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August 1976 - 22 million TV viewers tune in each week to catch Fonzie & company on "Happy Days".
Amazed at the incredible popularity of the role he plays, Winkler offers a theory as to why: "I think part of the reason is that he has the confidence that everyone is looking for."

Henry Winkler's "Fonzie" - Larger than life

January 1987 - Last year (1986) in American Cinema there were plenty of highs and lows—from Top Gun to Shanghai Surprise.

We asked youthful moviegoers (under 30 years of age) to sum it all up with their opinions, and votes, of the best and worst of the year. The voice of youth was definitely heard loud and clear and here are the results...
1986 Young-People's Choice Awards

March 1931 - SCOOP - Veteran stage actor Bela Lugosi promotes Universal's new movie "Dracula" and explains his intense interest in the role of the horrific Count.

Bela Lugosi discusses Dracula

September 1955 - Phil Silvers is the star of "You'll Never Get Rich", CBS' new situation comedy about a conniving Army sergeant with a heart of goldbrick.

How does he feel about competing with Martha Raye, Milton Berle and Bob Hope for the Tuesday night audience? "I gotta be honest, I'd rather compete with a lecture on polyps. But I think we have a show that will give anyone a battle in the ratings."
Phil Silvers as Sgt. Bilko

August 1966 - SCOOP - Dating advice from Sally Field, TV's beachcombing teenager Gidget. She knows how to attract boys by being friendly, with a sense of humor, and just being herself.

Sally Field Shows You How to Catch That Guy

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