The Bronze Fonz

Actor Henry Winkler, left, poses with a bronze statue of the "Happy Days" character he portrayed, Arthur Fonzarelli, also known as "The Fonz," at an unveiling, Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, in Milwaukee. The statue shows the Fonz smiling and giving his signature two thumbs up, in blue jeans and a black leather jacket. At least six other cities around the nation that have erected statues of classic TV or movie characters.

Actor Henry Winkler, left, poses with his sons Max Winkler, second left, and Jed Weitzman as they stand with a bronze statue of the "Happy Days" character Arthur Fonzarelli, also known as "The Fonz," at an unveiling, Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, in Milwaukee.

Tom Bosley, left, Marion Ross and Henry Winkler, right, attend the unveiling of a bronze statue of the "Happy Days" character Arthur Fonzarelli, also known as "The Fonz," Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, in Milwaukee. The program, which ran from 1974-1984, was based in Milwaukee with Winkler portraying the iconic character.

"Happy Days" creator, producer and director Garry Marshall attends the unveiling of the "Bronze Fonz" Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, in Milwaukee. Though no scenes were filmed here, "Happy Days" took place in Milwaukee during its TV run from 1974 to 1984. Most of the cast was on hand Tuesday, including actors Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams from the spin-off "Laverne & Shirley."

Actress and director Penny Marshall, left, poses with her brother, Garry Marshall, as they stand with a bronze statue of the "Happy Days" character "The Fonz," at an unveiling, Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, in Milwaukee. The program, which ran from 1974-1984 and was created by Garry Marshall, was based in Milwaukee.

Penny Marshall, standing left, acknowledges the crowd as Erin Moran, left, Cindy Williams, third left, Tom Bosley and Marion Ross, right, attend an unveiling of a bronze statue of the "Happy Days" character "The Fonz," Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, in Milwaukee.