# Henry Winkler's Birthday Gift from Ron Howard

> Henry Winkler reveals Ron Howard sends him cheese and crackers every year.
- Title: Henry Winkler's Birthday Gift from Ron Howard · FemaleFirst
- Summary: Henry Winkler reveals Ron Howard sends him cheese and crackers every year. Henry Winkler received cheese and crackers from Ron Howard each year since 1973…
- Keywords: henry winkler, ron howard, happy days, cheese and crackers, abc good morning america, emmy winner, FemaleFirst
- Source: FemaleFirst — https://femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/henry-winkler-reveals-unexpected-birthday-present-longtime-pal-ron-howard-sends-every-year-1453348.html
- Published: 2026-11-07T23:00:15+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: henry winkler, ron howard, happy days, cheese and crackers, abc good morning america, emmy winner, entertainment, culture
## Henry Winkler and Ron Howard
Henry Winkler and Ron Howard have been friends since 1973.
## Henry's 81st Birthday
Henry celebrated his 81st birthday on October 30, 2026.
## Ron's Birthday Gift
Ron Howard sends Henry cheese and crackers every year.

> Every year, I forget his, and he sends me this unbelievable basket of cheese and crackers.
## Henry's Birthday Memory
Henry forgot to send Ron his birthday gift last year.

> I do [forget his birthday]. I know that it’s on March 1, but I never seem to send him cheese.
## Ron's Departure from Happy Days
Ron left Happy Days in 1980 after Henry encouraged him to pursue directing.

> It's going to come out in the press in about 10 minutes, but I wanted you to know first, I'm not coming back.
## Key takeaway

Henry Winkler received cheese and crackers from Ron Howard each year since 1973, despite forgetting his birthday.