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Laverne And Shirley

What is laverne and shirley?

· James MacDonald

Key facts

Title Laverne & Shirley[1]
Type American television sitcom[1]
Main characters Laverne DeFazio; Shirley Feeney[1]
Setting Milwaukee, Wisconsin[1]
Workplace Shotz Brewery[1]
Original run January 27, 1976 to May 10, 1983[1]

Laverne & Shirley is an American television sitcom about two working-class friends and roommates, Laverne DeFazio and Shirley Feeney, who worked at the Shotz Brewery in Milwaukee.

Context

Laverne & Shirley is a beloved American television sitcom that aired from 1976 to 1983. The show follows the lives of two friends, Laverne DeFazio and Shirley Feeney, as they navigate life and work in Milwaukee. The series is a spin-off of the popular show Happy Days and features the two main characters working at the Shotz Brewery. The show was a significant part of American pop culture during its run and remains popular among fans today [1].

Documented claims

  • The show was introduced as a spin-off after the characters appeared on Happy Days. [1]
  • The series centered on the two title characters living in Milwaukee and working at a beer bottling plant. [2]
  • The show aired on ABC. [1]

Questions and answers

Who starred in Laverne & Shirley?

The show starred Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams as the main characters, Laverne DeFazio and Shirley Feeney [1].

When did Laverne & Shirley first air?

The show first aired on January 27, 1976 [1].

What is the setting of Laverne & Shirley?

The show is set in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where the two main characters live and work [1].

What was the original run of Laverne & Shirley?

The show aired from January 27, 1976, to May 10, 1983 [1].

Sources

  1. Schlemiel, Schlimazel: 25 Things You Never Knew About 'Laverne & Shirley' — yahoo.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Laverne & Shirley (TV Series 1976–1983) — imdb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Entertainment