Michael Fleming
PMP Network Presents
Michael Fleming is an author who has written a book titled 'The Three Stooges: An Illustrated History, Official and Authorized'. He discusses his book, which includes a foreword by Mel Gibson and features a treasure trove of documents and photographs from the Three Stooges organization.
Michael Fleming
Author, The Three Stooges: An Illustrated History, Official and Authorized
About Michael Fleming
Michael Fleming is an author and Variety columnist who wrote the first complete authorized biography of the Three Stooges. Published in 1999, his illustrated history featured over 200 photographs, many rare, and drew on extensive documentation from Comedy III Productions. The book included interviews with friends and families of the Stooges and a complete filmography. Fleming also served as book consultant and contributor to the 2000 Three Stooges film.
In this interview
- Discusses partnering with Comedy III Productions for access to treasure trove of documents
- Mentions Mel Gibson wrote the introduction for the book
- Describes heartbreaking document about Moe replacing Curly after his stroke
- Explains Curly was standout star and greatest physical comedian the country produced
“Curly was one of the greatest physical comedians the country ever produced.”— Michael Fleming, in this interview
