Laverne & Shirley

Laverne & Shirley (1976-1983)

EndedScripted showComedy

This spin-off of the classic sitcom Happy Days focused on Milwaukee's Sweethearts, Laverne De Fazio and Shirley Feeney, two lower class girls who shared an apartment and worked together at Shotz Brewery as bottle-cappers. The two girls were as different as night and day: Laverne was feisty, quick-tempered and man-hungry while Shirley was more naive and trusting and quite inexperienced when it came to romance. The two shared their apartment building with Leonard "Lenny" Kosnowski and Andrew "Squiggy" Squigman, two wannabe greasers who always visited at the most inconvenient times and drove the girls insane. The girls hung out at the Pizza Bowl, a local pizza restaurant/bowling alley owned by Laverne's boisterous father Frank. The characters moved to Burbank, California during the show's sixth season, and Cindy Williams departed the series as Shirley during its eighth. The show remains a popular staple of syndication.

Network
Scheduleevery Tuesday at 20:30 (30 min)

Last Episode

Here Today, Hair Tomorrow
Season 8Episode 2230 min

Here Today, Hair Tomorrow

Carmine's fed up with L.A. and his lack of success there as an entertainer. He decides to go to New York, with financial help from friends, and try out for a role in the musical "Hair".

May 10, 1983

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S08E22Here Today, Hair TomorrowMay 10, 1983
S08E21Councilman DeFazioMay 3, 1983
S08E20Do the CarmineMar 15, 1983
S08E19How's Your Sister?Mar 1, 1983
S08E18Please Don't Feed the BuzzardsFeb 22, 1983
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Laverne & Shirley' premiere?

'Laverne & Shirley' premiered on January 27, 1976.

Who are the main characters in 'Laverne & Shirley'?

The main characters in 'Laverne & Shirley' are Laverne DeFazio and Shirley Feeney.

What is the setting of 'Laverne & Shirley'?

'Laverne & Shirley' is set in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in the late 1950s and early 1960s.

What are Laverne and Shirley's job in the show?

Laverne and Shirley work as brewery workers at Shotz Brewery.

Who played the character of Laverne?

Penny Marshall played the character of Laverne.

Are Laverne and Shirley childhood friends?

Yes, Laverne and Shirley are childhood friends.

Who are Laverne and Shirley's neighbors?

Lenny and Squiggy are Laverne and Shirley's neighbors.

Who was the creator of 'Laverne & Shirley'?

'Laverne & Shirley' was created by Garry Marshall.

Is 'Laverne & Shirley' a spin-off of another show?

Yes, 'Laverne & Shirley' is a spin-off of 'Happy Days'.

When did Laverne and Shirley move to California?

Laverne and Shirley moved to California in the sixth season of 'Laverne & Shirley'.

Who played the character of Shirley?

Cindy Williams played the character of Shirley.

What is the name of Laverne and Shirley's boss?

The name of Laverne and Shirley's boss is Mr. Shotz.

Did 'Laverne & Shirley' have a crossover episode with 'Mork & Mindy'?

Yes, 'Laverne & Shirley' had a crossover episode with 'Mork & Mindy' in the fifth season.

Cast

Michael McKean

Michael McKean

plays Leonard "Lenny" Kosnowski
Cindy Williams

Cindy Williams

plays Shirley Feeney
David L. Lander

David L. Lander

plays Andrew J. "Squiggy" Squigman
Betty Garrett

Betty Garrett

plays Edna Babish DeFazio
Eddie Mekka

Eddie Mekka

plays Carmine "The Big Ragoo" Ragusa
Penny Marshall

Penny Marshall

plays Laverne De Fazio
Phil Foster

Phil Foster

plays Frank DeFazio
Leslie Easterbrook

Leslie Easterbrook

plays Rhonda Lee
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Characters

Leonard

Leonard "Lenny" Kosnowski

played by Michael McKean
Shirley Feeney

Shirley Feeney

played by Cindy Williams
Andrew J.

Andrew J. "Squiggy" Squigman

played by David L. Lander
Edna Babish DeFazio

Edna Babish DeFazio

played by Betty Garrett
Carmine

Carmine "The Big Ragoo" Ragusa

played by Eddie Mekka
Laverne De Fazio

Laverne De Fazio

played by Penny Marshall
Frank DeFazio

Frank DeFazio

played by Phil Foster
Rhonda Lee

Rhonda Lee

played by Leslie Easterbrook
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