Henry Winkler plans to auction off career entertainment costumes and props
Some auction items include The Fonz’s leather jacket and “Hollywood Squares†shirts. Winkler also announced the latest installment in his series of books.
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Fans of the sitcom “Happy Days” who yearn for a piece of nostalgia will be in for a treat. Now they can really get a track from “The Fonz”.
Actor, comedian, writer, executive producer and director Henry Winkler told Good Day Atlanta he is auctioning 27 Years of Memories. These include costumes and accessories from his entertainment career, such as Fonzie’s leather jacket and mechanic’s uniform, as well as shirts from “Hollywood Squaresâ€.
“During the pandemic, I realized I was collecting stuff and I didn’t know why,†Winkler told Joanne Feldman of Good Day Atlanta. “So I thought it was time to give it to the universe.”
Fonzie Leather Jacket (Courtesy: Bonhams)
Proceeds from the auction will benefit This Is About Humanity, an organization started by Winkler’s daughter, dedicated to raising awareness of separated and reunited families and children on the US-Mexico border.
The auction is fully online through Bonhams. It takes place at 1 p.m. ET on December 8.
