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Newsweek
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Henry Winkler Unearths America's Wildest Moments in 'Hazardous History'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Legendary actor and director Henry Winkler didn't exactly expect his next big project to involve spontaneous combustion, asbestos-laced Christmas trees, or 12-G roller coasters with no safety bars. But when the History Channel pitched him an 8-part docuseries about America's hazardous history, the Happy Days star was all in. "When I first read the material, I thought, 'my word, this is so much fun,'" Winkler tells Newsweek in an exclusive interview. "I became even more fascinated the further I went through the series." With the show premiering on June 15 on History Channel, each fast-paced episode of Hazardous History with Henry Winkler takes viewers on a wild ride through some of the most ill-advised ideas in American history. These include lithium-laced sodas, radioactive toys, playground equipment that burns and maims, and pastimes so dangerous they could only exist in a pre-regulation era. Each episode is a blend of education and dark comedy, and with Emmy Award-winner Winkler at the helm as host and executive producer, they are also deeply entertaining. "The show reveals what we thought was permissible, what we thought was fun, and what we thought would make money," Winkler says. "People who watch it literally cannot believe what we did and survived—especially considering that some of this nutty stuff happened as recently as a decade ago!" Clackers, Crash Sites, and Combustible Combs If some of the items and events featured on the show seem like tall tales, Winkler promises otherwise. He remembers many of them himself. "I used the science kits, I experienced those playgrounds, I played with clackers," he says, remembering a toy inspired by gaucho cow-wranglers. "For me, the clackers didn't make the telltale noise of hitting into each other as much as I was accidentally hitting myself in the forehead with them," he exclaims. "Thank God I didn't lose a tooth!" His favorite example from the series though, might be the cellulose comb — yes, the same highly-flammable material that was used in old film reels. "Imagine brushing your hair on a hot day and your comb bursts into flame so your hair and clothes are suddenly on fire," he says with disbelief. "This was happening in homes all across America!" 'Hazardous History with Henry Winkler' takes viewers on a wild ride through some of the most ill-advised ideas in American history. 'Hazardous History with Henry Winkler' takes viewers on a wild ride through some of the most ill-advised ideas in American history. History Channel Other eyebrow-raising highlights from the series include a toy marketed to young boys that reached temperatures of 400 degrees, giant yard darts that impaled people, milk laced with plaster to change its color, a toy gun that's classified as a firearm today, and a 19th-century roller coaster that exerted 12 Gs of force on its riders when today's coasters max out at 4 or 5. "There were no straps, no safety bars," Winkler exclaims. "People were falling out of the cars and even those who didn't swore to never ride again." Then there's the 1896 stunt where two locomotives were intentionally crashed into each other for entertainment while more than 40,000 spectators watched at a dangerously close distance. "The event killed some people and maimed many others, but people did not run away—instead, they ran towards the fiery crash in order to get a souvenir," he says. Perhaps most baffling of all, "if you thought you were impotent," Winkler recounts, "you could pay a doctor thousands of dollars to implant goat testicles into your body—which, of course, didn't work." As crazy as it all sounds, Winkler says with a laugh that we probably haven't learned much from these cautionary tales. "We are the same creatures we have always been," he shares. "Throughout history, mankind has always done something that is nutty—the only difference now is that we do it all wearing different clothes." At the same time, some of it all reflects America's great entrepreneurial spirit. "If there is a problem to be solved or if there is money to be made, we will find it, produce it, and promote it," he says. But recognizing that doesn't mean Winkler is nostalgic for more reckless days. "Besides the fact that we no longer seem to be able to listen to each other," he reflects, "I'm very happy to be living in the 2000s." Being Inducted Into The Television Hall Of Fame While Hazardous History with Henry Winkler is Winkler's latest venture, he remains busy across a wide range of projects. This September, he and co-author Lin Oliver will release their 40th children's book—this one the fourth in the Detective Duck series that's about an inquisitive little duck named Willow Feathers and her "pond squad." The duo's Hank Zipzer book series is a New York Times bestseller and, unbeknownst to most of its audience, is quite autobiographical for Winkler. "Just like Hank, I have dyslexia and many of his adventures are the same as my own," Winkler tells Newsweek. No matter which series he and Oliver are writing though,"our books are funny first, because we believe that humor is the gateway to getting people to read." Then there's Winkler's recent induction into the Television Academy Hall of Fame—the same group that puts on the Emmys each year. The 2025 class of honorees also includes Viola Davis (How to Get Away with Murder), Conan O'Brien (Late Night with Conan O'Brien), Mike Post (Law & Order), and Ryan Murphy (American Horror Story). "This class is amazing, and I'm very touched to be honored alongside them," Winkler says. On Happy Days and Ron Howard When asked about the possibility of a Happy Days reboot the way other shows from the 70s and 80s have experienced, Winkler says it's not up to him, but he's open to the idea of "the Fonz" making an appearance on such a show—but only if the tone is right. "I would hope if they revive it that they do it with the same warmth the show originally had because the warmth was as important to us as the comedy," he says. "The great thing about the shows of the 70s and 80s is that they were mostly watched under the same television set—so you had grandma and the three-year-old both enjoying the same program at the same time." US director Ron Howard (L) and US actor Henry Winkler speak onstage during the 76th Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theatre at L.A. Live in Los Angeles on September 15, 2024. US director Ron Howard (L) and US actor Henry Winkler speak onstage during the 76th Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theatre at L.A. Live in Los Angeles on September 15, 2024. Getty His Happy Days co-star, legendary film director Ron Howard, recently spoke with similar nostalgia during a New York press event where he also said that he and Winkler "clicked" on the show immediately. "I very much feel the same way," Winkler tells Newsweek. "I'm telling you, Ron and I had such a connection that we could take a three-page scene at midnight that had just been completely re-written and the two of us could learn it, improvise it, and shoot it three times in 20 minutes because there was just this unspoken thread between us," he explains. "It's the kind of connection that does not happen often and we remain family to this day." Looking Back And Moving Forward From Arrested Development and Barry to a half-century-long marriage, plus five films with Adam Sandler, Winkler's life and career continue to surprise and delight audiences. On the secret to 47 years of marriage to Stacey Weitzman, "I've learned it does not matter how you mean what you say, it only matters how it lands," Winkler shares. "The center of a good relationship is the ear—not the heart or the mind." Stacey Weitzman and Henry Winkler attend the 25th Annual Critics' Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 12, 2020 in Santa Monica, California. Stacey Weitzman and Henry Winkler attend the 25th Annual Critics' Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 12, 2020 in Santa Monica, California. Getty Of Sandler, Winkler says: "I just love working with Adam. He's a visionary and he's also generous and unbelievably loyal. I mean, this is a guy whose core group has been together since freshman dorm year at NYU." The two have worked together in The Waterboy, Click, You Don't Mess With The Zohan, Little Nicky, and Sandy Wexler so far, but it isn't too much as far as Winkler is concerned. "I'd work with Adam again in a second and a half," he says. "We are still very close and connect regularly and I can tell you that he's just the greatest." And he'd be up to return to his roles in either Barry or Arrested Development someday as well, "but I really don't think either is going to happen," he says. "I did have such a great time!" For now, though, he's just happy to be introducing viewers to some of America's strangest historical missteps—complete with all the inflammable combs and burning hot playground equipment we can handle. "I'm just amazed that we did all that and lived through it," he exclaims. "Over and over again I found myself saying, 'what were we thinking?'" New episodes of Hazardous History with Henry Winkler air Sunday nights on the History Channel.
Newsweek
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
When Is 'American Pickers' Coming Back? Danielle Reveals Season 27 Air Date
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. American Pickers has a premiere date for Season 27, the show's star Danielle Colby told Newsweek. The Context American Pickers quickly became a History Channel hit following its debut in January 2010. The series follows collectors in search of unique artifacts in small towns and back roads throughout the United States. The show was first hosted by Mike Wolfe and his childhood pal, Frank Fritz, while Colby—who is also a longtime friend of Wolfe—worked as his office manager for his antique store, Antique Archaeology. Following Fritz's death in September 2024, the show has continued with Wolfe's brother, Rob Wolfe. Mike Wolfe from History Channel's "American Pickers" attends the grand opening of the History Pop Shop on December 6, 2010 in New York City. Mike Wolfe from History Channel's "American Pickers" attends the grand opening of the History Pop Shop on December 6, 2010 in New York To Know American Pickers' new season will premiere on July 2 on the History Channel, Colby told Newsweek. "It is confirmed! It is July 2," they said. Season 26 concluded in January, and fans have been waiting patiently for the next season to begin. While speaking with Newsweek, Colby—who prefers "they/them" pronouns—revealed their favorite memories from the show. "I just love our time on the road because our time in the road is freedom," they said. "We have an opportunity to just kind of absorb ourselves in what we love." They added that the "Mole Man" episode from Season 1 was their "favorite," noting that their conversation with Wolfe was something "nobody else is privy to." "Mole Man" aired in March 2010 and featured "Mole Man" Ron, a collector with a 26-room underground storage space. "Those conversations were incredible, and it was a magical moment for TV, and it was a magical moment for all of us because we were all experiencing something new and different as well." What People Are Saying In an interview with People in March, Wolfe said American Pickers would go on hiatus after filming wraps in June: "We haven't done that in 15 years, so that's going to feel good. For 15 years, we have just been going and going and going... I think we're going to have at least four or five months off, so it's going to be good." What Happens Next On Saturday, June 21, Colby opened their burlesque museum called the Ecdysiast Arts Museum in Davenport, Iowa. They told Newsweek that their husband, Jeremy Scheuch, and their children, Miles and Memphis, pitched in to help ahead of its grand opening. American Pickers Season 27 returns on Wednesday, July 2, at 9 p.m. ET on the History Channel.
USA Today
19-06-2025
- General
- USA Today
Today is Juneteenth: Is there mail? Are banks closed? What to know about federal holiday
Today is Juneteenth: Is there mail? Are banks closed? What to know about federal holiday Show Caption Hide Caption New Yorkers honor lost African American holiday older than Juneteenth An African American holiday older than Juneteenth was almost lost. These New Yorkers are bringing back Pinkster, which was outlawed in the 1800s. Juneteenth will be marked on Thursday, June 19, 2025. Juneteenth commemorates the day — June 19, 1865 — when federal soldiers arrived in Galveston to take control of Texas and ensure the slaves were freed per the Emancipation Proclamation. It's known as America's Second Independence Day, and it's celebrated today, June 19. Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. It's the longest-running African American holiday, and it became a federal holiday a few years ago. Juneteenth celebrations across the High Desert will include food, music, dancing, art and other activities. Here's what to know about the holiday. Is Juneteenth a federal holiday in 2025? Yes, Juneteenth is a federal holiday in 2025, according to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. It is one of 11 federal holidays observed every year. The others are: New Year's Day Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Washington's Birthday/Presidents Day Memorial Day July 4 Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Christmas Day When is Juneteenth observed in 2025? Juneteenth will be marked on Thursday, June 19, 2025. Unlike other federal holidays, such as Memorial Day, Labor Day and Thanksgiving, which are observed on a specific day of the week, Juneteenth is celebrated on the actual day. What does Juneteenth celebrate? Juneteenth commemorates the day — June 19, 1865 — when federal soldiers arrived in Galveston to take control of Texas and ensure the slaves were freed per the Emancipation Proclamation, according to the History Channel. Juneteenth — short for June nineteenth — marks the end of slavery in the United States and is considered the longest-running African American holiday. Why is it called Juneteenth? Juneteenth is a portmanteau of June 19, the day Union troops arrived in Galveston. It became known as "Juneteenth" by the newly freed slaves of Texas, according to the National Museum of African American History & Culture at the Smithsonian. When did Abraham Lincoln issue the Emancipation Proclamation? President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on Jan. 1, 1863. But its effect was limited, according to the National Archives. It only applied to states that seceded during the Civil War, leaving slavery intact for slave states that stayed with the Union. It also could not be enforced until Confederate states were under Union control, according to the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Therefore, it took until June 19, 1865, for slaves in Texas to be freed. Slavery in America was formally abolished with the 13th Amendment, which was ratified Dec. 6, 1865. When did Juneteenth become a federal holiday? Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021. President Joe Biden signed legislation on June 17, 2021, according to USA TODAY, after Congress passed The Juneteenth National Independence Day Act that same month. Juneteenth began rising to prominence in 2020 after the murder of George Floyd, a Black man, sparked protests across the country against police brutality, USA TODAY reports. Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., first introduced the Juneteenth bill in 2020 following the killings of Floyd and Breonna Taylor of Louisville, Kentucky. His initial attempt to pass the bill was unsuccessful. Is there mail delivery on Juneteenth? Is the post office open? Does FedEx deliver? No. As a federal holiday, the U.S. Postal Service is closed that day, and there will be no mail delivered. FedEx pickup and delivery services will be available on June 19, according to the company's website. FedEx Office locations will also be open, USA TODAY reports. Are banks open on Juneteenth? Juneteenth is a Federal Reserve bank holiday, meaning the organization that regulates the nation's banking system is closed, according to Banks aren't required to close for Federal Reserve holidays, but they often do. Transactions made during these holidays won't be posted until the next business day. Branches of Capital One, Bank of America, PNC, Truist, CitiBank and JPMorgan Chase will be closed on Juneteenth, USA TODAY is reporting. Capital One Cafes will remain open. Is the stock market open or closed on Juneteenth? The New York Stock Exchange is closed on federal holidays and will be closed on Juneteenth, according to its website. Is trash pickup delayed for Juneteenth? Trash pickup may be delayed because of Juneteenth, depending on the hauler. Contact your municipality or private provider to learn more.
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
When is Juneteenth 2025? Is there mail? What is open, closed? What to know about holiday
It's known as America's Second Independence Day, and it will be celebrated today throughout California and the rest of the U.S. Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. It's the longest-running African American holiday, and it became a federal holiday a few years ago. Here's what to know about the holiday. Yes, Juneteenth is a federal holiday in 2025, according to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. It is one of 11 federal holidays observed every year. The others are: New Year's Day Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Washington's Birthday/Presidents Day Memorial Day July 4 Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Christmas Day Juneteenth will be marked on Thursday, June 19, 2025. Unlike other federal holidays, such as Memorial Day, Labor Day and Thanksgiving, which are observed on a specific day of the week, Juneteenth is celebrated on the actual day. Juneteenth commemorates the day — June 19, 1865 — when federal soldiers arrived in Galveston to take control of Texas and ensure the slaves were freed per the Emancipation Proclamation, according to the History Channel. Juneteenth — short for June nineteenth — marks the end of slavery in the United States and is considered the longest-running African American holiday. Juneteenth is a portmanteau of June 19, the day Union troops arrived in Galveston. It became known as "Juneteenth" by the newly freed slaves of Texas, according to the National Museum of African American History & Culture at the Smithsonian. President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on Jan. 1, 1863. But its effect was limited, according to the National Archives. It only applied to states that seceded during the Civil War, leaving slavery intact for slave states that stayed with the Union. It also could not be enforced until Confederate states were under Union control, according to the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Therefore, it took until June 19, 1865, for slaves in Texas to be freed. Slavery in America was formally abolished with the 13th Amendment, which was ratified Dec. 6, 1865. Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021. President Joe Biden signed legislation on June 17, 2021, according to USA TODAY, after Congress passed The Juneteenth National Independence Day Act that same month. Juneteenth began rising to prominence in 2020 after the murder of George Floyd, a Black man, sparked protests across the country against police brutality, USA TODAY reports. Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., first introduced the Juneteenth bill in 2020 following the killings of Floyd and Breonna Taylor of Louisville, Kentucky. His initial attempt to pass the bill was unsuccessful. No. As a federal holiday, the U.S. Postal Service is closed that day, and there will be no mail delivered. FedEx pickup and delivery services will be available on June 19, according to the company's website. FedEx Office locations will also be open, USA TODAY reports. Juneteenth is a Federal Reserve bank holiday, meaning the organization that regulates the nation's banking system is closed, according to Banks aren't required to close for Federal Reserve holidays, but they often do. Transactions made during these holidays won't be posted until the next business day. Branches of Capital One, Bank of America, PNC, Truist, CitiBank and JPMorgan Chase will be closed on Juneteenth, USA TODAY is reporting. Capital One Cafes will remain open. The New York Stock Exchange is closed on federal holidays and will be closed on Juneteenth, according to its website. Trash pickup may be delayed because of Juneteenth, depending on the hauler. Contact your municipality or private provider to learn more. This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Juneteenth 2025? Is there mail? Are banks, stores open? What to know
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'American Pickers' Mike Wolfe Is Unrecognizable in New Photo With Girlfriend
'American Pickers' Mike Wolfe Is Unrecognizable in New Photo With Girlfriend originally appeared on Parade. American Pickers star was nearly unrecognizable in a new photo with his girlfriend, . On Sunday, June 8, the History Channel personality, 60, took to his Instagram Stories with a cheeky photo of himself and Cline, 46. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 In the selfie, Wolfe wore a yellow T-shirt and a green ball cap, completing his look with a pair of black sunglasses. His significant other, meanwhile, sported a blue shirt with a yellow hat and red-orange shades. "Undercover with @leticiacline," he captioned the update, fittingly including the song "Undercover of Night" by The Rolling Stones in his segment. On top of Wolfe wearing a hat and sunglasses, his longer beard helped disguise him for the mystery outing. Folks walking by likely had to do a double-take before realizing it was him. Take a look for yourself! In other news, Wolfe recently launched a new career venture in Le Claire, Iowa, with a surprising connection to his American Pickers co-star, , 49. He also announced a new History Channel show, a new film and the end of an era in a sad career announcement. Meanwhile, the network recently confirmed the premiere date for Season 27 of American Pickers. We can't wait! Next: 'American Pickers' Mike Wolfe Is Unrecognizable in New Photo With Girlfriend first appeared on Parade on Jun 8, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 8, 2025, where it first appeared.
