the LAVERNE & SHIRLEY place
a tribute to milwaukee's best bottlecappers
Episode Name/Number: You Pushed Me Too Far (Episode 5.6)
Original Air Date: October 25, 1979
Summary: Lenny and Squiggy’s friendship is put to the test when an argument ends in Lenny literally being pushed out of the boys’ window. Lenny’s leg ends up broken, and the girls do their best in trying to mend the boys’ strange-but-sweet relationship.
Guest Stars: None, strictly the gang.
Best Quote: "I've been lucky all my life. Garbage has always been there when I needed it." -Lenny
Most Touching Moment/Quote: Lenny walking in on Squiggy in the middle of his practice apology, and thus hearing him saying how Lenny is his best friend.
Funniest Moment: Lenny falling out the window, only to have Squiggy save his... boots.
Squiggy Hello: "Whoever invented this must’ve had one weird, twisted mind.” -Laverne "Hello!" -Squiggy
Featured Songs: "For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow," sung to Lenny.
Strangest Moment: Squiggy holding up a picture of baby Squiggy - hair curl and all.
Best Insult: (Sees wax vampire) "Squiggy!?" (To wax vampire:) "Same hair... but you’re better looking." -Laverne
Saddest Moment: "You ain’t my friend, I don't wanna see you no more." -Lenny, to Squiggy
Fun Tidbit: Lenny’s most prized possession is his "pet" iguana, Jeffrey, whereas Squiggy’s most prized possession is his moth collection. ("Those moths are dead meat!" -Lenny "Moths ain’t meat!" -Squiggy)
Episode in One Ridiculous Picture:
Star Rating: 4/5
Verdict: A rare glimpse into what makes the Lenny & Squiggy friendship tick, plus plenty of fun comedic moments between the boys and the girls.

