Remembering Eddie Mekka, ‘Laverne & Shirley’s Carmine ‘Big Ragoo’ Ragusa

Eddie Mekka will always be remembered as Carmine Ragusa, better known as “The Big Ragoo,” the singer who added old-school charm to Laverne & Shirley. As the series approaches its 50th anniversary on January 27, 2026, it feels like the right moment to revisit Mekka’s role in the show’s success and his overall career.