The Show Must Go On: The Tale of Comedy Pioneers, the Three Stooges

Larry Leaves the Stage, but Not His Fans

Throughout their personal lives and professional careers, the group had all sorts of ups and downs. It was certainly a rollercoaster that came with incredible successes along with terrible tragedy. The ‘60s was a strong decade for The Three Stooges, but when the ‘70s rolled around, the gang had to deal with more losses.

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The Three Stooges. Photo By Kobal/Shutterstock

Larry had been experiencing a series of strokes, which lead to severe physical complications, like partial paralysis. He was confined to a wheelchair and basically immobilized; yet, he continued to appear on stage whenever he could. He went on to visit schools, show his film work, and he even stayed in contact with the public.

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