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Winkler Reflects on Firing from Turner & Hooch | Wilmington News
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Henry Winkler candidly reveals he was fired just 13 days into directing Tom Hanks in 1989’s “Turner & Hooch,” admitting he wasn’t the right fit and regretting ignoring his instincts. The fallout was swift and emotional, with Winkler describing the dismissal as a major blow. Though Roger Spottiswoode took over, Winkler still can’t recall the film’s title—though he fondly remembers Hanks’ dog. He’s still untangling his feelings about Hanks, even as he hints at hope for reconciliation, recalling a warm SAG Awards encounter. Hanks has stayed silent on the set tension, while Winkler’s openness underscores how creative clashes can echo long after the cameras stop rolling.
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