Are you a fan of the classic American sitcom Laverne and Shirley? Laverne and Shirley was a great sitcom that followed two friends working as bottle-cappers as they navigated the craziness of everyday American life.
▬Contents of this video▬ 00:00 - Intro 00:22 - Penny Marshall 01:43 - David Lander 02:41 - Eddie Mekka 03:42 - Phil Foster 04:45 - Betty Garrett 05:41 - Surviving Cast Members 05:46 - Cindy Williams 06:16 - Michael McKean 06:55 - Outro
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The show was created by Garry Marshall, Lowell Ganz, and Mark Rothman. The show’s excellent writing and direction is what kept the show going and is what made it one of the most-watched American sitcoms of all time.
But the credit must also go to the excellent Laverne and Shirley cast members. Sadly, many of the main cast members have passed away. Let’s look back at their incredible lives and careers.
Penny Marshall played the lead, Laverne, and became a huge star from the show. She started her career appearing in commercials and sitcoms before she won the lead role. She dedicated her later life mostly to directing feature films.
David Landau became best known for his role as “Squiggy” on Laverne and Shirley. He also had a prolific career in many other sitcoms and also became a prominent voice actor. He spent much of his later life as a spokesperson for multiple sclerosis after being diagnosed with the illness.
Eddie Mekka became best known for his role as Carmine Ragusa on Laverne and Shirley. He had a prolific television career and also had a career on stage. He also worked occasionally in films.
Phil Foster was best known for his role as Frank DeFazio in Laverne and Shirley. He began his career as a comedy writer and often performed on variety shows. He rose to prominence when he was cast in Laverne and Shirley.
Betty Garrett became famous through two great 1970s sitcoms. She first gained prominence with her role as Irene Lorenzo in All in the Family. When she joined the Laverne and Shirley cast she played Edna Babish. She also had a brief film career and a prolific career on stage.
Join FactsVerse to learn about how each Laverne and Shirley cast member died. Let’s also learn about how they lived, and their legacy since they passed away.
We’ll also catch up with the surviving Laverne and Shirley cast members and see how their career has panned out since the show ended.
How Each Laverne & Shirley Cast Member Died
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