Woody Harrelson to Host NBC's 'Three Stooges 75th Anniversary Special' - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Central Perk · 10-26-2002, 01:23 PM

BURBANK, Calif. – October 23, 2002 – Emmy winner and Oscar nominee Woody Harrelson (“Cheers,” “The People Vs. Larry Flynt”) will host NBC’s “The Three Stooges’ 75th Anniversary Special,” a one-hour event which marks three-quarters of a century of entertainment from The Three Stooges -- one of the world’s wackiest and most-beloved comedy teams.

NBC presents this appreciation of The Three Stooges as new and old fans alike can again
enjoy the most classic and knuckleheaded Stooge moments produced by Comedy III Productions and starring the six characters who ultimately embodied the trio through the years – Moe Howard, Larry Fine, Curly Howard, Shemp Howard, Joe Besser and Curly- Joe DeRita.

The special will also feature celebrity appearances from Bridget Fonda, Michael Chiklis, Tracy Morgan, Cheryl Hines, Tom Arnold and Peter and Bobby Farrelly.

In addition to favorite routines, there will be ultra-rare shorts, feature-film clips, solo appearances and TV performances, with many of these scenes new to network television audiences. Stooge family members will share home movies, photos and treasured personal memories and there will be special “Stooge Factoids.”

Harrelson first came to prominence on “Cheers” as dull-witted but lovable bartender Woody Boyd, and his performance earned him an Emmy. When the comedy ended in 1993, Harrelson’s feature-film career began to soar. He was nominated for an Academy Award as Best Actor in “The People Vs. Larry Flynt” and appeared in “EDtv,” “Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me” and “The Thin Red Line” as well as “Wag the Dog,” “Welcome to Sarajevo” and “Palmetto.” His earlier features include “Indecent Proposal,” “Natural Born Killers,” “White Men Can’t Jump,” “Doc Hollywood” and “L.A. Story.”

In addition, Harrelson has guest-starred in NBC’s “Frasier” (Tuesdays, 9-9:30 p.m. ET) and more recently in a recurring role on NBC’s “Will & Grace” (Thursdays, 9-9:30 p.m. ET).

Earl M. Benjamin, Robert N. Benjamin and George Paige will serve as executive producers for the special. Comedy III Productions, Inc. is a C3 Entertainment, Inc., company which was formed by Larry, Moe and Curly-Joe of The Three Stooges in 1958.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Jennifer Skorlich, NBC Entertainment, 818/840-4630

C3 Entertainment:
Eddie Michaels or Michael Hansen, EM&A PR, 310/777-1150

I don't know if any of you like the Three Stooges or Woody Harrleson but I just thought I'd let you guys know about this.

10-26-2002, 01:23 PM	#1
Central Perk ~~~~~ Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 10, 2002 Posts: 4,553	Woody Harrelson to Host NBC's 'Three Stooges 75th Anniversary Special' BURBANK, Calif. – October 23, 2002 – Emmy winner and Oscar nominee Woody Harrelson (“Cheers,” “The People Vs. Larry Flynt”) will host NBC’s “The Three Stooges’ 75th Anniversary Special,” a one-hour event which marks three-quarters of a century of entertainment from The Three Stooges -- one of the world’s wackiest and most-beloved comedy teams. NBC presents this appreciation of The Three Stooges as new and old fans alike can again enjoy the most classic and knuckleheaded Stooge moments produced by Comedy III Productions and starring the six characters who ultimately embodied the trio through the years – Moe Howard, Larry Fine, Curly Howard, Shemp Howard, Joe Besser and Curly- Joe DeRita. The special will also feature celebrity appearances from Bridget Fonda, Michael Chiklis, Tracy Morgan, Cheryl Hines, Tom Arnold and Peter and Bobby Farrelly. In addition to favorite routines, there will be ultra-rare shorts, feature-film clips, solo appearances and TV performances, with many of these scenes new to network television audiences. Stooge family members will share home movies, photos and treasured personal memories and there will be special “Stooge Factoids.” Harrelson first came to prominence on “Cheers” as dull-witted but lovable bartender Woody Boyd, and his performance earned him an Emmy. When the comedy ended in 1993, Harrelson’s feature-film career began to soar. He was nominated for an Academy Award as Best Actor in “The People Vs. Larry Flynt” and appeared in “EDtv,” “Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me” and “The Thin Red Line” as well as “Wag the Dog,” “Welcome to Sarajevo” and “Palmetto.” His earlier features include “Indecent Proposal,” “Natural Born Killers,” “White Men Can’t Jump,” “Doc Hollywood” and “L.A. Story.” In addition, Harrelson has guest-starred in NBC’s “Frasier” (Tuesdays, 9-9:30 p.m. ET) and more recently in a recurring role on NBC’s “Will & Grace” (Thursdays, 9-9:30 p.m. ET). Earl M. Benjamin, Robert N. Benjamin and George Paige will serve as executive producers for the special. Comedy III Productions, Inc. is a C3 Entertainment, Inc., company which was formed by Larry, Moe and Curly-Joe of The Three Stooges in 1958. MEDIA CONTACT: Jennifer Skorlich, NBC Entertainment, 818/840-4630 C3 Entertainment: Eddie Michaels or Michael Hansen, EM&A PR, 310/777-1150 I don't know if any of you like the Three Stooges or Woody Harrleson but I just thought I'd let you guys know about this.