Remembering Betty Garrett, ‘Laverne & Shirley’s Edna Babish

Betty Garrett may be best known as Edna Babish on Laverne & Shirley, but her talents stretched far beyond getting sitcom laughs. A gifted singer, dancer, and comedienne, Garrett built a career in entertainment spanning Broadway, Hollywood musicals, television classics and decades of stage work. As fans celebrate the 50th anniversary of the premiere on January 27, 2026, let’s take a look back on one of the best side characters on the series.