Three Stooges

Not so l-o-o-u-d!

Although brief, comic Joe Besser’s best remembered roles is as one of The Three Stooges, due the lasting popularity and visibility of this iconic team which new generations continue to discover.

 

How Joe became a stooge began around Christmas of 1956. Joe, who was already a beloved star on radio, film, and television, stepped in to fill the big shoes of his dear friend Shemp Howard as the third stooge. 

Known for his impressive stint in the 1940s and '50s with three starring features and 11 short-subjects, Besser, who was also under contract at Columbia Pictures, brought his unique flair to the iconic trio. With a new two-year contract, he helped create 16 additional Stooges shorts from 1957 to 1959. 

For a complete look at Joe's Stooges adventures, buy a copy of his updated autobiography, Once a Stooge, Always a Stooge. Joe's book is available in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, audiobook and e-book formats.