Episode Name/Number:  One Heckuva Note (Episode 5.2)

Original Air Date:  September 20, 1979

Summary:  Shirley finds a note addressed to Laverne from Carmine, leading to Laverne recapping an interesting two days she shared with Carmine three years ago...

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Guest Stars:  None
Best Quote:  "Keep it up, Laverne, and you’ll defrost that refrigerator instead of clean it!" -Shirley, in response to Laverne’s seductive method of cleaning the fridge.
Most Touching Moment/Quote:  "I never had such a good time in my entire life!" -Laverne  "Neither did I. I’m glad I took you, Laverne." -Carmine
Funniest Moment:  Frank and Edna’s first meeting - for $10, he apparently gets drunk and tells war stories...​

Squiggy Hello:  None​

Featured Songs:  "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" playing in the Pizza Bowl during the flashback.
Strangest Moment:  Carmine’s alphabetical eating. "Is that why you eat the meatloaf before the vegetables, because meatloaf starts with an M and vegetables start with a V?" -Laverne  "No that’s not why." -Carmine  "Why?" -Laverne  "Because that’s zucchini with a Z. If it was asparagus with an A, I’d eat that first, but it’s not asparagus with an A, it’s zucchini with a Z." -Carmine
Best Insult:  "I happen to like my droopy ears. It gives me a little character. Just like your nose." -Carmine to Laverne
Saddest Moment:  Shirley discussing how it is tough to forgive, since it's Carmine and her best friend - but how she thinks she’ll be able to find it in her heart to do so.
Fun Tidbit:  Terry Buttafuco’s schnauzer mated with the poodle next door.​

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Star Rating:  4/5
Verdict:  A concept that sounds strange in theory (Carmine & Laverne?) actually works much better in reality than you’d first think. There’s a surprising amount of chemistry between the two, which comes out both in the form of some passionate embraces AND some equally heated arguments. The story arc wraps up nicely by the end of the episode, so Shirley and Carmine fans can take comfort.... but this episode does open the door to some interesting possibilities, and is a fun 22 minutes, regardless of your preferred coupling.