Once a Stooge, Always a Stooge

In "Once a Stooge, Always a Stooge," Joe Besser shares his remarkable journey through six decades of entertainment, captivating audiences in vaudeville, Broadway, radio, film, and television. From his early days as a comedic sidekick to iconic figures like Thurston the Magician and as a member of the Three Stooges, Besser's childlike humor and memorable catchphrases left an indelible mark on American comedy. This revised and expanded memoir is filled with humorous recollections, personal anecdotes, and behind-the-scenes tales featuring legendary entertainers such as Abbott and Costello and Jerry Lewis, showcasing the vibrant history of a bygone era in show business.