Birth of Lenny & Squiggy: Michael McKean // SiriusXM // Unmasked

[@leftyMOTIVguy]

I always loved their entrances. Burst through the door, "HELLO!"

[@captcorajus]

lol, yes!!

[@JustWasted3HoursHere]

Always right after Laverne or Shirley said something really disgusting too, which was their cue to enter the room. Used to make me laugh every time. But then, every once in a while, they could be sincerely humble and heartfelt, like in this: One of my favorite scenes in the history of Laverne & Shirley. (For setup, Laverne thinks she might be pregnant and is wondering what to do): kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWGuYmaZibKBgqcsi=fJH1EXoJivpyFyJb&t=250

[@msmerc86]

The name Koslovsky means, "Help! There's a hog in my kitchen."

[@msmerc86]

According to Lenny.

[@MrMZaccone]

And they were always cued by a line from one of the girls referencing some negative trait, like "What kind of idiots could we get to do that?" ... HELLO!

[@Savagemister]

Lenny and Squiggy did the "neighbor busting in without knocking" long before Kramer on Seinfeld

[@dirtydragon9]

Fred and Ethel did it before all of them.

[@jongilbertson2106]

And Dr Bellows

[@oldnerdreviews]

To this day, one of my greatest treasures is Lenny & The Squigtones, live at The Roxy in Hollywood, on vinyl! Great music, great comedy!

[@keithbrown1915]

I saw a vid of them doing "Day after Day" from the show. "A song about two days in a row". Hilarious.

[@gudatine]

Lenny & Squiggy the funniest make my sides burst with laughter.. as well asLenny and the Squigtones. Laverne & Shirley is my fav comedy of all!

[@vh6307]

"HELLO!" thank u 4 giving us ALL the laughs of a whole lotta lifetimes!!!🤗🙋🏾‍♀️🤩

[@angelcitygirl]

Now that Cindy has passed, he's the last surviving cast member of the original Laverne and Shirley. 🩷

[@daveconleyportfolio5192]

Carole Ita White is still around too. She played Rosie the first three seasons.

[@msmerc86]

Angora Debs!

[@kiltmanm60]

I loved those two characters! Especially when they would sing.

[@lisalee2885]

I Love when Lenny sings The Look with Laverne...😂👍😂

[@mauriceclemens3286]

I’ve always liked Michael McKean,good comedic actor. He’s had a long career.

[@mitchmatthews6713]

They were pure magic.

[@MeMeDaVinci]

Michael McKean is one of the nicest people I have ever met...back in 1979 when Lenny and Squiggy played the Riverside in Milwaukee. I worked backstage and what a gentleman. I can't say as much about Dave Lander but his lot later in life became more difficult. I have their album...I hear it is a collector item.

[@Telstar62a]

I don't know if I've ever seen McKean do a bad job. Even in the innumerable one-off characters he shows up as in sitcoms and such, he's always good, and not uncommonly the best thing about the show. He kicks ass in Celebrity Jeopardy! too.....

[@JustWasted3HoursHere]

He actually played "fear" (itself!) on an episode of Star Trek Voyager, which some people thought was a dumb episode buy I heartily disagree! Here's a clip from the finale of that episode: kzbin.info/www/bejne/goradpR4qpufnLM The episode is called "The Thaw". Basically some of the crew gets stuck inside a simulation of sorts where the original program has become pure fear and prevents the consciences of the original people from leaving.

[@AcmeRacing]

He's a musician too. Spinal Tap and A Mighty Wind were awesome.

[@radioactive9861]

@@JustWasted3HoursHere That was A GREAT episode! I immediately recognized McKean in that character!...AWESOME!

[@jamesedwards2237]

Short Circuit 2!!

[@christopherpage4649]

he's played lenny on Laverne &Shirley, David st. hubbins on spinal tap, and Chuck McGill on better call Saul. quite a versatile guy!

[@src4526]

did a pretty good X files as a modern day shape shifter too!

[@vinnynj78]

@@src4526 And let us not forget Mr. Green in Clue and Fred in Short Circuit 2

[@leemiracle6840]

The cop on planes, trains, and automobiles. " Do you think this vehicle is safe for highway use?"

[@charlie-obrien]

And 2 seasons as an SNL cast member. When they had to save the show.

[@makinoahcelloduo9008]

Plus, Oscar nominated for writing the song "Kiss at the End of the Rainbow" from A Mighty Wind.

[@primate4]

My wife and I met Cindy Williams at the Dallas Autorama in 2005. She was there with Henry Winkler. We got to visit with her one on one as there wasn’t a large crowd yet. She was such a nice lady and we enjoyed visiting with her.

[@steveweber6447]

This show was great fun and Lenny and the sqiddman were the cherry on the sundae. I will always remember them and they still can make me laugh. Thanks guys

[@deboisblanc]

all they had to do was walk into the scene and laughter ensued.

[@kevinstaggs5048]

Squigman

[@libertygiveme1987]

I always thought it was soooooo FUNNY, Shirley or Laverne would be talking about something really DISGUSTING, and sure enough, Lenny and Squiggy would walk in! "HELLO!"

[@AcmeRacing]

"What kind of moron would do that?" "Hello!"

[@evanabbott2737]

Hahahaha

[@libertygiveme1987]

@@AcmeRacing That's what they did. Have you ever watched the show?

[@AcmeRacing]

@@libertygiveme1987 I watched it quite a bit, and yes, that was Lenny and Sqiggy's running gag. What I wrote was exactly the kind of line that would precede their entrance.

[@moetop]

Here's a collection of 45 of them. kzbin.info/www/bejne/opWlaIajr6eLi80

[@kevingrady8736]

I would only watch that show for Lenny and Squiggy.

[@mlauren629]

I ALWAYS....loved it when the door swung open....and those two knuckle heads came walking in!!! Hilarious 😂😂😂

[@daverain1967]

its amazing to me how great comedians are so serious about the craft...huge fan,

[@jongilbertson2106]

Lenny and Squiggy led to Lenny and the Squigtones. When they appeared on American Bandstand, Nigel Tufnel was one of the band members. Nigel Tufnel was also in Spinal Tap. It all comes together.

[@anonymouscrank]

"Can we borrow your sheets?" "What's the matter with your sheets?" "They're hard."

[@lisalee2885]

We Need to say Thank You to those who are Alive Still and Did Great entertainment for us....SO Thank You Michael....you have made me laugh, cry and SING 🙏💜🙏💜🙏👍👍👍👍

[@maskedmarauder3278]

Dumb and dumber meet Lenny and Squiggy. A summer blockbuster.

[@incognitoatunknown2702]

I loved Lenny and Squiggy as a kid.

[@markjackson6134]

I love these fricken random stories of how something became famous.

[@moreme40]

Lenny and Squiggy( different characters) were also in Used Cars. One of my favorite movies

[@Mad-Mel1]

Don’t forget they did a sort of “reunion” in the 1980 movie Used Cars, playing “Freddie” and “Eddie.”

[@gwine9087]

I love stories like this.

[@kerricorser4562]

Sweet. Michael is so very talented. A compelling entertainer. ❤

[@lar7905]

I'm happy and sad listening to his story of how it all started ...9/8/23. It's been a couple of months since we lost Cindy . Thank you to KZbin for the Laverne and Shirley clips . And thank you Michael McKean for your stories .

[@mgoldman60]

Laverne: What could be more disgusting than this? L&S: Hello!

[@80sgirl96]

“Hello!”

[@robynsegg]

As a kid, I thought that Lenny & Squiggy should have had their own show, but as an adult, I'm kinda glad they didn't, because they were the characters that gave the show it's overall charm. The whole cast was great, but Lenny and Squiggy were the best part!

[@normanacree1635]

Them as the stars would never have worked. They needed to be the thorn in the side of whoever the star was/were.

[@Rob_Kates]

Ronnie B. is the best. No notes, he just listens and he has such an interest in comedy and entertainment. That is what makes him a great interviewer. Unmasked is the perfect show for him to host since he was a former stand up and a comedy club owner.

[@dabig25]

The only one from the show that's still alive today

[@bruce9942]

These guys were the show, Best Ever !!!!

[@terencebarrett2897]

Michael Mckean seems a very genuine good guy'' just like David Landers'and these two characters were the cream,that topped the comedy cake of Laverne and Shirley'with all the rest of the ingredients, that made this a world wide hit series' it was brilliant'' thanks to all of those Comedy's' that make us laugh, smile, and we can forget our worries and problems

[@matthewmartenson481]

David Lander Sadly Passed Away On Friday At Age 73 😢🌎

[@terencebarrett2897]

@@matthewmartenson481 Mathew" Lenny and Squiggy were the icing on the cake,very talented ,and absolutely wonderful, nowadays its a wonder they are not giving TVs away for free,because its absolutely abysmal,it as been sexually, polluted,and PC infiltrated, Matthew " a merry Christmas and a happy new year,to you and all your family, and all you tubers and everyone

[@djay6651]

R.I.P. David Lander. Passed from complications of M.S. on 4 Dec.

[@charlie-obrien]

Very sad to hear. He was a wonderful comic actor.

[@cobracobra4579]

God bless him 🙏

[@jasonvoorhees895]

I used to LOVE Lenny and Squiggy when I was a kid. I watched all of Better Call Saul to date, and had no idea Chuck was Lenny. My grandma spotted it by the second episode LOL 😂

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

I knew Mc. Kean looked familiar. Didn't match it to Spinal Tap until today. Lol

[@sl-te2xh]

❤Lenny and Squiggy. Hello......RIP , Peace to family and friends and colleagues, to the world, cause EVERYBODY loves these 2.🙏🕊❤

[@rodbirch5876]

Reading Penny's book I have rediscovered these guys (although McKean has done many many things!) and really see the genius and opportunity there. Very cool!

[@trivialinsignific]

i love those guys ! thanks for the tv !!!!!

[@susiesalter5290]

Love them.....wow gr8 story xxxx

[@mashtones]

Got the opportunity to see them film a couple of episodes, remember Lenny & Squiggy goofing around a little between shots, off camera, being silly and funny.

[@truthtold9084]

Wow! Interesting interview regarding L&S.

[@chalkbunt81]

Lenny must get this question " night after night".

[@markburnham7512]

I first remember David and Michael from the "Credibility Gap" group in the late 60s.

[@SPDFRK]

I never followed this mans career. I just keep running into him everywhere. Spinal tap, L&S, Better Call Saul. I think that's great. I grew up with this guy and had no idea it was happening.

[@billlonee9470]

For me, Lenny & Squiggy made the show. And while I don't think the rest has aged well, their parts are still hilarious. Thank goodness for technology that allows me to fast-forward to their scenes.

[@kfl22]

didn't you guys do it at your dorm at Carnegie Tech?

[@tommybrackett5519]

Great show

[@mrheem]

The first thing that i ever saw on TV that was funny.

[@mrs8792]

My 2 favorite characters

[@ronhicks5818]

Cant believe it took me this long to realize Chuck was Lenny! Lol

[@jimp6984]

I wonder if the writers ever listened to Duffy's Tavern. It had a character (Finnegan) who entered much like Lenny and Squiggy.

[@kato64]

I believe the Roger Bowen that Michael McKean refers to is the same fellow who originally portrayed Lt Colonel Henry Blake, in the film M*A*S*H.

[@QuarrellaDeVil]

You're absolutely right!

[@susanr3933]

LOVE LOVE LOVE LENNY!!! LOVE SQIGG-MAN TOO!! XOXO

[@geeskin5750]

I wish the interviewer would've said something about low lives then squiggy walks in hello

[@RealtyWebDesigners]

Seinfeld before Seinfeld.

[@jamespfitz]

He's dead

[@seanhoefling5045]

Is that Ron from Ron and Ron??? Nice!!

[@jamespfitz]

RIP David Lander

[@thomasscoot904]

He is great in better call Saul

[@jessicahotaling5325]

I loved Laverne and Shirley! I just googled Michael on it to show my son it (who loves Better Call Saul.)

[@theresadimaggio7241]

Awesome

[@moonspinner1946]

Still luv ya Len! Always had a crush on you! : )

[@billygillan821]

Love LaVern and Sheerly,but they made that show,plus great singers.

[@jacksamunster4407]

Rip squiggy

[@ohmightywez]

Michael McKean is actually a really good songwriter and has a great voice. Honestly, I wish someone would actually record The Look! Laverne sang it for laughs with that thick Milwaukee accent. But it would be a Meatloaf type song and really fun if someone did it justice.

[@fcseven]

I never knew Chuck from Better call Saul was Lenny. Wow!

[@CollectionTHX1138]

That's the only thing I can think about and This is Spinal Tap when I watch BCS its hard to take him seriously but he's good so its interesting to hear that not everyone knows who he is ;

[@glenphillips9068]

Reminds me of ted nugent

[@marywilliams9858]

Those guys were incredibly funny.

[@justinestes6400]

They were the prototype for Kramer!!

[@raheemhamilton2011]

He was good on SNL as well.

[@robertbishop5357]

You're watching 1/3 of Spinal Tap.

[@dgfidler]

I always thought Lenny and Squiggy should have a spin-off. I would have watched it.

[@keithbrown1915]

One of the classic comedy shows. Cindy Williams with her dramatic dead pan comedy. All the rest. Hilarious.

[@billypfan]

thanks ill look into that movie

[@donnellholmes6334]

always had a crush on this man's wife.

[@JohnDoe-jn4ex]

They where a riot.

[@cooperjackson614]

Mr. Lander came in the KFC( Kentucky Fried Chicken back then) I used to work in on Sunset back in the mid-80s. Always got two buckets and he would do a "bit". Very funny, always, and he told me a great story about being in "1941" with John Belushi. RIP

[@aaronaldrich1546]

Cool

[@95SLE]

The Lone Wolf!!

[@robertmatthews2009]

When Laverne and Shirley aired in Japan, a disclaimer was put at the beginning of the show stating that Laverne and Shirley had escaped from an insane asylum. This was done so the Japanese people wouldn't think that all Americans behaved like that.

[@windowshoppingwithjulie6664]

I did not know Laverne and Shirley aired in Japan I am sure they spoke japanese but in the happy days sitcom online website they showed happy days in Australia and Belgium and India and new Zealand england Norway Finland sweden Slovenia italy Israel and the Netherlands and France and Canada and Ireland they do not show it in Mexico and other countries because they are gang people

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

We don't? I don't know what America *you* live in...

[@bonsummers2657]

If you're good, and you stick to it with keen creativity,…. success will likely happen.

[@Drvol1]

Appendix go boom.

[@timlamb9428]

They were funnier and more interesting than laverne and shirley.

[@nikolas_schreck]

My mom would watch when I was a kid I couldn't wait to see them 2.

[@nickcolameo1141]

Absolutely. They were the best part of the show, hands down.

[@nikolas_schreck]

@@nickcolameo1141 👍

[@LemmyAuditYou]

It's funny when people's auto correct spells my channel as Lenny

[@LittleAlice7794]

I wonder why Cindy had negative feelings about the show(Michael's comment towards the end).....maybe she was being sarcastic. I've been meaning to get her book as I've already read Penny's which was terrific. I'm curious to know her view of how and why her time on Laverne & Shirley ended.

[@presto709]

That sounds like just a funny comment to lighten thins up. Almost like "Break a leg"

[@jimralston4789]

Probably a fatalistic thing because all pilots are long-shots especially for a bunch of newcomers like they were. But it sounded like she had a good attitude to deal with the that outcome if it happened. The network must have loved them though because they got the timeslot after the biggest hit on TV those days - Happy Days.

[@hexkwondo]

I would have never have that the man who played Chuck in Better Call Saul is the same guy who played Lenny.

[@210SAi]

He was also in an 80s Heavy Metal band

[@dozer1642]

Such strange times.

[@alpha18412]

"The Big Raccoon". That line still gets me today.

[@PrincessWarsop]

alpha18412 ragu

[@Alpen83]

+alpha19412 No, at one time Squiggy referred to Carmine as "The Big Racoon." lol

[@alexkx8599]

Spinal Tap! Spinal Tap! D.A.R.Y.L.! D.A.R.Y.L! Clue! Clue! Clue!

[@francesrude3007]

I would love to hear Mr. Michael, do a straight song. I always thought he had a great singing voice. I thought they were great in what they did.

[@makinoahcelloduo9008]

Frances Rude Have you seen A Mighty Wind?

[@francesrude3007]

@@makinoahcelloduo9008 No I haven't. but thanks.

[@makinoahcelloduo9008]

Frances Rude The guys from Spinal Tap play a folk trio. McKean also composed some songs for the movie, including one nominated for an Oscar.

[@billypfan]

OMG.. WHEN I WAS 5 AND 6 YRS OLDIWAS IN LOOVEWITH HIM! WOW HE AGED! THE CHARACTER IS STILL HYSTERICLE

[@Telstar62a]

I think he's referring to "The Big Ragu" character in the series....

[@jjryan1352]

Yes, Carmine.

[@dm95422]

RIP Squiggy.

[@normanacree1635]

Great interviewer. He let the guest do 90% of the talking.

[@jonathanross149]

R.I.P. David Lander

[@guyhandsome43]

@ejbriel This is the one where Ronnie B's appendix already exploded. Like a day earlier.

[@ejbriel]

Is this the one where Ronnie B's appendix is about to explode?

[@Gordie1450]

I was shocked when I found out Lenny was Saul’s brother

[@cjoyce_1240]

🎉❤❤❤❤

[@joeylodes]

RIP Swig

[@thomasthomas2418]

In 2017 after a church shooting in Sutherland Springs Texas, McKean said, "They were in church. They had the prayers shot right out of them. Maybe try something else." See twitter.com/mjmckean/status/927278222412320768?lang=en I used to enjoy watching "First In Show" and "A Mighty Wind", but after that, McKean is no longer welcome in this house.