Laverne & Shirley was a popular American sitcom that aired on ABC from 1976 to 1983. It followed the lives of two friends, Laverne DeFazio and Shirley Feeney, as they navigated their way through young adulthood and their careers. Both characters were initially portrayed as working-class women. The show was set in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and featured a talented supporting cast, including Michael McKean and David Lander as Laverne and Shirley’s friends and roommates, Lenny and Squiggy. Laverne & Shirley was a spin-off of the hit sitcom Happy Days and remained a popular show throughout its eight seasons on the air.
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