Milwaukee Moon Laverne and Shirley

[@woohooboy]

Michael McKean is now the only actor from this scene who is still with us. R.I.P. to Phil, Betty, Penny, David, Eddie & Cindy......

[@bobblaszczak7972]

I was just thinking the same thing. I never saw this before. Sad to think that they have passed. This was a show of my childhood.

[@ollieox9181]

I was just about to post the exact same thought but you beat me to it. RIP to all.

[@Its_the_Whole_Everything]

thats so sad.

[@JP-hd7ie]

I didn't realize that. That is sad

[@duke40229]

Yep only Lenny is left

[@joeb6245]

God bless everyone in that video. I’m 56 and was a kid and grew up with this, Happy Days,Good Times, All in the Family, Mash, Brady Bunch,Lost in Space!!!!

[@TheMusicHeals.kjhjhhg]

me too.

[@stringsixxx7684]

Ha me too....we had all the good stuff

[@cpshirling]

How can you forget all the Gilligan's Island reruns that we watched after school. 🏝 😆

[@bessymcclain2761]

Me 2

[@toula888]

Agree! Miss those days

[@patriciaguth6882]

Eddie Mekka had a great voice. He was a great dancer, too.

[@trv411]

He was great in League of Their Own.

[@andythompson6874]

I remember him singing and dancing at one of the Jerry Lewis Telethons. He was just great!

[@Juliaflo]

In loving memory of David L. Lander: 1947-2020.

[@preciousfox4740]

He passed away??? How sad

[@Juliaflo]

@@preciousfox4740 Yes, had been suffering from multiple sclerosis for several years. An extraordinary talent.

[@SquiggyGirlForever]

@@Juliaflo - he had been diagnosed with MS a few years after Laverne & Shirly had ended - he kept it a secret from everyone (except his wife and daughter) until 2000. Breaks my heart

[@willisapril]

RIP Eddie Mekka

[@tj921able]

Face it, that was a FAMILY. RIP to everyone no longer with us.

[@toressm]

RIP David Lander, Andrew "Squiggy" Squiggmann

[@Roger__Wilco]

I only just learned this now, no idea how I missed it at the time!

[@jodibrooklyn1033]

Hurts my heart to know we lost all but one. Love you Michael McKeon xo

[@meanqueenjeannie2525]

That was just adorable. Only one left here with us, the rest flew over the Milwaukee Moon. May they fly high and rest in peace.

[@johnbrowneyes7534]

The 70s.......the golden age of television. 😀

[@ruthresetar5940]

The 70's. The golden age. Period.

[@williamjones7163]

And the live studio audience goes crazy with applause.

[@betsykeller9096]

How lighthearted and wonderful! The show was usually filled with good comedic chaos, and this was a neat change of pace!

[@j.lietka9406]

What a charming song! Thank you Laverne and Shirley ❤️😘🌹

[@jamesmichalek5406]

Written by Michael McKean, Lenny.

[@user-kw7mr6xt9n]

Obsessed with how this is staged like a musical

[@ollieox9181]

You wouldn't have guessed it to watch at the time, but Michael McKean would go on to a remarkable career. Apart from Lenny here, he'd be David St. Hubbins in Spinal Tap and Chuck McGill in Better Call Saul. Most actors would be lucky to get just one notable/memorable role.

[@faeriefire78]

I never imagined what Squiggy's singing voice would be like. I used to watch the reruns of this show all the time as a kid -- I think it's time to watch it again!

[@kristysuggs3282]

One of my all time favorite shows growing up.

[@sueparras6028]

Mine too! I loved this and Happy Days, All In The Family and Morc From Orc! 😂😂❤❤

[@Ergo8152]

😅

[@itsoldsoulagain]

rip david l lander, you are forever in our hearts🥺❤️

[@newgutierrez7199]

A time when you wanted to spend time watching TV ! Thanks for the post .

[@Embermoon91]

33 and shows like these were my childhood 😊❤

[@johnmiller8338]

Milwaukee-moon makes a great summer-song to sing @ night just before bedtime.

[@LittleAlice7794]

Probably my favorite song ever performed on the show. RIP Phil Foster, Betty Garrett & Penny Marshall

[@jamesmichalek5406]

And now, David Lander.

[@MrBubyV]

Agreed 🙏🏽

[@deborahmcclanahan2274]

Unfortunately we now have to add David Lander to the list as well. 😭 RIP

[@andywinslow9638]

And now David L. Lander

[@comicbookninja5268]

Its a very good song , but Lenny and the Squigtone's "Night After Night" still reign's supreme because its about "...2 nights in a row."

[@keithcop]

Just about the nicest moment in the whole series. Somethingr really special about it

[@tonibt66]

I always loved watching Laverne & Shirley. All of them, together, made that show fantastic!

[@derekkempf3289]

I love this. I hope people who live in Milwaukee start singing this like “New York New York” it’s so beautiful.

[@lennybuttz2162]

I went to college in Milwaukee and lived their for awhile, great city but I never heard this song until today. I suspect most people in Milwaukee haven't heard it either. 20, 30 years ago a lot of people knew the Milwaukee Polka but I doubt if many people remember that either.

[@fayeawhite-willinger5113]

I grew up in the Milwaukee area in the 70's and had never heard this until now. It's lovely.

[@BAKER22-l4u]

Why? The song sucks

[@nuttysquirrel8816]

I grew up in the 70s to early 80s, and lived in Milwaukee for many years. I asked Google for Laverne and Shirley's fictional address and one of the answers was 780 Knapp street which is on the East side. It makes sense because of the buildings in that area, but it doesn't match the numbers on the building in this video. Milwaukee's east side and downtown sort of blend together in some areas. I never heard of Shotz Brewery, it might be fictional. I remember seeing Schlitz, Pabst blue ribbon, and Miller off of I94/43 downtown near the Marquette interchange. There was also a Wonder Bread factory near there. In the 70s and 80s, South Milwaukee was heavily influenced by German and Polish culture which explains the presence of Usinger's and Klement's sausages. I don't know if it's still there, but a Harley Davidson factory was somewhere in Milwaukee. UW Milwaukee is more on the south-east side. There's also Marquette University Downtown, and Milwaukee School of Engineering which are all very reputable colleges. Milwaukee is a beautiful place to experience, especially in Autumn around Halloween and Thanksgiving when there are fallen leaves all over the place. Make sure you have a strong car battery and a reliable furnace in your home because the Winters _"aint no joke."_

[@rocsaltjohn]

@@nuttysquirrel8816 Yes, "Shotz Brewery" was fictional. I believe it was supposed to represent "Schlitz". I have lived in Milwaukee my whole life. As a young boy, I used to take pride that both "The Fonz" and "Laverne and Shirley" lived (in the past) in my hometown. Even then, I knew it was fiction but still took pride in it. Genuinely nice song. Never heard of it before.

[@Idolmakercat]

This was really great. I thought I saw all the Laverne and Shirley episodes but I cannot remember this.

[@SquiggyGirlForever]

This was the tag ending of "Bus Stop"

[@toddstein5407]

Doesn't ring a bell, but it's cool

[@mkr6338]

R.I.P. David Lander,Penny Marshall, Betty Garret and Phil Foster. One of my favorite Laverne and Shirley Moments❤️

[@jmachatch6696]

This needs to become a staple at Brewers games like during the middle of the 6th play it every game.

[@gravl1]

I miss this kind of tv.

[@MypronounIsKing]

What kind of tv was that? Wdym

[@NomadicBrian]

Nice little number by the cast. I liked this show and was even happier to see Betty Garrett reemerge. A big fan of musicals I remembered her in films like 'On the Town' and 'Take Me Out To The Ball Game'. She was paired up with Frank Sinatra in both of those musicals.

[@khartford62]

Absolutely loved her in "On the Town". Tremendously talented actress, singer, and dancer.

[@catyear75]

Man that street has the Best Acoustics!

[@johnnyalonso]

I've been binge watching Laverne and Shirley on my firestick. Just watched this episode. So awesome 😊

[@alilbitliz]

🙋🏻‍♀️😁😂

[@iloveejbgssnoopy]

such a magical moment love it and so special. Eddie Mekka and the cast the best love them all

[@dela81dela81]

Rip peace to those who have passed

[@dallyh.2960]

Milwaukee moon Creepin' 'cross the sky I've been such a lonely guy But I can't spend these moonlit nights with you Milwaukee moon Here's a big hello Take it to a guy I know And say I'll be there soon Milwaukee moon My lips are blue My heart was too But not anymore Cause I've been a brand new man Since you've shown through my door Do-be Do-be, Do-be Do-be, Do-be Do-be, Waahh-ah Milwaukee moon When you're on the rise I can see my baby's eyes And he can hear my tune Milwaukee moon (Tap dancing intermission) Do-be Do-be, Do-be Do-be, Do-be Do-be , WHOP! (ba-doom, ba-doom) Milwaukee moon When you're on the rise I can see my baby's eyes And he can her my tune Milwaukee moon

[@widowrumstrypze9705]

*VIOLETS are blue, my heart was too, but not anymore........" 😂

[@ruthresetar5940]

Thanks!

[@robertmadrigal6783]

absolutely fabulous

[@jeswainston]

Betty Garrett….love her

[@jillv4006]

Lenny complains about heat but wearing a jacket. Lol

[@jonathanmaunder1637]

This is really lovely! 😍

[@debrareplogle651]

Such talented people on that show I miss them. Thank You for sharing.

[@justme6767]

My favorite show still

[@samprimera5545]

Eddie had a great voice.Loved it.

[@sonyabonadonna2036]

I just saw that on tv! They showed that episode! They did a great job! 👏👏

[@caseylwyatt9142]

This is so cool that everyone sat on these stairs singing this song love this

[@BodaciousWench]

Good thing Betty Garrett was a part of the cast. She’s a singer and a dancer “Take Me Out to The Ball Game” and “On The Town”

[@NomadicBrian]

Hey that's what I said. 😃

[@annamarieassenato4474]

This is my favorite song I. Stop playing this song 💋💋💋

[@lisathomass4054]

It must of been so hard on him going to their funerals 😭😭 loved this show.

[@jamesmichalek5406]

I was born in Milwaukee. It rocked!

[@MrFrateTrane]

Come to Summerfest in June, it totally Rocks! twitter.com/Summerfest/status/981624300850634753/photo/1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jsonline.com%2Fstory%2Fentertainment%2Ffestivals%2Fsummerfest%2F2018%2F04%2F04%2Fsummerfest-milwaukee-lineup-includes-lil-uzi-vert-steven-tyler-129-other-headliners%2F485831002%2F

[@gregman1715]

Loved This Show back In The 70s Still Love It Today❤

[@NevTheDeranged]

Used to watch this show as a kid. Good wholesome fun.

[@mkr6338]

R.I.P. mrs.Babish,Mr.Defazio and Laverne❤️

[@Juliaflo]

....And now----Squiggy.

[@alexandragisellechavez3564]

All of them are dead already?huy

[@SquiggyGirlForever]

@@alexandragisellechavez3564 - Cindy Williams, Michael McKean and Eddie Mekka are still alive. (Penny, David, Phil and Betty have all passed away)

[@fuzzymohawk478]

@@SquiggyGirlForever eddie just passed which brought me here

[@wnerko7484]

Imagine walking down that sidewalk while this is going on.and Squiggy staring you down... lol.RUN!!

[@dionysoscub]

God, I loved this show and these characters so much!

[@TheKatboo2350]

How delightful, thank you, big part of my childhood, too

[@BrooklynAvenue]

Lenny and Squiggy shoulda done a song each show, maybe Laverne chiming in.

[@ruthresetar5940]

I have never seen this! Wonderful! I never liked it as much when they moved to California.

[@MeMeDaVinci]

Eddie Mekka had such a clean, vibrant voice.

[@kwdrm1]

As did Betty Garrett.

[@arielaguilar2786]

Hermosa serie de mi niñez. Gracias a esta serie, días felices y American grafiti aprendí la cultura de los 50' Saludos de Argentina!

[@MeMeDaVinci]

I can't get enough of this wonderful song. Would love to hear a barbershop quartet, like Dapper Dans at Disneyland, sing it.

[@purplehayes5718]

I was Born and raised in Milwaukee. My brother was the person the Fonzie character was created after. He recently received a signed Photo from Henery Winkler that says something like "To the original Fonzie from Henry Winkler". He was a 1st class car mechanic who loved cars, and they were always spotless and still are. He's now 84 years old.

[@JohnSmith-tk7nt]

Lol? The show was filmed in LA with Hollywood actors. Even the skylines and houses in the show were actually shot in Indiana. It's funny to me you don't realize what you just said is completely nonsense

[@purplehayes5718]

@@JohnSmith-tk7nt No, please tell me you aren't that du*b Please! I lived in Milwaukee in the 1950s with my brother whom the Fonzie character was based on. It has nothing to do with where the show was filmed. It was based on life in Milwaukee Wisconsin in the 1950's. How old are you? You do realize it was a TV show you were watching and it wasn't filmed in the 1950s didn't you? Do you think Star Wars was really filmed in outer space?

[@purplehayes5718]

@purplehayes5718 I guess @JohnSmith-tk7nt must have realized how stu*id his reply was he deleted it. Which was the only smart thing he did.

[@JohnSmith-tk7nt]

@@purplehayes5718 ok fonzies brother. i believe you actually. my dad is the real Steve Urkel

[@purplehayes5718]

@@JohnSmith-tk7nt And his son is dumber then a rock.

[@stevenhinds4907]

Those tap lessons finally paid off!

[@caseywyatt1757]

Cool song thank you for posting this

[@johngomes4278]

Sad how much of the people have passed away already ! Rest in peace 🕊️

[@rtward9]

remember this when it first aired during my high school days, the good old 70s

[@LannieLord]

Carmine is sooooo cute !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@alexandragisellechavez3564]

Beautiful 💯💯🤗🤗😍

[@southernoregoncatmom6519]

This is too cute!!!!!!

[@michellepost3098]

Good song. I watched this when new, as a teen. Always loved the Milwaukee eps. I have been to that city before.

[@alan4superman]

This is so nice...

[@ruthfigueroa4163]

Loved the series n the re runs some r gone they will be miss’d ❤❤😢😢

[@annamarieassenato2561]

i loved this song❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@palehorseone]

This is so stinking good!

[@johnrutka8658]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@matthewbarton7416]

Cool song I like it I wish they shows like this today

[@cherrytreelanesoapcompany3724]

Memories

[@thelastjohnwayne]

I sure miss shows like this

[@JohnSmith-tk7nt]

ragu and the dads girlfriend have incredible voices. like incredible talent

[@CrossmanTV1]

I so remember this... Such an Fun Loving Song!!!

[@PlasticKnightsRoleplay]

Phil Foster sings like a cowboy in a canyon. So nice!

[@esmeraldagems9487]

Penny says she can't sing and in most episodes she sings terrible but in here she actually sounds pretty good. And on key with Cindy for once 🙂

[@joeb6245]

Nonsense she can sing. She’s no Barbra Streisand…. But she can certainly sing

[@22trem]

Lip Sync city

[@esmeraldagems9487]

​@@joeb6245No no I never said Penny Marshall can't sing Lol. I said Penny herself said she can't sing. That was in an interview in the last couple years before she died.

[@esmeraldagems9487]

​​@@joeb6245I know in the other Laverne and Shirley episodes she sang bad on purpose but there were some episodes where she sang pretty good. Or sang in her normal voice.

[@MeMeDaVinci]

What a great song!!!

[@singing4fun]

Get a little teary when I listen to this.

[@pamelagreen1307]

I don’t remember this scene, but sure enjoyed it now!

[@RainbowBrite80]

I loved this show sooo much

[@Juliaflo]

RIP Eddie Mekka.

[@aisha2370]

I don't remember this scene at all! I thought I saw all the Milwaukee L&S episodes back then.

[@patriciakesler317]

Absolutely Beautiful

[@doreenfogarty2664]

That was great ! Good job ! 🤭😊

[@TheLadyWoreBlack73]

Edna's pants!!!❤❤❤

[@mikedamore9259]

It said only Lenny's alive what a great show when I was a kid

[@annamarieassenato7082]

i love this song❤️❤️❤️

[@Woodlawn22]

Such a cute show. I miss it.

[@lindaszatkowski321]

Love this

[@julieanderson8915]

The one person who disliked this has no soul

[@mrs6968]

Aka they are from chicago

[@mellowyellowmom7631]

They must have hit the thumbs down by mistake….

[@38nrce38]

Guess their taste is all in their mouth…

[@369284ab]

He seems to have changed his mind…no more thumbs down

[@BAKER22-l4u]

Ridiculous..The song is terrible

[@annemariestanley479]

that made my heart so happy!

[@MrA001975]

Love it

[@susanfaulkner2304]

Wonderful !❤😊

[@MichaelRojhay]

wonderful

[@Mike-ij9vj]

Such a better time

[@charlamckinney2109]

Love this. Also, it reminds me how disappointed and confused I was when they moved the show's setting to California. I never did like the show as much after that--although I watched it until the end. Edited to add: A few days after my original post, I was tempted to give it a thumbs down because I have had this charming tune stuck in my head ever since. Just kidding --still grateful you posted it.