Tech: Laverne Speaks

Almost 30 years ago, Happy Days characters Richie and Fonzie dated brewery babes who later starred in Laverne & Shirley. Viewers can now see the first seasons of both series on DVD. Penny Marshall (Laverne) talked to TIME's Carolina A. Miranda:

How does it feel to be part of American TV lore?

At the time, we were not well received. [Laverne & Shirley] never got an Emmy nomination. But I still get recognized, and I'm, like, 150. Ironically, people told me I would never work in TV with my teeth and my accent.

Both shows were set in Wisconsin....

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