Does Parking Brake Release when in gear?

For what it’s worth, I mostly work with restoring B bodies (GTX’s, Road Runners, Satellites and etc..). Most of the 68’-70’ B bodies have a “release” lever close to the driver’s kicker panel/under the dash). I think I’ve also seen a few with a floor board circular foot stomper/pedal device - for releasing the parking brake. That’s why I turned to this forum. I knew someone here could set the record straight and explain the “twist the level” A body specific technic. Thanks all!