As woman one to another, I have to say she did have some pretty legs. Lavern came across as such a klutz, that it hid how good looking she was, but then that is a real comedian. As for Lucille Ball, she was gorgeous.
I remember Second City TV members being interviewed saying that they had considered doing a spoof on Laverne & Shirley, but found that it was already too goofy as-is.
@@davidpitkat6031 Was referring to the first one where her name did not appear. Hadn't seen the second one yet, when I wrote my reply. Would still have pointed it out, since it was the first clip that showed her.
i remember being dead tired of all the 70's shows as they turned into 80's comedies. The jokes got stale they kept having to toss in famous cameos. But I do look back at the innocence and wonder. They put a lot of effort into making something worthwhile.
The point of the joke was related to how they looked so much alike, it was a running commentary back in the day that has roots from this story….. “In her senior year, she entered the Miss Fireball of Inglewood contest for the local firefighter's ball. A reporter for a local newspaper wrote a story about the contest and stated that Lawrence bore a striking resemblance to a young Carol Burnett. An avid fan letter-writer, Lawrence's mother urged her to write a letter, which Lawrence did, including the newspaper article. After receiving the letter, Burnett found Lawrence's father's name in the phone book, called him, and said she would go to see the Miss Fireball contest. Lawrence won the contest and Burnett was called to the stage to crown her. Coincidentally, Burnett was looking for an actress to play her younger sister on her upcoming show. After a few months and auditions, Lawrence got the part at age eighteen, specifically for playing Chrissy in the "Carol and Sis" sketches.”
John Wayne was known to give advice to speak a bit slower to maximize screen time, so I wouldn't be surprised if many other up and coming actors who knew him would have taken his advice.
Weren't the girls in a boot camp type episode and the lady was "the frog" WAS Carol Burnett or maybe the actress who played Mamma on mamas family... Anyone remember that?
It's a shame that by this time L&S had already had its "jump the shark" phase and was close to cancellation. Penny had remarked in other interviews that she was contractually obligated to continue with the series in its eighth and final season. I think a continuation series under a different title and with Penny and Carrie might've worked. They show a little comedic chemistry here and throughout this episode. Carrie had a flair for humor, as was well known, too.
Interesting factoid: Fisher and Marshall were BEST friends in these last 20-30 years and ran the roost in Hollywood according to what other stars have said about the two.
@@nancydemoss8421 I think you are right, LOL! His face just didn't look the same to me at first and I somehow imagined him a bit thinner, but I can see it's him now. Thanks!
Laverne: “Doesn’t that Charity lady remind you of someone we know?”
Shirley: “Carol Burnett?”
😂
Shockingly I'm not the only one to notice Carrie Fischer.
No, you aren't.
I noticed her.
So sad that so many of these incredible people are gone.
Carrie Fisher in the green bunny suit! What a great episode. I bought the dvd set for that episode. She was so sexy in the late 70's and early 80's.
I live in Milwaukee. Laverne & Shirley lived down the street from me!!
Carrie Fisher - the biggest star
Ted Danson, Charles Grodin. Fred Dryer. Mark Hamil.
Laverne reminds me of LUCY RECARDO trying to get a look at fabian holding on to the flag pole!!!
As woman one to another, I have to say she did have some pretty legs. Lavern came across as such a klutz, that it hid how good looking she was, but then that is a real comedian. As for Lucille Ball, she was gorgeous.
I forgot what a hot bod Penny had damn
I remember Second City TV members being interviewed saying that they had considered doing a spoof on Laverne & Shirley, but found that it was already too goofy as-is.
Ahhhhhh! Carrie Fisher❤❤❤❤
Hugh-shmoo! THATS PRINCESS LEIA!
Star Wars !!!
Kept waiting for "Carrie Fisher" to pop up--- nada. Sheesh!
@@kokoflash what are you talking about? They SHOWED 2 Carrie Fisher clips!...
@@davidpitkat6031 Was referring to the first one where her name did not appear. Hadn't seen the second one yet, when I wrote my reply. Would still have pointed it out, since it was the first clip that showed her.
That Blondie always there at behind 😅
i remember being dead tired of all the 70's shows as they turned into 80's comedies. The jokes got stale they kept having to toss in famous cameos. But I do look back at the innocence and wonder. They put a lot of effort into making something worthwhile.
Oh yuppp there she is...Vicki Lawrence...and she DOES look like Carol Burnett
The point of the joke was related to how they looked so much alike, it was a running commentary back in the day that has roots from this story…..
“In her senior year, she entered the Miss Fireball of Inglewood contest for the local firefighter's ball. A reporter for a local newspaper wrote a story about the contest and stated that Lawrence bore a striking resemblance to a young Carol Burnett. An avid fan letter-writer, Lawrence's mother urged her to write a letter, which Lawrence did, including the newspaper article.
After receiving the letter, Burnett found Lawrence's father's name in the phone book, called him, and said she would go to see the Miss Fireball contest. Lawrence won the contest and Burnett was called to the stage to crown her. Coincidentally, Burnett was looking for an actress to play her younger sister on her upcoming show. After a few months and auditions, Lawrence got the part at age eighteen, specifically for playing Chrissy in the "Carol and Sis" sketches.”
Wait...you missed Carrie Fisher
Troy Donahue talks and walks a lot like the Duke in this episode. Was that his normal presentation?
I was thinking the same thing
John Wayne was known to give advice to speak a bit slower to maximize screen time, so I wouldn't be surprised if many other up and coming actors who knew him would have taken his advice.
1:30: You've been Donahued!
Charlene Tilton the blonde from Dallas in the episode of the train mistery
LAVERNE AND SHIRLEY HAVE ON LONG WIGS ....FRO JOHN IN NORTH CAROLINA .
Hmmm...Carrie Fisher?
At 2:03 there's a noise off-screen. They both look, then carry on.
That looked like Marvin Berry from Back to the Future
7:22..... Miley Cyrus 😂
Weren't the girls in a boot camp type episode and the lady was "the frog" WAS Carol Burnett or maybe the actress who played Mamma on mamas family...
Anyone remember that?
The character's name was Sgt. Plout and played by Vicki Lawrence
. itz carrie fisher..!!
It's a shame that by this time L&S had already had its "jump the shark" phase and was close to cancellation. Penny had remarked in other interviews that she was contractually obligated to continue with the series in its eighth and final season.
I think a continuation series under a different title and with Penny and Carrie might've worked. They show a little comedic chemistry here and throughout this episode. Carrie had a flair for humor, as was well known, too.
No Jay Leno?!
He wasn't famous at the time when he appeared on the show
Who was Troy Donahue
An actor back in the 60's.
Interesting factoid: Fisher and Marshall were BEST friends in these last 20-30 years and ran the roost in Hollywood according to what other stars have said about the two.
That wasn't Art Garfunkel
Ummm / yes it was
@@davidpitkat6031 Ok, I stand corrected, just didn't look like him at first - looked shorter as well.
@@davescryptodays1441 Art just looked tall next to Paul Simon.
@@nancydemoss8421 I think you are right, LOL! His face just didn't look the same to me at first and I somehow imagined him a bit thinner, but I can see it's him now. Thanks!
Penny Marshall and Garfunkel dated for a while.
Troy Donahue looked like crap there. When they did this show his career was over. He had succumbed to alcoholism. Later he came out as gay.