Are you a fan of the classic sitcom, Laverne and Shirley? It was a groundbreaking show that has really stood the test of time. It produced some of the most memorable characters in pop culture history and was integral in showcasing that women could be the leads of shows without having them simply be housewives whose only role was to further the storylines of their male counterparts. Plus, it was brilliantly written, acted, and directed. All of that led to a show that many consider being among the finest of its era.
▬Contents of this video▬ 00:00 - Intro 00:37 - A Wandering Script 02:09 - More Script Recycling 03:03 - The Godfather Connection 03:58 - “Schlemiel! Schlimazel!" 05:30 - Lenny and Squiggy Predated the Show 06:21 - A Familiar Apartment 06:53 - Pepsi Milk? 07:43 - The Theme Song 08:11 - Outro
If you're a fan of Laverne and Shirley, you're likely always on the lookout for facts about the show that you might not have known. If so, you're in the right place. In this video, we take a look at some lesser-known facts that you might not be aware of about Laverne and Shirley. We talk about the origins of the show, and how it indirectly came about because of a completely unrelated sitcom that failed. We also talk about how some of the partnerships from the show were actually established long before Laverne and Shirley came about. This includes the working relationship between the two leads, Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams, as well as the classic characters Lenny and Squiggy, played by Michael McKean and David Lander.
We also talk about the origins of the chant at the beginning of the show, as well as the origins of the (gross?) drink that Laverne always drank: Pepsi milk. And we go over the interesting connection between the show and The Godfather, as well as how the set of the show was one that many fans recognized from a previous sitcom. So check out this video today, as Facts Verse presents: Little-Known Laverne & Shirley Facts That You Probably Missed!
Little-Known Laverne & Shirley Facts That You Probably Missed
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