Shemp Howard can be a polarizing Stooge amongst fans. But what role did he play in making the Three Stooges the group we all know and love today? Would they even be popular now without his presence? We talked with Geoff Dale, author of a new book, More Than a Stooge: Shemp Howard is available now wherever you get your books.

Shemp Howard can be a polarizing Stooge amongst fans. But what role did he play in making the Three Stooges the group we all know and love today? Would they even be popular now without his presence? We talked with Geoff Dale, author of a new book, More Than a Stooge: Shemp Howard is available now wherever you get your books.

Shemp Howard can be a polarizing Stooge amongst fans. But what role did he play in making the Three Stooges the group we all know and love today? Would they even be popular now without his presence? We talked with Geoff Dale, author of a new book, More Than a Stooge: Shemp Howard is available now wherever you get your books.

Why? Episode 277- Shemp Howard: More Than a Stooge

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Why? Episode 277- Shemp Howard: More Than a Stooge