The Three Stooges were an American vaudeville and slapstick comedy team famous for their high-energy physical humor, eye pokes, slap fights, and chaotic misunderstandings. Active primarily from the 1920s to the 1970s, they became icons of classic American comedy. ⭐ Who Were the Main Stooges? The lineup changed over time, but the best-known trio is: Moe Howard – the short-tempered leader Larry Fine – the frizzy-haired middleman Curly Howard – the beloved, childlike comic with catchphrases like “N