Episode
Laverne & Shirley: Why Did the Fireman . . .
Overview
Laverne falls for a fireman who is always being called to duty. Before he gets a chance to propose to Laverne, he dies in the line of duty saving many lives.
Details
- Series
- Laverne & Shirley
- Season
- Season 5
- Episode
- Episode 18
- Air date
- 1980-02-04
Episode context
Why Did the Fireman . . . is Episode 18 in Season 5 of Laverne & Shirley. It aired on 1980-02-04.
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