The Life of Sitcom Star Penny Marshall

In 1983, Laverne & Shirley comes to an end after eight seasons on ABC. The show had been one of the most successful sitcoms of the late 1970s and early 1980s, drawing millions of viewers each week and becoming a familiar part of American television.

For her, the conclusion of the series brings a major career transition. After years of being strongly associated with the character Laverne DeFazio, she faces the challenge of deciding what direction her career will take next in Hollywood.