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SYLVESTER STALLONE AND HENRY WINKLER AS THEY ONCE WERE

One of our all time favorite movies is the 1974 film The Lords of Flatbush because it’s about Brooklyn greasers in the fifties and we have always had a weakness for greasers. Sylvester Stallone starred in his first film with Henry Winkler and Perry King. Flatbush was filmed right before Henry got his greaser role on Happy Days, so this movie might have been his big break. Right now Sly is filming his reality show The Family Stallone and he invited Henry to have lunch with him at Mulberry Street Pizza In Beverly Hills so they could film a scene  (and perhaps reminisce) for his new series…

 

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By Janet / July 25, 2023
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THE LORDS OF FLATBUSH AND AN OLD FEUD

Here’s an oldie but goodie worth revisiting for a number of reasons. The Lords of Flatbush is a movie from the 70’s about a group of greasers from the 50’s. It starred Sylvester Stallone, Henry Winkler, and Perry King- all unknown at the time. Perry King had the lead because he got the girl played by Susan Blakely. Perry’s role was originally played by Richard Gere (who we would LOVE to have seen as a greaser) but Sly didn’t get along with Gere (called him egotistical) and eventually he told the director ”It’s him or me” and the director replaced Gere with Perry King. The feud still smolders- Sly and Richard Gere still don’t get along. Henry Winkler was SO memorable in this film that he went on to become the “ultimate greaser” on Happy Days.

By Janet / March 21, 2021
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HENRY WINKLER’S SON MAX HAS HIS OWN CAREER

Henry Winkler’s son Max, 30, is making a name for himself in Hollywood. He studied film making at USC, and after dabbling in acting, he’s aiming at a career in screenwriting and directing. His first film was “Ceremony” with Uma Thurman, and he’s been directing TV series like “New Girl.” (Above, he’s leaving Chateau Marmont)

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By Janet / September 27, 2013
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