"The Diner" is the twenty-fifth episode of the fifth season of Laverne & Shirley, also the 111th overall episode in the series. Written by Bob Perlow, the episode, which was directed by Linda McMurray, premiered on ABC-TV on May 6, 1980.
Synopsis[]
Lenny's uncle leaves him a diner called "Dead Lazlo's".
Storyline[]
Lenny and Squiggy come into some money and invest in a run-down diner. Their ideas about food service bring no business, so they hand it over to the girls. The ladies spark success but could get burned by their own ambitions.
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[]
- Daniel J. Foster as Louie (as Daniel Foster)
- Jack Lukes as Lou
Trivia[]
- Ed Marinaro would assume the recurring role of Sonny St. Jacques, a Hollywood stuntman who begins dating Laverne in Season 6.
