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Shemp Howard in a publicity shot from WHERE THE PEST BEGINS (1945)

FALL 2011   -   Editor: Gary Lassin


Candid Photos
by Gary Lassin
Page(s): 2
  • Jimmy Durante, Curly Howard, Louise Stanley and Raymond Walburn enjoy dinner at the Hillcrest Country Club in Los Angeles, after completing filming of START CHEERING, Oct. 1937
  • Joe Besser proudly displays an award he received from the Laurel & Hardy Appreciation Society, the "Sons of the Desert," late 1960s

Obituaries
by Gary Lassin
Page(s): 3

Ted Healy Jr., Edson Stroll, Edith Fellows


Search For, The... Who's Still Living: A Summary
by Frank Reighter and Bill Cappello
Page(s): 4 - 5

A summary of actor from the Stooges' 1960s feature films still living.  Also covered are 1960s actors comprising the Journal staff's "Looking For" list.  Reviews the authors' investigative processes, and asks readers for any information or clues.


Everything You Always Wanted to Know About The Three Stooges on Tour: 1969
by Gary Lassin
Page(s): 6 - 7
As the Stooges' approaches its end, their 1969 personal appearances during the months of May - October are examined... St. Louis MO, Indiana PA, Hershey PA, and their final as a team in Tucson AZ.  Plus, a solo Hollywood gig by Larry.

Three Stooges Supporting Players, The: Mini-Biographical Profiles
by Journal Staff
Page(s): 8 - 9

Harry Bowen, Dan Brady, Ed Brandenburg, Harold Brauer, Harold Breen, Walter Brennan, Lynton Brent


Nate Budnick's Stooge Stories
by Ben Urish, Transcription Assistance by Tammy Shattuck
Page(s): 10 - 12

Nate Budnick, Larry's brother-in-law, was loved by the fans for many reasons, including his stories of knowing and working with the Stooges. The author uses his notes and recordings to transcribe and share some of the best of Nate's stories.


New TV Appearances Discovered
by Brent Seguine
Page(s): 13

A report on newly discovered TV appearances by The Three Stooges...

  • Moe, Larry & Shemp on episodes of ALL STAR REVUE (1952) and THE JOHNNY DUGAN SHOW (1952)
  • Joe Besser in a Mel Torme pilot EVERYTHING HAPPENS TO MEL (1955), a CHRYSLER SHOWER OF STARS (1955), and two episodes of THE JACK BENNY PROGRAM (1954 / 1956)
  • Joe DeRita in an episode of DON McNEILL'S TV CLUB (1951)

Three Stooges Shorts Music... A Summary (Part 4)
by Richard Finegan
Page(s): 14

Summary of the musical moments from the Three Stooges' short subjects, earlier documented in detail in issues 86 - 98 (1998 - 2001); this installment covering the years 1950 - 1956


Bulletin Board
Page(s): 15

Fan classified advertisements


Stooge Trivia
by Gary Lassin
Page(s): 15

Trivia Q&A


Candid Photo
by Gary Lassin
Page(s): 16

The Stooges entertain a group of children backstage after one of their personal appearances, early 1960s






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