Living St. Louis
Joe Besser
Special | 6m 23s
The career of St. Louisian Joe Besser, a member of Three Stooges from 1955 to 1958.
Jim Kirchherr explores the life and career of Joe Besser. Born to Orthodox Jewish parents in St. Louis. After beginning his career as a vaudeville and radio star, he became of member of the Three Stooges from 1955 to 1958. He would go on to have a successful career on television and in films until the 1970s, but he is most remembered for his time with the Stooges.
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Living St. Louis is a local public television program presented by Nine PBS
Support for Living St. Louis is provided by the Betsy & Thomas Patterson Foundation.
Living St. Louis
Joe Besser
Special | 6m 23s
Jim Kirchherr explores the life and career of Joe Besser. Born to Orthodox Jewish parents in St. Louis. After beginning his career as a vaudeville and radio star, he became of member of the Three Stooges from 1955 to 1958. He would go on to have a successful career on television and in films until the 1970s, but he is most remembered for his time with the Stooges.
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Living St. Louis is a local public television program presented by Nine PBS
Support for Living St. Louis is provided by the Betsy & Thomas Patterson Foundation.