TV Show Character design. Happy Days The Fonz is 100% authentic, officially licensed Happy Days merchandise! Happy Days is an American sitcom television series that showcases a sweet vision of life in the 1950s and early 1960s in the Midwestern United States. It stars Ron Howard as Richie Cunningham, and Henry Winkler as his friend, Fonzie. Crafted from a unique 40 singles tri-blend fabric, offering a lightweight, ultra-soft feel Classic crew neck design with side-seam construction ensures both comfort and a flattering silhouette Lighter colors are semi-sheer