Edward Rudolph Mekjian (June 14, 1952 – November 27, 2021), known professionally as Eddie Mekka, was an American actor, best known for his role as Carmine Ragusa on the hit television sitcom Laverne & Shirley.

From the episode “Christmas at the Booby Hatch” / "Oh Hear the Angels' Voices" (airdate: 21 Dec 1976).

Compilation of Eddie Mekka as Carmine Ragusa on Laverne & Shirley. x.

Jun 16, 2023 · If you enjoyed this performance of "I Will Survive" from Eddie Mekka, then check out the MDA Music Legends playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?li...

Apr 25, 2024 · Eddie Mekka is best known for his role as Carmine "The Big Ragoo" Ragusa in Laverne & Shirley. "The Big Ragoo" was Shirley's high school sweetheart; he was also a part-time boxer, painter, singer and dancer at Frank DeFazio's: The Pizza Bowl.

Dec 3, 2021 · Eddie Mekka, best known for playing Carmine ‘The Big Ragu’ Ragusa on the television classic ‘Laverne & Shirley’, has passed away at 69. According to his family, Messa passed away at his home on November 27th. Mekka memorably played Carmine, Shirley’s on-again, off-again romance.

Dec 2, 2021 · He changed his name to Eddie Mekka, although many people always thought of him as the "Big Ragoo" from his role as the back-flipping and singing Carmine Ragusa on the hit TV sitcom "Laverne &...

Dec 2, 2021 · Before becoming the huge star he was bound to be, Mekka began his career as a singing teacher at the Worcester County Light Opera in Massachusetts. He was only in his early 20s when he had already established himself as a maestro.

Sep 18, 2023 · This week, we have a clip of Cindy Williams and Eddie Mekka singing “They Were You” from the musical THE FANTASTIKS.

He can sing, dance and act...occasionally like a fool...but that's mostly when he's off stage. When I moved to Los Angeles in 1978, he was one of the first people I hung out with. We played on the out of work actors and musicians softball league and played a …