One hundred years is a long time to be around and walk this beautiful planet we’ve come to know as Earth however, to be around for one hundred years and be celebrated for it is an entirely different matter. Such is the story of the laugh-out-loud trio, the Three Stooges, who celebrated their 100th anniversary at the Hollywood Museum last month. Each year, the Hollywood Museum attracts thousands of hungry and curious people who have a thirst for the historical legacy of Hollywood. Presented by the Museum’s Founder and President, the lovely, Donelle Dadigan, who, because of her beautiful and passionate heart, turned the museum from being well-known to a level of global stardom. The museum with a blatant intention of honoring those who have helped to make Hollywood into Hollywood as it stands today carries with it a history of the past, present, and future. The spirit of Max Factor can be felt upon entering the door. The exhibit is relaxed, funny, and informative, showcasing the very best of the comedic talents of the Three Stooges: Moe, Curly, Larry, Shemp, and Curly Joe DeRita. Their film shorts, feature films, and re-living for a much-needed re-laugh those special moments that only they can give were given their due at this very momentous occasion. Our cameras were able to capture movement at the the very core of Hollywood and what gives the city it’s nostalgic, and incomparably modern aura. On hand and in support of were the living relatives of the Stooges, Kurt Lamond representative of C3 Entertainment and great-grandson of Larry Fine, Chrissy Cutler, granddaughter of Larry Fine, Bob Benjamin, Curly Joe Derita’s stepson, Gerri Howard Greenbaum Shemp’s daughter-in-law, Diane Silver, sister of Gerri Howard Greenbaum, Brad Server, Curly Howard’s grandson, and the Three official Three Stooges tribute artists were there. The laughter they brought to the carpet was unanimous with the signature of the original Stooges. Curly G was the epitome of his grandfather giving the word dapper a big high five. The red carpet for the evening boasted the likes of George Chakiras (Academy Award Winner West Side Story) Vanessa Angel (Great White Lieu/Simon Says), Bob Bergen (Voice of Porky Pig), Jo Anne Worley (Laugh-In), Todd Sherry (Grace and Frankie), Geoffrey Mark (Best Selling Author and Emmy Winner), Barry Livingston (My Three Sons), Elaine Ballace (The Rich and The Ruthless), Kate Linder (The Young and The Restless), Kathy Kolla (Arrested Development), Rico E. Anderson (Truth Be Told), Sandro Monetti ( Royal Correspondent CNN, BBC), Melanie Marlo (Million dollar Listing and Selling Sunset), Rob Stone (Mr. Belvedere), Randy West (Announcer), Alison Arngrim (Little House on the Prairie), Anson Williams (Happy Days), Petri Hawkins Byrd (Judge Judy/Tribunal), Kathy Garver (Family Affair), Melissa Niece Smith (Bosch/The Dream), Eve Richards (The Discovery Pod with Eve), Rachel Kylian (And Just Like That), Meredith Thomas (A Royal Christmas Holiday), Rodney Allen Rippy (Child Star/Jack In the Box), Lee Purcell ( 2x Emmy Nominee), Paul N.J. Ottoson (3x Academy Award Winner/Hurt Locker), Karen Han-Ottoson (Erhu Virtuoso/Hurt Locker/Kung Fu Panda/Joy Luck Club), Rachele Royal (Music Artist), Jerome Ro Brooks (The Have and Have Nots), Stephen Kramer Glickman (Storks Dying Laughing) and other dedicated fans who were there to offer their un dying loyalty and support. A big surprise was the newest venture of C3, announcing the first Three Stooges + YouTube channel. For more information on the Three Stooges, go to: www.threestooges.com. The Hollywood Museum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization housed inside the Max Factor Building located at 1660 North Highland Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90028. They offer an elaborate display of Hollywood treasures steeped in classic Hollywood history. One can feel close to their favorite celebrities while watching the Golden Era of Hollywood in an intimate setting. A chronicled legend of silent films, cable, and network television, the latest in digital platforms and technology highlights 100 years of fan favorites, stirring up great memories that can be shared with friends and family over and over again. The museum offers its visitors some of the most extensive collections of Hollywood memorabilia in the world. The museum shares with its public, props, photographs, one-of-a-kind costumes, scripts, posters, a star’s car collection, and personal artifacts. Named by the LA Weekly as LA’s #1 top tourist attraction, it is an in-demand must-see for tourists and travel bloggers. The LA Tourist Convention Board and Trip Advisor vote on which organization will receive the prestigious acknowledgment. www.TheHollywoodMuseum.com Tel: (323) 464-7776. FOLLOW THE MUSEUM: WEBSITE:www.TheHollywoodMuseum.com FACEBOOK: Facebook.com/The Hollywood Museum, TWITTER:@HollywoodMusuem, INSTAGRAM:@HollywoodMuseum.
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Images of Hollywood Museum by Osiris Munir
