The Fonz 'relaxed' over potential Heathrow expansion The BBC's James Landale went to Richmond to gauge local opinion on how this might affect the area. He spoke to none other than Henry Winkler, also known as The Fonz in US sitcom Happy Days. Mr Winkler is starring in a pantomime in the town and said he did not think the expansion of Heathrow would be a problem for the area, explaining: "I watch the planes go every day, I hear nothing."