Laverne & Shirley has gone down in television history as one of the most successful spin-offs of all time. Its two titular characters were introduced on the American sitcom Happy Days before eventually gaining enough popularity to be given their own spin-off. While many spin-offs have failed, Laverne & Shirley proved nearly as successful as its parent show. Laverne & Shirley … [Read more...]
Eddie Mekka, ‘Laverne and Shirley’ Actor, Dies at 69
Eddie Mekka, ‘Laverne and Shirley’ Actor, Dies at 69 Eddie Mekka, an actor on “Laverne & Shirley” who played Carmine “The Big Ragoo” Ragusa, died on Saturday at his home in Newhall, Calif. He was 69. An official Facebook account for Mekka announced the news on Thursday morning. No cause of death was given, except that he “passed away peacefully.” Cindy Williams, who played … [Read more...]