This Day in History: Curly Howard was born on this day in 1903. He is of course best known for his role in the Three Stooges (nyuk-nyuk-nyuk!). He also had a big love for dogs. He would pick up stray dogs and find homes for them in his travels. It is said that he rescued 5000 dogs this way. Curly’s contract with Columbia Pictures included a clause that allowed him to bring his dogs on set. They limited him to two dogs at a time, as they would often walk on set. "To Curly, a canine companion made minimal demands, was always affectionate, cost very little money to care for, and was forever loyal.” (Joan Howard Maurer) Curly died young, at age 48 after a series of strokes.
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