Henry Winkler Reveals Why Studio Didn’t Want His Name on “Scream” Poster

Henry Winkler Says His Name Was Cut From ‘Scream’ Poster Because ‘You Were the Fonz’ and It Would ‘Knock the Balance of Horror Off’

Finding out his name wouldn’t be used on the “Scream” poster wasn’t one of Henry Winkler’s happier days. The “Happy Days” star played Principal Arthur Himbry in the original “Scream” film, which went on to become one of the most successful horror franchises. But despite his character’s entrance receiving applause during screen tests for the […]

Henry Winkler reveals why studio didn’t want his name on “Scream” poster

The “Happy Days” actor appeared as Principal Arthur Himbry in the 1996 horror film.Henry Winkler; ‘Scream’ posterCredit: Robin L Marshall/Getty; Dimension Film/Courtesy EverettKey PointsHenry Winker recalled why his name was left off the Scream movie poster when the horror film was released 30 years ago.Winkler said that he was told being known as the Fonz “will knock the balance of horror off” the marketing materials.He also spoke about directo…

Henry Winkler Played the Principal in ‘Scream,’ but the Studio Refused to Put His Name on the Movie’s Poster

Henry Winkler earned decades of goodwill playing the Fonz on “Happy Days,” but that beloved image nearly kept his name out of one of horror’s most famous slasher films. The studio behind the original “Scream” believed Winkler’s sitcom past would weaken the movie’s scares — even though audiences applauded when his character appeared during test […]