Henry Winkler, who famously played the Fonz on Happy Days, turned down the role of Danny Zuko in "Grease" because he didn't want to be typecast. It became the role that made John Travolta a household name.

Henry Winkler, who famously played the Fonz on Happy Days, turned down the role of Danny Zuko in "Grease" because he didn't want to be typecast. It became the role that made John Travolta a household name.

Matt Z and Rob Sussman in the Morning on 97.5 FM and 1360 AM - WTAQ. Listen to us weekdays 5:30-8:30 am. Follow us at https://twitter.com/WTAQMorningNews!

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"Fonzie" turned down "Grease" role that catapulted Travolta to stardom

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Z doesn’t make the billboard
Lawyer gets her ad approved after battle
Man gets thrown in psych ward for four years: but he wasn’t the right guy

ON THIS EPISODE:
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<li>Z doesn&rsquo;t make the billboard</li>
<li>Lawyer gets her ad approved after battle</li>
<li>Man gets thrown in psych ward for four years: but he wasn&rsquo;t the right guy</li>
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Lawyer Up! w/ Attorney Will McKinley of the Menn Law Firm: Z All Rise

Rob might be doomed... or maybe he actually had West Nile.

Rob might be doomed... or maybe he actually had West Nile.

"Fonzie" turned down "Grease" role that catapulted Travolta to stardom

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