R.I.P. David Lander aka "Squiggy"

[T.G.]

David L. Lander, the comic actor who for seven seasons made entrance-laughter inevitable as Squiggy on the ABC series “Laverne & Shirley,” died on Friday at the Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. He was 73.

His death was confirmed in a statement from his family. No cause was specified, but Mr. Lander had lived with multiple sclerosis for more than 35 years.

[Redondo]

RIP Squiggy

[Tank]

funny character on Laverne & Shirley.

i've seen a few pictures of him wearing a pittsburgh pirates uniform as if he may have had a tryout with them or something. don't really know the story.

[Blarg]

5 hours ago, Tank said:

funny character on Laverne & Shirley.

i've seen a few pictures of him wearing a pittsburgh pirates uniform as if he may have had a tryout with them or something. don't really know the story.

Here is your answer.

https://www.mlb.com/news/david-lander-actor-baseball-scout-minor-league-team-owner-dies

[Redondo]

David Lander, known best for his role as Squiggy on "Laverne & Shirley," died at the age of 73.

Lander died Friday in Los Angeles, surrounded by his wife, daughter and son-in-law, Kathy Fields Lander, his wife, said in an email Saturday to the Associated Press.

“It was very peaceful,” Lander said. “He had a tough battle with MS for 37 years and he persevered like no one I have ever seen, and it taught me a great deal about the important things of life.”

Lander revealed his MS diagnosis publicly in his 1999 book, “Fall Down, Laughing: How Squiggy Caught Multiple Sclerosis and Didn’t Tell Nobody.”

“Whatever happens, MS can’t take it all. I will always have my heart and soul, my wit and wisdom,” Lander said back in 2007. “Wherever the chips may fall, if I fall with them I will make it a point to do so gracefully — and laughing.”

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[JAHV76]

RIP a very talented actor and former Angels scout.

[Angel Oracle]

I’m trying to find his skit with Michael McKean that is similar to Who’s on First? but involves music groups The Who, Guess Who, and Yes.

Speaking of which, McKean nails the Doug Forcett role on The Good Plsce.

R.I.P. David.

[T.G.]

3 hours ago, Angel Oracle said:

I’m trying to find his skit with Michael McKean that is similar to Who’s on First? but involves music groups The Who, Guess Who, and Yes.

Speaking of which, McKean nails the Doug Forcett role on The Good Plsce.

R.I.P. David.

Don’t come back until you find it because now I want to see it.

[Redondo]

12 hours ago, Angel Oracle said:

I’m trying to find his skit with Michael McKean that is similar to Who’s on First? but involves music groups The Who, Guess Who, and Yes.

Speaking of which, McKean nails the Doug Forcett role on The Good Plsce.

R.I.P. David.

@Angel Oracle

Is this the one you are looking for?

 

[Angel Oracle]

He even has Costello’s voice style.

[Angel Oracle]

10 hours ago, T.G. said:

Don’t come back until you find it because now I want to see it.

Ask, and Redondo shall supply.