THREE STOOGES DOCUMENTARY - Hey Moe! Hey Dad! Episode 6: Deja Vu All Over Again 

As a young boy in the early ‘60’s I not only got to see the Stooges in person , I was invited up on stage to tell them a joke ! They appeared in person to promote one of the movies they made with “ Curly Joe “ . They asked if anyone had a joke , so my hand shot up and I was chosen and I scurried up on stage . I still remember the joke too . “ What did the Beatles say to the Octopus? “ “ I wanna hold your hand , hand , hand , hand , hand , hand , hand , hand ! “ They all gave me the obligatory laugh , but Larry put his hand on my head and gave me such a sweet and honest smile . I’ll never forget that moment.

Shemp was a comedic genius.

Shemp was a real actor in several movies .

Grew up with the Stooges in the 60s. No way I could pick a favorite between Curly and Shemp. Both brilliant.

Shemp was my favorite stooge

Shemp was my favorite!

If Curly is a five year-old trapped inside an adult's body, then Shemp is a surly fourteen year-old (complete with long, greasy hair) who acts tougher than he really is, panics when in trouble, goes ga-ga over girls, and chafes under authority yet goes along with the gang. Shemp carved out his own spot and was funny as hell--in an interview, Emil Sitka said that Edward Bernds (arguably their best director) loved to watch Shemp ad-lib on set and would incorporate bits here and there that Shemp would think up.

I watched them every morning before school, growing up. Shemp was very talented, versatile, and unique.

Moe once said, that of all the Howard brothers, that Shemp was the most naturally funny.

Shemp is VERY funny and I enjoyed him very much.

Shemp…..my favorite 🤩

Be be be be be....ruff, fuff !! 🚬😎

Nobody could really replace Curly, so Shemp wisely did not try to copy him. Shemp did his own thing, and it worked! He was uniquely funny and I think underappreciated. Ironically, nobody could replace Shemp.

Shemp is my favorite one.

I like to watch The Stooges series and I'm a fan of Shemp, he was underrated but he was also hilarious and I appreciate his story and career.

I still turn people on to the Stooges who've never watched them. I'm 69 and a lifelong fan. And as much as I appreciate and love Curly, Shemp was always my favorite, between the two. Just something about him. This video is great. For the first time I'm seeing people compare them.

Shemp is very underrated, he's like me in a way, especially the hair when it flys into our faces and improvising jokes.

That show in the castle wearing kilts, always one of my favorites, curly was great, but shemp was great in his own way, born in 1960, I grew up with the stooges, loved them. Thanks Larry, moe, curly, shemp.🙏

I'm waiting for the Shemp Howard biography.

both shemp and curly had their own style of comedy..and they were both hilarious.

Shemp was the man! The world needs more Shemp!

My grandma who was born in the late 1930's watched The Three Stooges since she was a kid, she got my dad who was born in the 1960's into The Three Stooges and my dad got me who was born in the 1990's into The Three Stooges and to this day me and my dad still watch them a lot 💕 Wonder if they'd be happy knowing that almost 100 years later people would still be watchin it 😊

Shemp most funny out the 3

Shemp will always be my favorite,,, made me laugh so hard....

Grew up watching them but I absolutely loved Shemp the most! Favorite episode is the “Sing A Song Of Six Pants”. Super talented.

These guys spent more time in my life (via the movies) than my dad did. It occured to me why I still make those funny slapstick noises around my grandkids and my pets.

Wish I could've met Shemp (and Curly).

Dude, this is great! Shemp is such an underrated Stooge & for me there’s four classic Stooges, not three! Great episode so far!

Shemp was before Curly

The joy these fellows gave to countless generations is underrated. All of my classmates watched them almost every day in the early 70's.

TEAM SHEMP!!!!

Loved Shemp and Loved Curly. They both were great! They both had their own style of Comedy. Loved The Three Stooges! God bless them and I thank them for all the years of entertainment thy gave me as a child of the 60's, a teen in the 70's and still now in my adulthood.. I will forever watch these guys! They must still have them rolling on the floors in Heaven! God bless them and their family's.. 👨👨👨

At 19:28 we see Shemp ironing pants. One of the funniest things I've ever seen in my life, when he get's regurgitated by the ironing board closet. My grandmother had one of these!

I like Shemp more than Curly. As a kid it was the opposite

I think Shemp is the funniest person to ever walk this planet.

I love them .grew up with them. Nuck Nuck shemp curly and Moe. All brothers. Larry was There dear friend.

After Curly, Shemp was the only clear choice. After Shemp had passed, no other could even attempt to fill Curly & Shemp's shoes. They tried very hard though. These guys never get old for me. Love viewing their films any time. When recovering from surgery, these guys are a blessing. So glad that their material wasn't destroyed like a lot of other greats. Thanks so much for posting this.

Wonderfully and lovingly told. I have always loved Shemp as much as I loved Curly. They were both hilarious, just different. Shemp deserves all the praise in the world.

Of course I enjoy Curly. But I always thought Shemp was the kookiest Stooge. I think Shemp is finally beginning to get the appreciation he deserves.

The 3 stooges are and will forever be a wonderful part of my childhood memories. RIP.

The Three Stooges are great actor's.And so hilarious,I remember watching them when I was in first grade in 1972☺️❤️May Moe Howard,Larry Fine, and Curly,shimp,RIP💐

While everyone was for Curly (And he was funny as hell ) But Shemp was always my favorite.

I just discovered these videos. Wonderful! Shemp was one of a kind.

I loved Curly but I found Shemp the funniest

Thank You Paul Howard for this, and though I was born in 1963, the Three Stooges, the Bowery Boys, Little Rascals & My All Time Favorite Charlie Chaplin were embedded in my childhood Forever. This was a Wonderful but certainly Very Sad eulogy for not Only the "Three Stooges" but for an Era and it seems a Country Long Gone into the Past. We had No idea how good We had it and No clue that We were the Last.

Curly was everybody's favorite, but Shemp was the funniest of the stooges. I honestly have no preference between the two of them. Moe, Larry, Curly and Shemp RIP.

I've been a stooge fan as far back as I can remember and so was my late wife, and I've made sure all of my grandkids have been introduced to them! I even named my little chihuahua after Shemp! I'll be a Stooge till I drop! I had the honor of visiting the studio where lots of the shorts were done last year next to my marriage and the birt of my kids and grandkids it was the highlight of my life!

0:41-3:15 music to my ears. I’m glad Shemp returned to The Three Stooges. “Hold That Lion!” is my favorite Shemp-era Stooges episode because it has Larry Fine & all 3 Howard brothers (Moe, Shemp, and Curly). When I was a child near the turn of the millennium and I saw Curly with his old partners, I cried tears of joy in seeing him (briefly) return to The Three Stooges since his debilitating stroke in “Half-Wits Holiday” 8:57-9:48 😂😂😂😂 3:16-4:27/27:22-33:58 & 38:31-43:35 RIP Curly & Shemp 😭

Thank you and your wonderful families for the beautiful memories that last till our inevitable departures from this short life. Born in ‘57 I watched religiously during the 1960’s. And ever since. I love them and hope to meet them all in the afterlife. ❤

i loved shemp

I was guilty of saying, “He’s not Curly!” But Shemp won me over quickly, great performer, great timing, comedy gold!

Just loved watching this! The Stooges will be loved for all eternity.❤

Thanks for posting.. nice video!! I never watched.. I was a young kid but I do remember my dad sitting up late at night watching the Three Stooges and hearing him laugh, what a great memory - thanks Moe!!

Watching the Stooges as a kid in the early 70s, I thought Shemp was the original 3rd Stooge and Curly was the replacement because the first ones I saw was with Shemp. I caught the syndication rotation in the Shemp era. The Curly vs Shemp argument is like the James Bond- Connery vs Moore debate. It usually depended on who you saw first. Curly and Shemp were both fantastic. I have never seen a documentary on how the stooges performed the eye pokes and slaps without getting seriously injured. Chaplin, Keaton, laurel and Hardy, Abbott and Costello, and the 3 Stooges should have their on wing of the comedy hall of fame.

"Larry wasn't family." Sure he was. Family isn't about blood. It's about who's there for you when you need it most. While I'll always love Curly, Shemp is great, too. He stepped into a difficult situation and really made his own mark.

I have been a huge fan of the Three Stooges for more than 50 years. As a high school teacher, I have introduced today’s kids to the also. They were ALL great! Love you, boys! 😉❤️

Growing up, my two older brothers and I were a lot like the Three Stooges. My oldest brother was the Moe of our group; always the boss; our middle brother was the Larry of the group. Then there was me, the youngest, last in the "pecking-order"-- the Shemp/ Curly of the group, always the "low man again!" Remember Nackie, Wackie, and Sackie: "We now do 'three-high--low,' with bottom man breaking every bone in his body. Very, very beautiful." I, like Curly (and Shemp) was always "bottom man."

Joe Palmer aka the 'Fake Shemp' ...

I wish I could have met them all. Moe, Larry, Shemp, Curly, Joe, & Curly Joe.. Give them all a BIG hug and thank each of them for the entertainment, and laughter they've given me as a child and today as well, as an almost 62 yr old.. I still watch them every night on late night Tv (MeTv+). There's none better than all of these guys.. & & to mention, the ever so beautiful and talented Christine McIntyre, Vernon Dent, Emil Sitka and ALL of the cast on all of the shorts.. Thank you, all of you for the laughter.. Cherished memories as a child and as an adult.. ❤ Randy A Carlisle

Well this made me cry a lot more than I expected.

Deja Vu indeed

Touching.....thanks for these. Well done.

Shemp's daughter-in-law still hasn't gotten his cause of death right-Shemp died of a massive heart attack, not a stroke.

It may very well be that Curly was acting like Shemp. After all his joining was because Shemp wanted to leave so that could be the reverse of how things seemed.

As a kid I preferred the Curly episodes, but really only because of the ascetic reasons. That is he looked too much like Moe.but it was never a performance issue. His episodes were still good, funny and he really did have spot on timing. Now that I’m older and know the back story I appreciate him and enjoy his episodes just as much as Curly’s because I don’t expect a Curly. And when you don’t expect a Curly you realize how good of a Stooge he really was

I am 24 years old and I follow the three stooges from Argentina, good airs, curly and shemp, they were the best

All 4 stooges in a short together was such an amazing great idea

As a kid I was the only one of my friends who thought Shemp was funnier than Curly. Still do.

This whole series is so interesting, thanks for sharing

Arabian actor: "I'm Halfal Ben Sobor"! Shemp: "I had a few too many myself"! lol

That was just wonderful to watch. Thank you from someone who watched them as a child. Those are the memories..

Shemp has always been my favorite stooge. And will always be my favorite.

Hearing about Shemp as a human being and how he loved his family and loved his friends and his fans shows how much we should be like him.

All of the guys were hilarious each one of them had a certain scene that I liked and can remember almost word for word that every time I think of it it still cracks me up.

I have the 3 Stooges box set and I have watched it over and over countless times. I’ve seen them on TV for years in syndication and I have to say they have me cracking up ever time. Of course Curly is / was my favorite Stooge but Shemp was just as funny. My heart goes out to Moe in heaven for the loss he had to endure. Losing both brothers so close together had to be hard to handle. But he did it in such a professional way. It would have been so awesome if the Stooges kids kept the comedy going in honor of their fathers. But I’m guessing God wanted to keep the 3 Stooges comedy act going up in heaven. So hear is to the Stooges memory and keeping their slap stick comedy alive for ever…. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Always loved Shemp and never compared him to Curly as far as comedic style. Both were genius with what they did. I think it was Curly's child like character that appealed to kids. The 3 Stooges were a part of my childhood right through to my old age and I'm so thankful for it. They were and still are THE BEST COMIC TRIO that ever lived. Ninety years later and we're still talking about them. :o)

The last 3 years Curly was in the act his sickly, poor health negatively effected nearly all these shorts (1944-46). He wasn't the same & it showed. Shemp was a welcome addition back.

WOW ... As a Stooge follower, in the 60's in reruns and beyond, this just randomly hit my feed !! And now after almost 60 years (for me). I finally know the whole story !!!! Another childhood mystery properly uncovered and explained. WOW !

Shemp is my favorite stooge and has been for 62 years and my favorite Shemp shorts are the scare comedy including the headless robot walking and driving

Just subscribed. Love the Stooges.

Thank you Thank you Thank you. By far the best!

Love this!!! Thank you so much

Dispense with that inane song at the beginning! Ugh! The remainder is fabulous.

Although it is sad it is also beautiful hearing how Moe's wife went straight to his side when all he wanted was to escape 😢❤ RIP to the boys.. we miss you even though we weren't even alive during the same time..

I still watch the three stooges today but know I watch with my grand kids and they love them

The Vernon Dent story from Shemp’s funeral was so moving. 😢

Very good documentary,thanks a lot. Shemp was a very good Stooge,but Curly will be always my favorite

Luv these guys!! Long time fan!!!

I never had a favorite. They all made me laugh!

When I was little I used to watch the three stooges all the time I love those guys they were so funny this comedy was just good no curse words no sexual innuendos none of that crap just good comedy.

This series is excellent.

This is pretty fantastic!

I sure wish I've would have met both Shemp and Curly and of course,Moe and Larry.As a black man who grew up watching the THRee SToOgeS,these guys meant as lot to me.

Huge applause. Thank you

What a great series

Minha infância foi rindo com os adoráveis patetas. Ao ver este vídeo, não tive como conter as lágrimas... Saudade, carinho e respeito por aqueles que fizeram a nossa alegria. Abraços e agradecimento do Brasil. GRATO! My childhood was laughing with the adorable stooges. Watching this video, I couldn't contain my tears.. Saudade, affection and respect for those who made us happy. Hugs and thanks from Brazil. THANKFUL! (Saudade = word that expresses missing someone, deeply)

Shemp was always my favorite. But it was really hard for Moe to lose 2 brothers in a span of 3 years. Could you imagine?

When I was young and working at New York Life in Los Angeles, 1980ish , it was either Joe Besser, or Joe Derita that would call, and check on his policy. He told me who he was, but I was young and not paying total attention at the time. lol

A well done video. I want to see more

i always liked shemp just as much as curly.....he was hilarious. i know they both played the similar role out of the 3 but it would've been awesome if they were able to somehow have done a couple with just the 3 brothers. shemp and curly together....shemp, curly, and larry would've been even more ridiculous