15 TV Characters who were meant to be temporary but became iconic

Modified Dec 18, 2024 10:44 ET

Steve Harrington (Stranger Things) ; Jesse Pinkman (Breaking Bad) ; Andy Dwyer (Parks and Recreation); Captain Hook (Once Upon a Time); Andy Bernard (The Office) — Steve Harrington (Stranger Things); Jesse Pinkman (Breaking Bad); Andy Dwyer (Parks and Recreation); Captain Hook (Once Upon a Time); Andy Bernard (The Office) [Image via Netflix, Sony Pictures Television, NBC Universal Television, Disney-ABC Domestic Television]

4) Fonzie (Happy Days)

Happy Days (Image via Paramount Domestic Television)

One of the most iconic TV characters was in the show Happy Days - Fonzie. Played by Henry Winkler, Fonzie was just supposed to be a cool biker as a cultural nod to the 1950s. However, his catchphrases and signature style soon became a fan favorite, making him the most popular person on the show, thus changing his status from temporary to permanent.

Edited by Anshika Jain

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15 TV Characters who were meant to be temporary but became iconic

4) Fonzie (Happy Days)

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