The Slow Child

Episode aired Jan 24, 1978
TV-GTV-G
30m

IMDb RATING

8.7/10

103

YOUR RATING

Betty Garrett and Linda Gillen in Laverne & Shirley (1976)

Comedy Family

Laverne and Shirley get reacquainted with Ms. Babish's mentally challenged daughter, Amy, who's visiting from her special school. Lenny meets Amy and immediately comes to like her, despite p... Read allLaverne and Shirley get reacquainted with Ms. Babish's mentally challenged daughter, Amy, who's visiting from her special school. Lenny meets Amy and immediately comes to like her, despite people's protests about what's best for Amy.Laverne and Shirley get reacquainted with Ms. Babish's mentally challenged daughter, Amy, who's visiting from her special school. Lenny meets Amy and immediately comes to like her, despite people's protests about what's best for Amy.

IMDb RATING

8.7/10

103

YOUR RATING

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Goofs
When Shirley says Amy's only in the 8th grade, but her mouth clearly says '4th grade' instead.

Quotes
Amy Babish: I'm having a good time, Uncle Frank.
Frank DeFazio: I'm glad, I'm glad, you're a big girl, you should have a good time.
[to Lenny]
Frank DeFazio: You lay one finger on her and I'm gonna break you.
Leonard 'Lenny' Kosnowski: It's a deal.

Soundtracks
Danny Boy
(uncredited)
Written by Frederick Edward Weatherly
Performed by Eddie Mekka

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8/10

Sweet love story

One of the most touching episodes. I was surprised the show explored mentally challenged character. You see she's just a regular person like everyone else. Squiggy crosses the line here, but Lenny confronts him. Lenny becomes a romantic lead in this we don't see often. He and Amy make a cute couple. I do feel sad for Edna because it must be frustrating and it makes me cry everytime. But there's a happy ending and Carmine sings at the end.

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