Her siblings Garry and Ronny also guest starred as Myrnas siblings for a truly meta episode.

Marshall was Paula, while Place played Sally Jo.

With their monogrammed sweaters and deep friendship, the two became instant cultural icons.

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Laverne was a tough-talking tomboy with Brooklyn roots and Italian immigrant parents.

The sweet romantic comedy was met with critical acclaim and earned Oscar nominations for Hanks and Best Original Screenplay.

It also gave birth to the iconic line, Theres no crying in baseball.

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The soundtrack from the film went on to become the best-selling gospel album of all time.

DOnofrio co-produced the film, though many plot details diverge from her book.

However, she did go on to produce 2005sCinderella ManandBewitched.

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Marshall is interested in adapting Bones' book for the big screen.

Naturally, hilarity ensued.

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HAPPY DAYS

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