SHEMP COCKTAIL A TOAST TO THE ORIGINAL STOOGE

Cinemavixion Review

This compilation, "Shemp Cocktail: A Toast to the Original Stooge," offers a delightful retrospective on Shemp Howard, an often-underappreciated comedic talent. Released in 2008, the collection skillfully blends three classic Three Stooges shorts featuring Shemp with a rare live television appearance on "Ed Wynn's Camel Comedy Caravan." This juxtaposition highlights Shemp's unique comedic timing and his significant contribution to the Stooges' enduring legacy, while also showcasing his work alongside other legends like Bud Abbott and Lou Costello. While the director is not specified, the curation effectively celebrates Shemp's individual career, which, as noted, arguably surpassed that of his brethren in terms of solo output. With an IMDb rating of 7.0, this collection is a must-watch for fans of classic slapstick and a worthy introduction for those new to Shemp's singular brand of humor.