The Life of Sitcom Star Penny Marshall

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Penny Marshall lived a life that moved through many corners of American entertainment. She first became famous as Laverne DeFazio on the hit sitcom Laverne & Shirley, one of the most popular shows of the late 1970s. Years later, she stepped behind the camera and directed successful Hollywood films. Her story stretches from a lively childhood in the Bronx to directing beloved movies like Big and A League of Their Own. Along the way came family ties, relationships, setbacks, and major career breakthroughs that shaped a long life in show business.