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SPRING 1988   -   Editor: Gary Lassin


Convention 88 Update
by Gary Lassin and Frank Reighter
Page(s): 1
Preliminary information for the July 22 - 24 Three Stooges Convention in Trevose PA

Joe Besser Dead at 80
by Gary Lassin
Page(s): 1
Joe Besser died March 1, 1988; the next Journal will contain details and tributes

Unlisted Shemp Howard Film Appearances Discovered
by Gary Lassin
Page(s): 1
Richard Finegan discovers 7 filmography additions from Shemp Howard's solo career; see pgs. 8 - 9

From the Mailbag
by Gary Lassin
Page(s): 3 - 4
  • Miscellaneous Stooges sightings by fans
  • Joe Besser did a live radio interview on WLUP-AM Waukegan IL on December 29
  • News of Movie Channel and TBS airings of Three Stooges films
  • Filmfax published an article on Ed Bernds and the making of THE THREE STOOGES IN ORBIT in the Oct/Nov issue
  • Update on supporting player, and former son-in-law of Larry, Don Lamond

Stooge Trivia Contest / Stooge Questions & Answers
by Gary Lassin
Page(s): 5
Trivia questions and fan q&a

Stooge Viewer's Guide to Channel 32 Chicago, A
by Tom Prosek
Page(s): 6
Editorial on Chicago Channel 32's treatment of its Three Stooges library

Cinemaware Presents the Three Stooges
Page(s): 7
Source: Cinemaware Corporation
Front and back of the promotion sheet for the new Three Stooges Interactive Movie video game

Film Review: The Unlisted Shemp Howard Films
by Richard Finegan
Page(s): 8 - 9

New Shemp Howard filmography discoveries...

  • Vitaphone short subjects SO YOU WON'T T-T-T-TALK (1934) and WHY PAY RENT? (1935)
  • Columbia short subject NOT GUILTY ENOUGH (1938)
  • MGM feature film ANOTHER THIN MAN (1939)
  • Fox feature film MURDER OVER NEW YORK (1939)
  • Hal Roach feature film ROAD SHOW (1940)
  • Universal features THE FLAME OF NEW ORLEANS (1941) and CRACKED NUTS (1941)

Licensed 3 Stooge Manufacturers
by Gary Lassin
Page(s): 10
Current list of manufacturers licensed to produce Three Stooges merchandise

Christine McIntyre Filmography, Part 2
by Buck Rainey
Page(s): 10
Source: Classic Images
Detailed career filmography for supporting actress Christine McIntyre, years 1949 - 1958

Licensed Promotions / Advertising Campaigns
by Gary Lassin
Page(s): 11
Detailed list, and description, of ad campaigns licensed to use The Three Stooges' likenesses in their promotions

Jules White Memoirs, Part 4
by Jules White
Page(s): 12
Excerpts from memoirs written by Jules White in 1980

Rare Collectibles
by Gary Lassin
Page(s): 13
  • "Belgian 1-sheet poster for the feature film HAVE ROCKET WILL TRAVEL"
  • "1-sheet poster for the Stooges last MGM short with Ted Healy, THE BIG IDEA"

For Collectors Only
by Gary Lassin
Page(s): 13
  • Cinemaware Corp. releases a Three Stooges Interactive Movie video game
  • Newly licensed merchandise includes 'funny money,' greeting cards, porcelain figurines and 1989 calendar

Grading and Valuing Your Stooge Comics, Part 2
by Gary Lassin
Page(s): 14
How to grade the condition of your Three Stooges comic books, and an Overstreet market value comparison 1985 - 1987

Bulletin Board
Page(s): 15
Fan classified advertisements

And Woman Is Buoyed by Three Stooges
by Stephanie Salter
Page(s): 16
Source: San Francisco Examiner
This female fan will not accept the argument that women do not like the Stooges





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