Moe Howard's personally handwritten comedy sketch, possibly for an episode of The Three Stooges....

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Moe Howard's personally handwritten comedy sketch, possibly for an episode of The Three Stooges. (ca. 1960) Vintage original 6-page handwritten manuscript (written on front and back) on one 8.5 x 11 in. and two 8 x 12.5 in. pages. The handwritten document features referencing Curly Joe and also mentioning a sequel to the movie Pillow Talk. The sketch starts with "Music Colonel Boogey", likely referencing the familiar "Colonel Bogey March", a British march composed in 1914 by Lieutenant F. J. Ricketts (1881-1945), followed by action and dialogue among the Three Stooges. There is no reference to another actor or comedian so the comedy sketch is thought to possibly have been created for an episode of The Three Stooges Scrapbook, which never aired, or a Three Stooges stage show. Moe writes his name many times as a character within the draft. The script is filled with gags and the iconic trio's signature slapstick. Exhibiting toning, age and minor handling. Retaining folds from transmittal and or storage. In vintage very good condition. Provenance: From the estate of Moe Howard.

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