Her parents named their baby daughter Carole Penny Marshall after Carole Lombard, the screwball comedienne. Though she would drop the “Carole” on her way to Hollywood, screwball stuck to Penny Marshall like white cat fur on black velvet. The actor-director, who died Monday from complications from diabetes, for eight years starred as Laverne DeFazio on television’s “Laverne & Shirley” (1976-1983) and with “Big” (1988), became the first female filmmaker to make a movie grossing over $100 million.
In 1967, the University of New Mexico dropout, baby Tracy in tow, divorced her first husband and moved to Los Angeles, where her big brother Garry was already a television powerhouse (“Mork & Mindy” and “Happy Days”). In 1971, he hired her to play the recurring role of Myrna, Oscar’s secretary, on television’s “The Odd Couple,” on which he was executive producer. Before that then-unknown Marshall played the stringy-haired plain girl opposite then-unknown Farrah Fawcett,...
In 1967, the University of New Mexico dropout, baby Tracy in tow, divorced her first husband and moved to Los Angeles, where her big brother Garry was already a television powerhouse (“Mork & Mindy” and “Happy Days”). In 1971, he hired her to play the recurring role of Myrna, Oscar’s secretary, on television’s “The Odd Couple,” on which he was executive producer. Before that then-unknown Marshall played the stringy-haired plain girl opposite then-unknown Farrah Fawcett,...
- 12/19/2018
- by Carrie Rickey
- Indiewire
The first time many Americans encountered Penny Marshall on their television sets, it was in this commercial for Head and Shoulders.
The ad’s main selling point is meant to be the luxurious blonde mane of Marshall’s co-star, Farrah Fawcett. But there’s something in the dry exasperation with which Marshall responds to Fawcett’s relaxed and bubbly energy that makes the whole idea land. As Fawcett blathers on and on, Marshall keeps patiently brushing her hair with an expression that makes clear how much harder she has to...
The ad’s main selling point is meant to be the luxurious blonde mane of Marshall’s co-star, Farrah Fawcett. But there’s something in the dry exasperation with which Marshall responds to Fawcett’s relaxed and bubbly energy that makes the whole idea land. As Fawcett blathers on and on, Marshall keeps patiently brushing her hair with an expression that makes clear how much harder she has to...
- 12/18/2018
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Rollingstone.com
We pay tribute to the film stars and directors from around the world who sadly passed away in 2016.Hector BabencoArgentine-born Brazilian director Hector Babenco died on July 13 at 70-years-old.He found international success with Brazilian slum drama Pixote (1981), going on to make Kiss Of
We pay tribute to the film stars and directors from around the world who sadly passed away in 2016.
Hector Babenco
Argentine-born Brazilian director Hector Babenco died on July 13 at 70-years-old.
He found international success with Brazilian slum drama Pixote (1981), going on to make Kiss Of The Spider Woman (1985), for which he earned a best director Oscar nominee and William Hurt earned an Oscar win for best actor.
Babenco went on to direct Meryl Streep and Jack Nicholson in Ironweed (1987) and Tom Berenger and John Lithgow in At Play In The Fields Of The Lord (1991).
After undergoing cancer treatment in the 1990s, he returned to the director’s chair for films including Brazilian prison...
We pay tribute to the film stars and directors from around the world who sadly passed away in 2016.
Hector Babenco
Argentine-born Brazilian director Hector Babenco died on July 13 at 70-years-old.
He found international success with Brazilian slum drama Pixote (1981), going on to make Kiss Of The Spider Woman (1985), for which he earned a best director Oscar nominee and William Hurt earned an Oscar win for best actor.
Babenco went on to direct Meryl Streep and Jack Nicholson in Ironweed (1987) and Tom Berenger and John Lithgow in At Play In The Fields Of The Lord (1991).
After undergoing cancer treatment in the 1990s, he returned to the director’s chair for films including Brazilian prison...
- 12/31/2016
- ScreenDaily
The Internet let out a collective weep on Tuesday evening as news spread that Garry Marshall, creator of Happy Days and director of Pretty Woman, died at 81 of complications from pneumonia following a stroke. To put it plainly, the man was an icon, launching the careers of several A-list stars, including Julia Roberts, Henry Winkler, Anne Hathaway and more. He also left behind a body of widely beloved TV shows and movies - including The Princess Diaries, Laverne & Shirley and Mork & Mindy. Fans took to Twitter to express their gratitude to the director. "He loved telling stories, making people laugh,...
- 7/20/2016
- by Maria Yagoda, @mariayagoda
- PEOPLE.com
The Internet let out a collective weep on Tuesday evening as news spread that Garry Marshall, creator of Happy Days and director of Pretty Woman, died at 81 of complications from pneumonia following a stroke. To put it plainly, the man was an icon, launching the careers of several A-list stars, including Julia Roberts, Henry Winkler, Anne Hathaway and more. He also left behind a body of widely beloved TV shows and movies - including The Princess Diaries, Laverne & Shirley and Mork & Mindy. Fans took to Twitter to express their gratitude to the director. "He loved telling stories, making people laugh,...
- 7/20/2016
- by Maria Yagoda, @mariayagoda
- PEOPLE.com
Garry Marshall's death had a profound effect on Hollywood. The writer/director/actor passed away on Tuesday evening from complications of pneumonia following a stroke at a hospital in Burbank, California. He was 81. Among those who honored Marshall with condolences and prayers was Henry Winkler whose role of the Fonz on the Garry Marshall sitcom Happy Days launched his career. "Rest In Peace .. Thank you for my professional life. Thank you for your loyalty, friendship and generosity," Winkler tweeted, adding, "Larger than life, funnier than most , wise and the definition of friend." Richard Gere, who starred in Marshall's Pretty Woman and Runaway Bride,...
- 7/20/2016
- by Karen Mizoguchi
- PEOPLE.com
Updated: Veteran filmmaker also created Us TV series Happy Days.
Comedy writer-director Garry Marshall, who created the iconic TV series Happy Days and directed Pretty Woman, has died from complications related to pneumonia in a Los Angeles hospital. He was 81.
Marshall was born in New York on November 13, 1934. He was a drummer at university and served in the Us Army in Korea.
He returned to New York and became a sports reporter and also performed at comedy clubs before he was hired as a comedy writer for The Tonight Show in 1960.
Two years later he moved to Hollywood and wrote for The Dick Van Dyke Show and other sitcoms before co-creating The Odd Couple, developing Happy Days, Laverne & Shirley and co-creating Mork & Mindy.
Marshall directed for the stage and opera, while his feature highlights besides Pretty Woman include The Princess Diaries, Runaway Bride, Beaches, The Flamingo Kid and more recent releases such as Valentine’s Day and...
Comedy writer-director Garry Marshall, who created the iconic TV series Happy Days and directed Pretty Woman, has died from complications related to pneumonia in a Los Angeles hospital. He was 81.
Marshall was born in New York on November 13, 1934. He was a drummer at university and served in the Us Army in Korea.
He returned to New York and became a sports reporter and also performed at comedy clubs before he was hired as a comedy writer for The Tonight Show in 1960.
Two years later he moved to Hollywood and wrote for The Dick Van Dyke Show and other sitcoms before co-creating The Odd Couple, developing Happy Days, Laverne & Shirley and co-creating Mork & Mindy.
Marshall directed for the stage and opera, while his feature highlights besides Pretty Woman include The Princess Diaries, Runaway Bride, Beaches, The Flamingo Kid and more recent releases such as Valentine’s Day and...
- 7/20/2016
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
The comedy writer-director who created the iconic TV series Happy Days and directed Pretty Woman has died from complications related to pneumonia in a Los Angeles hospital. He was 81.
Marshall was born in New York on November 13, 1934. He was a drummer at university and served in the Us Army in Korea.
He returned to New York and became a sports reporter and also performed at comedy clubs before he was hired as a comedy writer for The Tonight Show in 1960.
Two years later he moved to Hollywood and wrote for The Dick Van Dyke Show and other sitcoms before co-creating The Odd Couple, developing Happy Days, Laverne & Shirley and co-creating Mork & Mindy.
Marshall directed for the stage and opera, while his feature highlights besides Pretty Woman include The Princess Diaries, Runaway Bride, Beaches, The Flamingo Kid and more recent releases such as Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day.
He is survived by his wife Barbara, daughters...
Marshall was born in New York on November 13, 1934. He was a drummer at university and served in the Us Army in Korea.
He returned to New York and became a sports reporter and also performed at comedy clubs before he was hired as a comedy writer for The Tonight Show in 1960.
Two years later he moved to Hollywood and wrote for The Dick Van Dyke Show and other sitcoms before co-creating The Odd Couple, developing Happy Days, Laverne & Shirley and co-creating Mork & Mindy.
Marshall directed for the stage and opera, while his feature highlights besides Pretty Woman include The Princess Diaries, Runaway Bride, Beaches, The Flamingo Kid and more recent releases such as Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day.
He is survived by his wife Barbara, daughters...
- 7/20/2016
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Garry Marshall, whose contributions to screens small and big included Happy Days and the original TV adaptation of The Odd Couple, died on Tuesday at age 81.
Access Hollywood was first to report on the legend’s passing; per TMZ, he died from complications from pneumonia.
A Bronx native and brother to actress/director Penny Marshall and TV producer Ronny Marshall Hallin, Marshall started out his career as a writer for Jack Paar’s Tonight Show, The Joey Bishop Hour and The Dick Van Dyke Show. From there, he went on to develop for TV an adaptation of the Neil Simon play The Odd Couple,...
Access Hollywood was first to report on the legend’s passing; per TMZ, he died from complications from pneumonia.
A Bronx native and brother to actress/director Penny Marshall and TV producer Ronny Marshall Hallin, Marshall started out his career as a writer for Jack Paar’s Tonight Show, The Joey Bishop Hour and The Dick Van Dyke Show. From there, he went on to develop for TV an adaptation of the Neil Simon play The Odd Couple,...
- 7/20/2016
- TVLine.com
Garry Marshall, creator of Happy Days and director of Pretty Woman, has died. He was 81. Marshall, most known for developing and directing some of the most beloved TV shows and films, passed away on Tuesday evening of complications from pneumonia following a stroke at a hospital in Burbank, California, People can confirm. "He loved telling stories, making people laugh, and playing softball, winning numerous championships. Even at age 81, he had a record this year of 6-1 pitching for his team," his family said in a statement to People. A memorial is being planned for his birthday on November 13. Funeral services will be private.
- 7/20/2016
- by Karen Mizoguchi
- PEOPLE.com
Garry Marshall, creator of Happy Days and director of Pretty Woman, has died. He was 81. Marshall, most known for developing and directing some of the most beloved TV shows and films, passed away on Tuesday evening of complications from pneumonia following a stroke at a hospital in Burbank, California, People can confirm. "He loved telling stories, making people laugh, and playing softball, winning numerous championships. Even at age 81, he had a record this year of 6-1 pitching for his team," his family said in a statement to People. A memorial is being planned for his birthday on November 13. Funeral services will be private.
- 7/20/2016
- by Karen Mizoguchi
- PEOPLE.com
Filmmaker Garry Marshall has died at the age of 81.
The Bronx-born director/producer was also an acclaimed writer and character actor. He began work as a joke writer in the 1960s before making the jump to television where he co-created "The Odd Couple" and went on to create "Happy Days," "Laverne and Shirley," "Joanie Loves Chachi" and "Mork and Mindy" in the 1970s and early 1980s.
Also in the 1980s he made the jump to directing with "The Flamingo Kid" his first hit. It was the one-two punch of megahits "Beaches" and "Pretty Woman" that made him a household name. Other notable hits include the two "The Princess Diaries" features, "Runaway Bride," "The Other Sister," "Georgia Rule" and more recently three holiday-themed ensemble rom-coms capped off by this year's "Mother's Day".
Over time Marshall also made a name for himself in acting circles, becoming a strong character actor and one...
The Bronx-born director/producer was also an acclaimed writer and character actor. He began work as a joke writer in the 1960s before making the jump to television where he co-created "The Odd Couple" and went on to create "Happy Days," "Laverne and Shirley," "Joanie Loves Chachi" and "Mork and Mindy" in the 1970s and early 1980s.
Also in the 1980s he made the jump to directing with "The Flamingo Kid" his first hit. It was the one-two punch of megahits "Beaches" and "Pretty Woman" that made him a household name. Other notable hits include the two "The Princess Diaries" features, "Runaway Bride," "The Other Sister," "Georgia Rule" and more recently three holiday-themed ensemble rom-coms capped off by this year's "Mother's Day".
Over time Marshall also made a name for himself in acting circles, becoming a strong character actor and one...
- 7/19/2016
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
"Happy Days" stars Henry Winkler (Fonzie), Marion Ross (Mrs. Cunningham), Tom Bosley (Mr. Cunningham), Erin Moran (Joanie), Don Most (Ralph Malph) and Anson Williams (Potsie) will return to Milwaukee on Aug. 19 for the dedication of a bronze Fonzie statue on the RiverWalk in downtown.
Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams, stars of the "Happy Days" spinoff "Laverne & Shirley," are expected to attend, along with the show's creator, director-producer Garry Marshall, and his other sister, Ronny Hallin, who served a producer on the show.
Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams, stars of the "Happy Days" spinoff "Laverne & Shirley," are expected to attend, along with the show's creator, director-producer Garry Marshall, and his other sister, Ronny Hallin, who served a producer on the show.
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