Garry Marshall: 1934-2016

[blackwoodcompany]

Last night director, writer, and creator Garry Marshall died at the age of 81 from pneumonia and a stroke. He had top moments adapting for television The Odd Couple. But the fame came when he was the co-creator of Happy Days and Laverne & Shirley, and Mork & Mindy. He also directed Pretty Woman, Runaway Bride, both Princess Diaries movies. His final involvement was the direction of Mother’s Day which was to premiere this month.

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[billmcdee]

Thanks for this Darion.

Garry Marshall once said of himself "Norman Lear's shows are like the main course of a fine meal, whereas my shows are the dessert."

Many sweet memories from the 1970s with Happy Days and Mork & Mindy, at least the first season, and to a lesser extent the 2nd and 3rd season.  Season 4 of M&M was awful, much as I adored Jonathan Winters, having him as their "child" just was far too outlandish, even for a show like Mork & Mindy.  I remember watching Laverne & Shirley back in the day, but it never did much for me then, and does nothing for me now, although I know it was very popular and had a very long run on ABC.

To his sister Penny, and to Garry's family and many friends, deepest condolences.