these was pretty special... he was offered the role of Danny Zuko in the classic film Grease. He thought it over but ultimately declined the role because he didn't feel he was a good enough singer to justify doing it in the movie. 

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The More You Know

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  • Fred and Wilma Flinstone, of the cartoon The Flinstones, were the first married couple portrayed on television sharing a bed, in the early 1960s.
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