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Remembering Eddie Mekka, ‘Laverne & Shirley’s Big Ragoo’

The actor passed away in 2021.
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Eddie Mekka, known for role as Carmine Ragusa in 'Laverne & Shirley,' dies at 69

NEWHALL, California -- Actor Eddie Mekka, who was best known for his role as Carmine "The Big Ragu" Ragusa in the sitcom "Laverne & Shirley," has died at the age of 69. "It is with deep regret that we ...
Worcester Magazine

Here's to you, Big Ragoo: Remembering breakout TV role for Worcester's Eddie Mekka

Fifty years ago, on Feb. 3, 1976, Worcester’s own Eddie Mekka made his television debut as Carmine “The Big Ragoo” Ragusa on “Laverne & Shirley.” ...

Schlemiel! Schlimazel! ‘Laverne & Shirley’ Turns 50

Fifty years ago, TV viewers were introduced to Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams in the iconic sitcom "Laverne & Shirley." ...
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The Only Major Actors Still Alive From Laverne And Shirley

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It's an obvious truth that "Laverne and Shirley" ruled the airwaves from the mid-1970s through the early 1980s. This retro sitcom ...

Remembering Eddie Mekka, ‘Laverne & Shirley’s Carmine ‘Big Ragoo’ Ragusa

Eddie Mekka will always be remembered as Carmine Ragusa, better known as “The Big Ragoo,” the singer who added old-school charm to Laverne & Shirley. As the series approaches its 50th anniversary on ...