Q 01/05

On which network did Laverne & Shirley run for its eight seasons?

A) CBS

B) ABC

C) NBC

D) Fox

Answer · why

B) ABC

It debuted in the Tuesday slot right after its parent show and became the most-watched program in America by its third season.

Q 02/05

Laverne & Shirley was a spin-off of which sitcom?

A) Welcome Back, Kotter

B) Mork & Mindy

C) Three's Company

D) Happy Days

Answer · why

D) Happy Days

The two women were first introduced as acquaintances of Fonzie, and characters guest-starred across both series for years.

Q 03/05

What was the name of the fictitious brewery where Laverne and Shirley worked?

A) Pabst

B) Schlitz

C) Shotz

D) Blatz

Answer · why

C) Shotz

Matchbox even sold a toy delivery van in the brewery's livery during the show's merchandising boom.

Q 04/05

In which city was the show set for its first five seasons?

A) Chicago

B) Cleveland

C) Milwaukee

D) Pittsburgh

Answer · why

C) Milwaukee

The city was executive producer Thomas L. Miller's home town.

Q 05/05

Which actress played Laverne DeFazio?

A) Cindy Williams

B) Penny Marshall

C) Marion Ross

D) Erin Moran

Answer · why

B) Penny Marshall

She went on to direct Big and A League of Their Own, and her brother co-created the series.