Tag Archives: Laverne & Shirley

Daily 70s Spot: Don Adams & Penny Marshall for Hertz Rent-a-Car (1971)

Posted on February 19, 2013 by

Here’s a nifty spot with an unexpected pairing of celebrities. Don Adams (Get Smart) and Penny Marshall (Laverne & Shirley) for Hertz Rent-a-Car. Adams was already well-known to TV viewers but Marshall was still in the process of becoming popular. … Continue reading →

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Mood Music: Lenny and the Squigtones, ‘StarCrossed’

Posted on January 16, 2013 by

According to my once-young mind, many of the best moments on TV’s Laverne & Shirley (1976-1983) involved the lovable morons known as Lenny and Squiggy. The characters were created and perfectly played by Michael McKean and David Lander. You probably … Continue reading →

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People Magazine Jan 30, 1978: Lenny & Squiggy

Posted on June 20, 2011 by

People Magazine began publication in March 1974 and is still going strong today. The weekly magazine is a wonderful resource for 70s pop culture and we’ll peek inside various issues from time to time here at Bionic Disco. Today, let’s … Continue reading →

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