It isn't widely known or appreciated these days, but Shemp Howard had a very successful solo career, before he joined Mo and Larry following the tragic early death of Curly Howard.
ETA: Shemp didn't have to join Mo and Larry as the third stooge. He knew where his next meal was coming from. He did it to save the act. He did it for his brothers.
See my forthcoming biography of Shemp Howard soon to be available on Amazon.com.
ETA: Shemp didn't have to join Mo and Larry as the third stooge. He knew where his next meal was coming from. He did it to save the act. He did it for his brothers.
See my forthcoming biography of Shemp Howard soon to be available on Amazon.com.