Henry Winkler: From Fonzie to ‘Barry’

The Last Laugh

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🗓️ 26 July 2022

⏱️ 55 minutes

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Summary

Henry Winker has repeatedly doubted himself throughout his long and storied career. From landing the coveted role of Arthur Fonzarelli on ‘Happy Days’ to winning his first Emmy Award for playing Gene Cousineau on Bill Hader’s ‘Barry,’ the beloved actor has struggled to overcome what only became known as “imposter syndrome” in recent years. “I invented the syndrome!” Winkler says in this week’s episode. On the heels of his third consecutive Emmy nomination for ‘Barry,’ we break down that show’s “intense” season finale. Winkler also tells stories about his struggles to find work after The Fonz, explains how Adam Sandler helped revive his comedy career, reveals why he turned down hosting SNL, recalls his funniest line from ‘Arrested Development’ and so much more.

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0:00.0	If my guest on this week's show is offering a master class in, well, anything, you do not want to miss it.
0:14.8	Hello, I'm Gene Kousenow, and I'm a mass collector.
0:19.6	Wait a minute. Isn't this supposed to be a master class in acting
0:22.7	given by the great performer Gene Kusinau?
0:25.1	You're saying to your laptop or mobile device.
0:27.4	And yes, it is, don't fret it.
0:30.2	And by the end of this class,
0:32.2	hopefully you're going to be a mask collector, too, God willing.
0:36.2	Let me give you an example of my favorite masks. Hamlet. To be or not to be a mask collector too, God willing. Let me give you an example of my favorite masks.
0:39.3	Hamlet.
0:40.3	To be or not to be?
0:42.3	Is that the question?
0:44.3	Stanley Kowalski.
0:45.3	Stella!
0:46.3	Get down here!
0:48.3	Get down here! I want to eat!
0:50.3	Our cop in Serpreco.
0:52.3	Hey, Serpi! are you going against us?
0:57.0	You see, these are not literal masks.
1:00.0	There are roles that you're going to play in this class,
1:03.0	and they are going to change your life.
1:05.0	Now, yes, I have given students the tools to go on to great careers.
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