Laverne And Shirley Show Analysis

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Some of the greatest shows of all time had great directors and writers but others had just great actors. Those that knew how to captivate their viewers. Here are the top 5 duo actors of all time and how they made their shows more exciting. 5. Laverne De Fazio & Shirley Feeney - Laverne and Shirley The female odd couple started their acting career in the 1950s with a little help from their neighbors, Squiggy and Lenny. Their impact on comedy created some of the most remarkable tv moments in history. What really made the duo stick out was the Laverne and Shirley show that ran on ABC from January 27, 1976 to May 10, 1983. It was spin-off from the show `Happy days`. Due to its popularity, it became the second most watched show in America after hitting the second season. The show had a very exhilarating theme song at the beginning of the show. Nobody can forget Laverne and Shirley sing “One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight. Sclemeel, schlimazel, hasenfeffer incorporated”, while skipping in the middle of the street. It always captivated its audiences. The theme song was released as a single and became a radio favorite and rose to become a top 30 American hit in 1976. This made the two …show more content…

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