The Story Behind the 70s Sitcom Hit Laverne & Shirley

As the show’s popularity grew, Michael McKean and David Lander also found success through their eccentric characters Lenny and Squiggy. The pair had originally developed the characters years earlier during comedy performances before bringing them into the television series.

Their popularity with audiences allowed the characters to extend beyond the sitcom itself. McKean and Lander even performed and recorded music as “Lenny and the Squigtones.” The unusual act reflected how widely recognized the characters had become during the show’s peak years.