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What’s The Difference Between Laverne DeFazio and Penny Marshall?

From 1976, Penny Marshall’s answer is classic. She made Dick Clark cringe and pull the microphone away.

HOLLYWOOD – MARCH 2: Actresses Penny Marshall (L) and Cindy Williams accept their Working Stiff of the Year award for “Laverne & Shirley” during the TV Land Awards 2003 at the Hollywood Palladium on March 2, 2003 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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As we remember all the funny moments from Penny Marshall's career, it sets in that we didn't often get to hear from Penny as much as we did Laverne. We sometimes wonder if the actor is as funny as the words on the script. Let's settle that here. Watch this great classic interview from 1976 as she appeared on American Bandstand. Dick Clark opened the interview to questions from fans. An audience member asked what's the difference between Penny and Laverne. Penny Marshall's answer is classic. She cracks everyone up made Dick Clark cringe and pull the microphone away.

Penny Marshall: "You wanna know the truth? I'm a little taller. She's younger. She's got more than I do (as she shifted her chest). I've done it. She ..."

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