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Does He Need Money This Badly???

Filed under: Old People > Z List

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South Carolina realtors aren't the only one's who'll get to experience the magic of Henry "the Fonz" Winkler.

The Fonz will appear at the 9th Annual DuPont Hot Hues Syracuse Nationals hot rod show July 18th to 20th at the New York State Fairgrounds.

Luckily, the Fonz won't have to endure the crowds alone. Cindy Williams, who played Shirley in the 70's sitcom Laverne and Shirley will be there, too!

Those 70's TV stars are so resourceful! Money doesn't grow on trees, right?

He's got mortgage bills to pay!

At least they aren't bugging Ron 'Richie Cunningham' Howard for movie roles.

[Image via WENN.]

74 comments to “Does He Need Money This Badly???”



  1. 1

    holyyy, whaat aan old man, LMFAO

  2. yes says – reply to this


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    yeah and at least they aren't coming up with a shitty clothing line and selling it at a shitty store like Hot Topic….like some people

  3. milli says – reply to this


    3

    yo

  4. Gmone says – reply to this


    4

    ughhhh being old must suck!

  5. lisa says – reply to this


    5

    1st

  6. TYLER says – reply to this


    6

    lol

  7. dibs says – reply to this


    7

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  8. SunGo says – reply to this


    8

    It's cash in pocket.

    Get paid, Fonzie. Get paid.

  9. Blunt says – reply to this


    9

    I never really understood why they chose a short, wimpy little Jew to play a studly, Jimmy-Dean character like Fonzie. I guess the answer is that the whole show was run by Jews so they chose one of their own to keep their monopoly!!

  10. SARA says – reply to this


    10

    TMZ PUT THAT UP YESTERDAY FAT ASS MARIO

  11. Rick says – reply to this


    11

    PEREZ you are even more phoney than the woman you dream of being PARIS. This guy has more brains in the SMEGMA he wiped off his Johnson this morning during his shower. P.s. For PEREZ'S information a shower is where people allow water to wash down onto their body as they soap and rinse it off to get clean. He is a decent guy who doesn't make a living ridiculing others and filling his web pages with an overflow of black shinanigans and foolishness. Your not fit to wipe the dust from his feet. The guy could buy and sell your nasty azz a million times over if he never worked another day. He Is Somebody, He Is Entertaining, He Is Generous, He Is A Gentleman, and PEREZ is not even one of these.



  12. 12

    Hey a hot rod show is pretty cool, though. Way cooler than the realtors convention.

  13. wanke says – reply to this


    13

    YO HOMOOOOO
    kfc tastes so good, makes you wanna slap yo momma!



  14. 14

    Poor Fonza-rella!

  15. WANKE says – reply to this


    15

    KFC TASTES SO GOOD, MAKES YOU WANNA SLAP YO MOMMA!

  16. nigg says – reply to this


    16

    KFC TASTES SO GOOD MAKES U WANNA SLAP YO MOMMA

  17. jeff says – reply to this


    17

    Guess what guys- this will happen to you too. We'll see how you handle it when the time comes

  18. perez says – reply to this


    18

    in 20 years, no one will pay you a dime to appear at an event.

  19. Kryst says – reply to this


    19

    This isn't true at all. He is doing quite well financially. He has a group of small business that are very successful and a string of best selling children's books. Do your reseach before you plaster a nice guy's image.

  20. sm says – reply to this


    20

    hey mario lavender boy, you didnt grow up withe laverne and shirley and happy days, i dont want to be one of the older ones who says tv was so wholesome and clean, cuz i like whats on now, but at 43 i can say, what do you know about has been celebs, you are so bad you have to use hilton as your moniker to have anyone notice you, i see they got you on wikipedia, blah blah blah. i havent been trashing you or any of the stuff you put up, but you are a sorry ass wanna be i couldnt get an acting job asshole.

  21. @v@ says – reply to this


    21

    Where would the world be without Perez appointing himself god and critic of All Work That Other People Get. Getting paid to attend a Hot Rod show is a double bonus for Guys That Love Cars.

  22. sally says – reply to this


    22

    Are you retarded? Do you know how much money you can make for a speech that last's less then an hour?

  23. Lori says – reply to this


    23

    Look, there is NO DENYING that this man is a class act! He might have been "successful" prior to most of your "official/printed/respected/acknowledged" timeframe. But nonetheless, he WAS a GREAT TALENT! Henry Winkler deserves respect, admiration and, in my opinion, ADORATION! Whoever doesn't "get it", they just are not worthy!!!! :*)

  24. Confu says – reply to this


    24

    A real man is never too big to sweep the floors if they need it.

  25. The D says – reply to this


    25

    I sincerely doubt he's too needy for money…after Arrested Development, I wouldn't be surprised if he had a role in the upcoming film. Plus he has a popular line of children's books. He's probably just doing this because he wants to! Get over it, Perez.

  26. klm says – reply to this


    26

    MOTHER OF GOD WHAT HAPPENED?
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    TIME DID NOT DO HIM WELL!

  27. sam says – reply to this


    27

    Get a clue. Winkler has money. He was a producer on MacGyver amopng other TV shows.

  28. Ripkl says – reply to this


    28

    All I know is this:

    I would show up for Henry Winkler's Hot Topic clothes line.

  29. Mali says – reply to this


    29

    HENRY WINKLER WAS THE "IT" GUY IN HOLLYWOOD FOR SO MANY YEARS DURING THE 1970'S AND THE EARLY 1980'S BECAUSE OF "HAPPY DAYS." HE WAS IN ALL THE TEEN MAGAZINES. EVERYTHING WAS FONZY/WINKLER FOR SO MANY YEARS. EVERYONE WANTED TO BE LIKE HIM. HENRY WINKLER WAS SO POPULAR HE DREW MASSIVE CROUDS WERE EVER HE WENT. ONE OF FONZY'S LEATHER JACKETS IS IN THE SMITHSONIAN MUSEUM IN WASHINGTON DC

    MOST OF THE PEOPLE THAT POST ON HERE WERE MOST LIKELY NOT EVEN BORN DURING HIS INCREDABLE POPULARITY. HIS APPEAL IS GENERATIONAL.

  30. Pffft says – reply to this


    30

    Henry Winkler could buy and sell Perez with a nod of his head. Check out his IMDB profile; it's pages and pages and pages long with shows that he's directed, produced or acted in. These speaking gigs and hot rod gigs give you a reason to get up and dressed up, are fun to attend, keep you connected with people and things other than acting, and getting paid to go on top of it is gravy. Henry Winkler is not too good for anyone or anything, which is why people generally adore him.

  31. Finge says – reply to this


    31

    KFC is hiring…..



  32. 32

    come on they don't have anything better to do. Why not. I happen to like the "Fonze".

  33. Urgay says – reply to this


    33

    WTF did Henry WInkler ever do to you? Did he call you a bulbous headed human butt plug? If so, god bless him. Is it a crime for him to make a few extra bucks on the weekends? No, much like it's not a crime for you to pound male cornholes and drop Cincinnatti Bow Tie's on random dude's in dark alley's.

  34. word. says – reply to this


    34

    I'm going.

  35. WANKR says – reply to this


    35

    KFC TASTES SO GOOD MAKES U WANNA SLAP YO MOMMA
    KFC TASTES SO GOOD MAKES U WANNA SLAP YO MOMMA
    KFC TASTES SO GOOD MAKES U WANNA SLAP YO MOMMA
    KFC TASTES SO GOOD MAKES U WANNA SLAP YO MOMMA
    KFC TASTES SO GOOD MAKES U WANNA SLAP YO MOMMA
    KFC TASTES SO GOOD MAKES U WANNA SLAP YO MOMMA
    KFC TASTES SO GOOD MAKES U WANNA SLAP YO MOMMA

  36. diamo says – reply to this


    36

    He looks like the Grinch

  37. jr says – reply to this


    37

    I used to have The Fonz knee-high socks when I was in elementary school. I thought I was the shit.
    I'm also a Realtor in SC who WON'T be going to our annual convention to hear him speak. Everyone in our office was laughing about it!

  38. Soarh says – reply to this


    38

    Leave the Fonz alone. Christ we all know that in 30 years you'll be begging to suck cock for a triscut with cheesewiz fatty……….wait, your throbbing meat pipe loving ass already does it for free. So lets just hope the AIDS kicks in sooner than later.

  39. richi says – reply to this


    39

    Aayyyyy…sit on it.

  40. broke says – reply to this


    40

    I am a real state broker and it is not unusual for famous people to speak at these events. Jay Leno did it two years ago and Bill Clinton did it 3 years ago. Most of the time, the speakers have nothing to do with real estate. These were obviously larger conventions but the smaller the convention the less celeb you get - just saying. It's called public speaking. I bet anyone here would speak for 20 minutes for thousands of dollars if they had the chance.



  41. 41

    i don't wanna get old! :[

  42. Peggy says – reply to this


    42

    WHY NOT! A gigs a gig. I'd do it if I were him. Back off boogaloo.

  43. Jaime says – reply to this


    43

    What is your fuckin problem. Leave Henry alone. He is a great man, father, and educator. You are a fat, pathetic loser who feels better by making other people feel like shit. I'll say it again, for the second day in a row, your a fat fuck!!!!!!!!!!

  44. :) says – reply to this


    44

    Re: wannabeaballa – "You don't wanna get that old"? The only way it's not gonna happen is if you jump into your freezer right now, and close the door behind you. Actually, it's pretty good to get older. You know the things you need to know to get what you need, you generally like yourself, and humor and true friendship replaces giving a shit about the wrinkles, if things are going well.

  45. :) says – reply to this


    45

    Henry Winkler? I'd do him. :)

  46. @V@ says – reply to this


    46

    Re: Urgay – comment #34 - ROFL. I dub yours my favorite writier's pick clever comment of the day.

  47. janab says – reply to this


    47

    He's actually a pretty successful children's book author. I would imagine that selling books through Scholastic is bringing in plenty of cash. I've seen him speak, too. Not bad at all!

  48. THEMO says – reply to this


    48

    WHAT HE NEEDS IS AN APPOINTMENT WITH A BARBER !!!!!!!!

  49. perez says – reply to this


    49

    Perez you must be kidding with this story .Do you live in the real world.The idea that he has a brain and knows how to be business savey is foreign to you ? You are going to be broke soon fool.

  50. OdJob says – reply to this


    50

    They don't want to end up like Ed Mcmahon. That's understandable.

  51. AM says – reply to this


    51

    Come on, he deserves some respect.

  52. sedag says – reply to this


    52

    Mario, maybe he's doing it because he is a genuinely nice guy; something you would know nothing about. So why don't you shut your big, fat piehole and go suck a dick, you disgusting, hypocritical, fat fuck.

  53. gared says – reply to this


    53

    He looks like Beaker from the Muppets in this shot.

  54. JASON says – reply to this


    54

    Oh "Perez"(Carlos), I can't WAIT to see how time affects your "career". What, was it one appearance on NIP/TUCK in a one-line "cameo" that was the extent of your Hollywood career (BWAHAAHAHAHA) so far? Yes, that will surely get you in the Smithsonian (just like Henry Winkler). YOU'RE A SHAM - and all of the visitors to your site see right through you! So sad for you.

    The deal is this - a gig is a gig. All he has to do is go up in front of a random crowd and talk about being Henry Winkley, being "The Fonz" and talk about his time on "Happy Days" and a few bad Adam Sandler movies he was in… plus assorted random Hollywood stories (of which, he has TONS - I'm sure) and he gets a load of cash. What's the problem? Who would do that? I sure would.

    By the way, Carlos - I included my actual email address in this post (normally it's "none@none.com"… why do you even require an email address in this day and age???), in case you want to contact me for some future deal. Since I'm one of the few that seem to put you in your place accurately and call you on your bull_shiate. Maybe there's some TV deal in the works where you need a ying to your lame-ass yang.

    You can always reach me at jasondavis.com

  55. jane says – reply to this


    55

    you really are a slime ball!henry is a motovational speaker and a well paid director.you are s—!

  56. marie says – reply to this


    56

    GO SYRACUSE! WOOHOOO

  57. image says – reply to this


    57

    Hey I live here in Syracuse and you should know this is the Largest Gathering of Classic Cars on the East coast. This is what it is about the classic cars and the Time they represent. And the Fonz was part of that time even if it was only a TV show. As for needing money he does not need it. He is doing this for Shits and Giggles

  58. HJ says – reply to this


    58

    Doubt he's hurting for cash, every 8 year old that I teach wants to read his, "I Got a D in Salami" or "Niagara Falls Forever." Winkler has a very successful line of children's books Mario, perhaps you should read one? I also LOVED him on Arrested Development, damn I miss that show, it was perfection. Three seasons was just too short.

  59. Heath says – reply to this


    59

    two words…. haircut! NOBODY wears thier hair like that AAAAAAAAAAAAAYYY

  60. meme says – reply to this


    60

    OMG I used to be in love with him when i was 12! He has not aged well!

  61. JinOK says – reply to this


    61

    He's a really good children's book writer too. He has a whole series that kids LOVE!

  62. Snitz says – reply to this


    62

    AAAAAyyyyyyyyy!

  63. yesss says – reply to this


    63

    I'm going to the nationals and I can't wait to meet him!

  64. verwo says – reply to this


    64

    Dude…dye his hair platinum blonde and he looks like "Nature Boy" Ric Flair!

  65. amy says – reply to this


    65

    you should do some research once in a while before you post.

    henry winkler's making tons of $$ off his children's books Hank Zipzer. It's always on the bestseller lists. Guess you don't read the NY Times?

  66. Anni says – reply to this


    66

    He is the Fonz. Back off, toad.

  67. Joe says – reply to this


    67

    stfu i live in syracuse.. so going.

  68. Candi says – reply to this


    68

    He and Cindy were here in Dallas at a very small car show a few months ago… I found it odd that they would be here and there wasn't anyone around the table to get a signed picture. It was a very sad thing to watch!

  69. tiny says – reply to this


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    I live in the cuse and his picture is posted all over the place. it's so sad:( my 12 year old nephew asked who he was and I told him about happy days and he said they probably couldn't get anyone from this generation to come here!

  70. notma says – reply to this


    70

    His published speaking fee is $50K-$100K. Considering he started out making $750 an episode on Happy Days and got an increase to $80K per episode, he's not doing too badly. I'd wet myself if I could make $100k for an appearance than might last just an hour. Hell, I'd wet myself if I made $100K a year!

  71. Alyss says – reply to this


    71

    I saw the Fonz in Cambodia back in Oct. 2006. We were walking around Angkor Wat and there he was, getting his picture taken with some middle aged tourists. He's short, I'd say about 5'7.

  72. cs says – reply to this


    72

    Let's see where your demand is in a year

  73. Nurse says – reply to this


    73

    Cindy Williams does alot of car shows across the country. Lots of these 'hot rod' shows have a 50's and 60's vibe and lots of entertainers that market themselves to that era are ASKED to come and sign autographs or perform. It's not that big of a deal. Perez, you should go to one sometime. The cars are ferosh!!

  74. NunU says – reply to this


    74

    aww, he really must be poor!
    he came to my school…why would he do that? i mean it's in England!