Remembering Eddie Mekka, ‘Laverne & Shirley’s Carmine ‘Big Ragoo’ Ragusa

Eddie Mekka will always be remembered as Carmine Ragusa, better known as “The Big Ragoo,” the singer who added old-school charm to Laverne & Shirley. As the series approaches its 50th anniversary on ...
Worcester Magazine

Here's to you, Big Ragoo: Remembering breakout TV role for Worcester's Eddie Mekka

Fifty years ago, on Feb. 3, 1976, Worcester’s own Eddie Mekka made his television debut as Carmine “The Big Ragoo” Ragusa on “Laverne & Shirley.” ...

Schlemiel! Schlimazel! ‘Laverne & Shirley’ Turns 50

Fifty years ago, TV viewers were introduced to Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams in the iconic sitcom "Laverne & Shirley." ...
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What happened on the final episode of ‘Laverne & Shirley’?

It wasn't a traditional finale.
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Michael McKean reveals Cindy Williams thought 'Laverne & Shirley' would flop

The original ‘Laverne & Shirley’ cast member admitted there were doubts about the sitcom.
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