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'''The Three Stooges''' was the stage name of an American comedy act of the middle 20th century, known for many short films characterized by the use of slapstick-laden violence and dialogue.  Their shorts and feature films - more than 200 made between 1930 and 1963 - are continually shown worldwide, and have influenced modern comedy stars such as [[Adam Sandler]] and [[Jim Carrey]].

'''The Three Stooges''' was the stage name of an American comedy act of the middle 20th century, known for many short films characterized by the use of slapstick-laden violence and dialogue.  Their shorts and feature films - more than 200 made between 1930 and 1963 - are continually shown worldwide, and have influenced modern comedy stars such as [[Adam Sandler]] and [[Jim Carrey]].

==History==

==History==

The Three Stooges began as a foil for Vaudeville actor Ted Healy in 1922; he had known the Horwitz brothers since childhood, and when part of his ensemble walked out on him before a performance at the Brooklyn Prospect Theatre in New York, he contacted them and asked them to be part of his show; the new change called for them to be cast as hecklers in the audience before being brought to the stage as part of the act, which included scenes of physical, slapstick comedy.  

The Three Stooges began as a foil for Vaudeville actor Ted Healy in 1922; he had known the Horwitz brothers since childhood, and when part of his ensemble walked out on him before a performance at the Brooklyn Prospect Theatre in New York, he contacted them and asked them to be part of his show; the new change called for them to be cast as hecklers in the audience before being brought to the stage as part of the act, which included scenes of physical, slapstick comedy.