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Studio: Paramount Home Video
Release Date: November 27, 2007
Number of Discs: 4
Number of Episodes: 24
Running Time: 599 Minutes
MSRP: $38.99
Creators:
Garry Marshall
Mark Rothman
Cast:
Cindy Williams.………Shirley Feeney
Penny Marshall.………Laverne DeFazio
Michael McKean.………Leonard ‘Lenny’ Kosnowski
David L. Lander.………Andrew ‘Squiggy’ Squiggmann
Eddie Mekka.………Carmine “The Big Ragoo” Ragusa
Phil Foster.………Frank DeFazio
Betty Garrett.………Edna Babish
The show:
Everyone’s favorite feminine duo from the fifties is back for their third season, which ran from ’77 to ’78. Join Shirley Feeney and Laverne DeFazio for 24 more hijinx filled episodes.
This is another solid season for this classic show filled to the brim with laugh after laugh. However, it’s not as good as season 2. The silly situations continue to entertain but there is a certain air of receptivity about them. It’s not that plots are being recycled but in the realm of situation comedy there are only so many places you can go.
It is the fantastic cast that keeps this show lively and entertaining. Cindy Williams and Penny Marshall are masters of their craft both in physical comedy and their witty banter, they play of each other superbly. The other duo that make this show a classic are Michael McKean and David Lander. Lenny and Squiggy remain the hilarious sidekicks they were in the previous seasons and we even get to see a bit of Lenny’s tender side when he meets a girl on his level.
In this season the girls pilot a plane, take a cruise, host a New Years party to ring in the 60’s and much more. This show might not “make you dreams come true” but it’s sure to make your evening.
Episodes:
Disc One:
Airport ’59
Laverne and Shirley take their first plane trip! But they become unexpected first time pilots when the real pilot passes out!
Tag Team Wrestling
Laverne exchanges rough words with a bad driver. Later, with Shirley filling in as her partner in a benefit wrestling match, she unfortunately learns that their opponents are the ladies Lavern had insulted that morning.
The Pact
The girls have an argument after Shirley’s new boyfriend asks Laverne out.
Robot Lawsuit
While shopping in a toy store, Laverne is attacked by a giant robot! So she decides to sue the toy company.
Laverne’s Arranged Marriage
Laverne’s dad, Frank arranges a marriage for her to a wealthy cheese manufacturer who’s also a mobster! Even though Frank means well, Laverne doesn’t like the idea one bit.
An Affair To Forget (Part 1)
When Laverne and Shirley discover that they’re short on cash for their upcoming vacation, Carmine finds them temporary employment at a show store.
Disc Two:
An Affair To Forget (Part 2)
Lenny and Squiggy are caught as stowaways on the cruise ship. Meanwhile, Shirley’s afraid that attentive Ensign Benson is getting too serious.
Laverne And Shirley Meet Fabian
The girls want to meet Fabian but don’t even have concert tickets. Even so, they make bet with Rosie that they’ll not only meet him, but get their pictures taken with him too.
The Stakeout
When the FBI suspects Carmine of being a counterfeiter, they decide to use the girls’ apartment as a stakeout to trap him.
Shirley’s Operation
Shirley is taken to the hospital and learns that he appendix is about to burst. Afraid that she’ll lose her hair for the operation, she tries to hide from the gang, who are trying to find her before her appendix bursts.
Take My Plants, Please
When the girls get laid off from the Brewery, they start their own business selling flowers and plants door-o-door
New Year’s Eve – 1960
New Year’s Eve, 1960 finds Laverne dropped by her date, Shirley sick with a cold, and Squiggy attempting a stunt as a human fly.
Disc Three:
The Mortician
Laverne has a crush on Stan, a mortician who seems more interested in death than in life. Since she wants to get to know him better, Laverne asks Shirley to pretend she is dying.
The Horse Show
Shirley rescues Buttercup, a horse doomed to the glue factor, and stables her at home. She and Laverne do their best to try to find Buttercup a new home before it’s too late.
The Slow Child
Mrs. Babish’s mentally challenged daughter, Amy comes for a visit and develops a relationship with Lenny.
The Second (Almost) Annual Shotz Talent Show
Mr. Shotz (Harry Shearer) asks Laverne and Shirley to feature his less-than-talented nephew in the company’s upcoming talent show.
The Dentist
Laverne goes to Shirley’s dental student cousin, Mikey. As a favor to Shirley, she allows Mikey to fix her tooth. He’s a lousy dentist, but Laverne can’t let on.
Bus Stop
Laverne and Shirley take a bus to a distant city to visit two medical students, but end up stranded by them.
Disc Four:
The Driving Test
Squiggy fails the written portion of his driving test. But in order to keep his truck-driving job, he must retake it.
The Obstacle Course
Shirley wants to become a member of the Ladies’ Auxiliary Milwaukee Police, but must complete an intense obstacle course first. Can she do it with Lavern’s help?
Debutante Ball
Lenny takes Laverne to a debutante ball, here he discovers that he’s 89th in line for the Polish throne.
2001: A Comedy Odyssey
Laverne dreams she and Shirley are in their 80s, and still living together as spinsters. Since Lenny and Squiggy are still single too, they propose marriage to the girls.
The Dance Studio
Carmine’s having trouble financing his own dance studio, so Laverne and Shirley try to help him out.
Breakin’ Up And Makin’ Up
Frank and Edna break up when Edna’s ex-husband comes to town, so Laverne and Shirley try to get them back together.
The Extras:
Again Paramount gives nothing in the way of special features for their classic shows.
