Defective Ballet was the 12th episode of the eighth season of Laverne & Shirley; it was also the 165th overall episode. Written by Nick LeRose, the episode, which was directed by Tom Trbovich, made its premiere on ABC-TV on January 11, 1983.
Synopsis[]
Squiggy is mistaken for a defecting Russian dancer.
Storyline[]
Two Russian ballet dancers (one a twin for Squiggy),try to defect to the U.S. The KGB mistakes Squig for the dancer and threaten his life. It's up to Laverne & a handsome male ballet dancer to rescue him and help the other two escape.
Cast[]
Starring[]
- Penny Marshall as Laverne DeFazio
- Phil Foster as Frank DeFazio
- Michael McKean as Lenny Kosnowski
- David L. Lander as Squiggy Squiggman
- Eddie Mekka as Carmine Ragusa
- Leslie Easterbrook as Rhonda Lee
Guest starring[]
- Victor Barbee as Ivan
- John Brent as Shasta
- Wendy Cutler as Viviana
- Louis Welch as Clarke Montana
- Paul Willson as Kovitch
