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David Lander, Squiggy in ‘Laverne & Shirley,’ Dies at 73
Variety.com ^ | 12/05/2020 | N/A

Posted on 12/05/2020 1:31:10 PM PST by massmike

Actor David Lander, best known as Squiggy on the ABC sitcom “Laverne & Shirley,” died Friday evening at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, his family confirmed to Variety. He was 73.

Lander died of complications related to multiple sclerosis, which he battled for 37 years. Since he went public with his diagnosis in 1999, Lander has worked closely with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, speaking out about his experience at related conferences.

The actor was best known as Squiggy from “Laverne & Shirley,” which he starred in opposite Michael McKean, who portrayed Lenny. The characters were developed by the longtime friends and collaborators while they were students at Carnegie Mellon University.

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To: massmike

Hello LaVerne(he’s with her now). Him and McKean were the part of the show I waited for.


21 posted on 12/05/2020 1:55:37 PM PST by Vaquero ( Don't pick a fight with an old guy. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you. )
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To: FLNittany

Yes, great memories, thanks & condolences to his family & friends.

‘Have to watch Used Cars tonight. Good stuff.


22 posted on 12/05/2020 1:59:05 PM PST by PfromHoGro (Orwell was optimistic.)
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To: FLNittany

One of my all-time favs. RIP.


23 posted on 12/05/2020 1:59:06 PM PST by bigbob (Trust Trump. Trust the Plan.)
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To: massmike

This is more of a guy kick than Walter Williams.

My favorite comedy album of all time is Lenny and the Squigtones.


24 posted on 12/05/2020 2:08:42 PM PST by cyclotic (The most dangerous people are the ones that feel the most helpless)
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To: cyclotic

Gut kick


25 posted on 12/05/2020 2:10:10 PM PST by cyclotic (The most dangerous people are the ones that feel the most helpless)
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To: FLNittany

>>The actor was best known as Squiggy from “Laverne & Shirley,” which he starred in opposite Michael McKean, who portrayed Lenny.

Apparently Michael McKean went to the audition thinking he’d be playing Vladmir Lenin.


26 posted on 12/05/2020 2:12:15 PM PST by a fool in paradise (Who built the cages, Joe?)
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To: massmike

David was a baseball fanatic. Starting in 1997, he worked as a scout for the Anaheim Angels and then later for the Seattle Mariners.


27 posted on 12/05/2020 2:12:35 PM PST by DFG
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To: massmike
I was too young at the time to understand -- but it takes exceptional talent to pull off this level of corny (see link), episode after episode, and make it come across as entertaining and clever. This clip never fails to crack me up. Both Lenny and Squiggy were underappreciated talents.

Lenny and the Squigtones - Night after Night

PS: you know you're getting old when you realize that Pam Beesley's mom (The Office) was also Richie Cunningham's first girlfriend. 😮

28 posted on 12/05/2020 2:15:22 PM PST by NewJerseyJoe (Rat mantra: "Facts are meaningless! You can use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true!")
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To: DFG

May 16, 2004 article about David’s MS and his interest in baseball:

“Squiggy is in the house: ‘Laverne and Shirley’ star now M’s scout”

https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/?date=20040516&slug=squiggy16


29 posted on 12/05/2020 2:17:45 PM PST by DFG
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To: massmike

I seriously thought he died years ago.


30 posted on 12/05/2020 2:19:55 PM PST by Drew68
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To: SamAdams76

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lenny_and_the_Squigtones

That was the name of Lenny and Squiggy’s band


31 posted on 12/05/2020 2:20:28 PM PST by shotgun
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To: massmike

Squiggy and the Squigtones


32 posted on 12/05/2020 2:30:04 PM PST by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; Not Averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: cyclotic

My favorite comedy album of all time is Lenny and the Squigtones.

Yes, I picked that up used several decades ago. Not expecting much, but it’s truly brilliant.


33 posted on 12/05/2020 2:32:19 PM PST by John Milner (Marching for Peace is like breathing for food. )
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To: shotgun
OK, I got mixed up a little because Cheech & Chong did a Christmas song called "Moe Money" that featured Ronnie and The Runt-tones singing a punk version of Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer.

This is a Christmas song I haven't heard in decades. But it's out there.

Cheech & Chong - Moe Money

34 posted on 12/05/2020 2:36:45 PM PST by SamAdams76 (Orange Man GOOD!)
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To: massmike
My favorite Squiggyism:

"We're having a Bosco party!
Bring a spoon and
wear something brown."


35 posted on 12/05/2020 2:41:09 PM PST by Hebrews 11:6 (Do you REALLY believe that (1) God IS, and (2) God IS GOOD? Then SEEK HIM!)
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To: NewJerseyJoe

That was hilarious - thanks for the link.


36 posted on 12/05/2020 2:41:32 PM PST by circlecity
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To: massmike

SQUIGGY!!!!!!!💔

Awwww.

RIP🙏


37 posted on 12/05/2020 2:44:42 PM PST by TianaHighrider (God bless President Trump. Prayers for PDJT and his loyal supporters.)
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To: John Milner

I can still recite much of it by memory.

Moonlight does funny things I’ve heard the wise man say. But when you’re in love your moon shines every day. true love is romantic but I’m frantic instead for the creature without a head.

Once I was so happy, my girl and I were one. Everything seemed ok. Until that summer night when’s radioactive cloud came down and absorbed her head away.

We meet in the darkness in our secret place. She’s got a great body so who needs a face.


38 posted on 12/05/2020 2:45:40 PM PST by cyclotic (The most dangerous people are the ones that feel the most helpless)
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To: massmike

“Well I would have worn my tuxedo but my polo pony ate it.”


39 posted on 12/05/2020 2:45:56 PM PST by facedown (Armed in the Heartland)
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Enjoyed his work. RIP.


40 posted on 12/05/2020 2:55:30 PM PST by fieldmarshaldj (DEFEAT THE COUP D'ETAT BY THE STALINAZI DERP STATE !)
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