Henry Winkler Says His Name Was Cut From ‘Scream’ Poster Because ‘You Were the Fonz’ and It Would ‘Knock the Balance of Horror Off’

The “Happy Days” star revealed the studio wouldn't use his name on the poster because "you were the Fonz" and it’ll "knock the balance of horror off."
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Henry Winkler Says His Name Was Cut From ‘Scream’ Poster Because ‘You Were the Fonz’ and It Would ‘Knock the Balance of Horror Off’

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The “Happy Days” star revealed the studio wouldn't use his name on the poster because "you were the Fonz" and it’ll "knock the balance of horror off."

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Henry Winkler Says His Name Was Cut From ‘Scream’ Poster Because ‘You Were the Fonz’ and It Would ‘Knock the Balance of Horror Off’

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