Brothers Get Their Start
In 1921, Moe was hired by Ted Healy to work in a vaudeville act. While he was on stage during a performance two years later, Moe saw his brother, Shemp, in the audience. He called out to Shemp from the stage, and their interaction was an instant hit. In fact, Healy hired Shemp right then and there.
Brothers Get Their Start
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Shemp’s Departure
Initially, Larry Fine was brought into the vaudeville mix in 1925, when Shemp left the act he was doing with Moe. Larry gave a performance that Shemp, Moe, and Ted Healy went to when Shemp announced his departure. Healy offered Larry the position for $90 a week. Larry accepted. Of course, Shemp came back later on.
Shemp’s Departure
