01 The story
One stunt.
One phrase.
A permanent place in culture.
On September 20, 1977, “Hollywood: Part 3” sent Arthur “Fonzie” Fonzarelli over a shark on water skis—swim trunks, leather jacket and all.
Years later, that improbable leap inspired jump the shark: the phrase we still use when a television show, celebrity, product or idea crosses the line from inspired to absurd.
Jump the Shark 50 is counting down to the golden anniversary of the actual leap—and reopening the great debate: did Happy Daysreally jump the shark that night?
The question that started it allDid it really jump the shark?
Voting and fan nominations are coming soon.