the ​LAVERNE & SHIRLEY place
a tribute to milwaukee's best bottlecappers
Episode Name/Number: Bachelor Mothers (Episode 2.3)
Original Air Date: October 19, 1976
Summary: Laverne and Shirley agree to babysit for Fonzie's godson, Danny, but end up getting a better offer when two guys offer to take them out to see Johnny Mathis in Chicago. Shirley ends up having to stay at home with the baby while Laverne goes out on the date, but things get crazy when Lenny and Squiggy have to step in to watch Danny.
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Guest Stars: Henry Winkler as Arthur Fonzarelli
Best Quote: "A lost baby is worse than a wet friend." -Shirley
Most Touching Moment/Quote: Laverne telling Shirley that she would have done the same thing for her (running out in the rain, to stop her from waiting all night at the bus depot).
Funniest Moment: Laverne imitating Fonzie's moves in order to try to quiet the baby... but then realizing that only holding her breath does the trick.
Squiggy Hello: None
Featured Songs: Carmine singing "Lullaby & Goodnight" to the baby
Strangest Moment: Fonzie planting a big one on Shirley... and then, seconds later, on Laverne (seriously, did people not think about germs in the 50's??).
Best Insult: "I’m gonna take you to a doctor, and if he finds out you’re alright, I’m gonna take HIM to a doctor." -Frank, to Laverne
Saddest Moment: Shirley crying about not being able to go out to Chicago with Laverne.
Fun Tidbit: The last time Frank DeFazio took Uncle Funji to a Braves game, he threw meatballs at the players.
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Star Rating: 4/5
Verdict: It's always a fun time when Fonzie stops by, and this episode, which plays out in close-to-real-time, is no exception.​
Bachelor Mothers