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Curly Howard in a publicity shot from SLIPPERY SILKS (1936)

SPRING 2010   -   Editor: Gary Lassin

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Obituaries
by Gary Lassin
Page(s): 2
Vivian Mason

Marilyn Hanold Added to Guest List For 2010 Fan Club Meeting
by Gary Lassin and Frank Reighter
Page(s): 3
Final itinerary of events for the April 30 - May 2 Fan Club Meeting in Ft. Washington PA. Scheduled costar guests are Joyce Gardner and Marilyn Hanold; and family guests Joan Howard Maurer, Paul Howard, Curly's daughter Marilyn Ellman, Curly's grandchildren Brad and Darren Server, and great-grandaughter Lizzie Server.

Three Stooges Shorts Ratings: The Exhibitor 1939 - 1953
by Richard Finegan
Page(s): 4
A summary of trade publication The Exhibitor's review ratings given to each of the Stooges' shorts, released from 1939 - 1953.

Candid Photo
by Jim Pauley
Page(s): 4
"Joan Howard Maurer, Jim Pauley and Saxon Sitka enjoy The Three Stooges Evening at the Hollywood Heritage Museum, February 10, 2010."

Search For, The... Joe DeRita's First Wife
by Frank Reighter
Page(s): 5
Recent discovery reveals that Joe DeRita married a woman named Bonnie Brooks in 1935. Frank's research into this development is detailed, including the details of Ms. Brooks' life, and her death in 1965.

Paul Shannon: The Man Behind The Three Stooges Comeback
by Kevin S. Butler
Page(s): 6 - 7
biographical report on TV personality Paul Shannon, host of the Stooges' films in the Pittsburgh area during the 1960s and late 1950s. A highlight includes Paul's role in the Stooges' 1959 appearance at the Holiday House, and his participation in THE OUTLAWS IS COMING!

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About The Three Stooges on Tour: 1962
by Gary Lassin
Page(s): 8 - 9
Continuing the report on Moe, Larry and Curly Joe's 1962 personal appearances to promote HERCULES and ORBIT, as well as shows in Canada, and around the U.S.

Three Stooges Supporting Players, The: Mini-Biographical Profiles
by Journal Staff
Page(s): 10 - 11

Lucille Ball, Don Barclay, Phyllis Barry, Barbara Bartay


Compiling Laffs... and Fun
by Brent Seguine
Page(s): 12 - 13
A look at the Stooge compilation films LAFF HOUR (1956) and THREE STOOGES FUN-O-RAMA (1959)... what exactly were they?

At Your Soivice... The Duodecennial Three Stooges Big Screen Event
by Anthony 'Shemp Shady' Eden
Page(s): 14

A summary and review of Thankgiving weekend's 12th annual Three Stooges Festival, at the Alex Theatre in Glendale CA.


Bulletin Board
Page(s): 15
Fan classified advertisements

Stooge Trivia
by Gary Lassin
Page(s): 15
Three Stooges trivia and Q&A

Candid Photo
by Gary Lassin
Page(s): 16
"Producer/Director Norman Maurer celebrating his 38th birthday on the set of THE OUTLAWS IS COMING!, May 13, 1964."

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