Henry Winkler’s Post-Fonzie Gamble: Why His Vietnam War Drama ‘Heroes’ Faded Into Obscurity
In 1977, as Happy Days dominated television with its glossy nostalgia and Henry Winkler’s leather-jacketed Fonzie at the cultural forefront, the actor took a career leap that surprised many: he starred in the Vietnam War drama Heroes. Far removed from the jukebox charm of Milwaukee’s suburbs, Winkler attempted to redefine himself as a serious film … Read more