The Life of Sitcom Star Penny Marshall

In the early 1980s, she and Rob Reiner end their marriage after nearly ten years together. The divorce marks a major turning point in her personal life, arriving while Laverne & Shirley is still closely associated with her public identity.

Despite the separation, the relationship does not end in hostility. Over time the two remain on friendly terms and continue to support one another’s careers. Their divorce becomes one of the most significant personal changes she experiences during her years of television fame.