"Antonio, the Amazing" is the twenty-fourth episode of the fifth season of Laverne & Shirley, also the 110th overall episode in the series. Co-written by Cindy Begel and Lesa Kite, the episode, which was directed by Maurice Bar-Davd, premiered on ABC-TV on April 1, 1980.
Synopsis[]
Laverne's Italian cousin Antonio (Ed Marinaro) comes to America to make his fortune, but he can't seem to find a job.
Storyline[]
Laverne's distant Italian cousin, Antonio, comes to the U.S. seeking his fortune. Trouble is, he's not good at many things, getting fired from his first job. Will the girls help him grin and bear it and find his place in his new land?
Cast[]
Starring[]
- Penny Marshall as Laverne DeFazio
- Cindy Williams as Shirley Feeney
- Phil Foster as Frank DeFazio
- Michael McKean as Lenny Kosnowski
- David L. Lander as Squiggy Squiggman
- Betty Garrett as Edna Babish
- Eddie Mekka as Carmine Ragusa
Guest starring[]
- Ed Marinaro as Antonio DeFazio
Trivia[]
- Ed Marinaro would assume the recurring role of Sonny St. Jacques, a Hollywood stuntman who begins dating Laverne in Season 6.
