Jerome Lester Horwitz
Curly Howard was played by Jerome Lester Horwitz from 1932 to 1946, and he was undoubtedly the most well-known of the Three Stooges during his time on the show. During the filming of Half-Wits Holiday, the New York City native suffered a stroke, which interrupted his stint with “The Three Stooges” before it could be completed. Horwitz died tragically young, at the age of 48, as a result of a brain hemorrhage. His hilarious legacy, on the other hand, continues to live on and is still adored by admirers of all ages to this day.
Jerome Lester Horwitz
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Some of the titles of The Three Stooges episodes are parodies of various phrases, as is common with most television shows. Episode titles include “Jail Birds of Paradise,” “Disorder In The Court,” and “Yes, We Have No Bonanza,” to name a few examples. Some of the titles, such as “3 Dumb Clucks” and “Beer and Pretzels,” were based on movie titles from that time period. Even slapstick comedy has the ability to be insightful and witty when the situation calls for it. The Stooges were well aware that their audience would appreciate the allusions.
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