Ep 14. Half Shot Shooters
- TV-NR
- January 1, 1934
- 18 min
The Three Stooges Collection season 1 episode 14 titled "Half Shot Shooters" is a classic slapstick comedy that is guaranteed to make you laugh out loud. The episode starts with Larry, Moe, and Curly as soldiers who accidentally get stranded on a deserted island during World War I.
As luck would have it, they come across a group of enemy soldiers who are also stranded on the island. Rather than fighting each other, the two groups of soldiers decide to team up in order to survive. The stooges, ever the bumbling fools, are tasked with cooking dinner for the group.
What follows is a hilarious sequence of events that comprises the bulk of the episode. The stooges attempt to cook dinner, but they are anything but chefs. When they attempt to catch a fish in the ocean, they accidentally catch a boot instead. When they attempt to make soup, they end up using soap as an ingredient by mistake.
Meanwhile, the enemy soldiers have plans of their own. They are hiding a secret weapon on the island, and they will stop at nothing to make sure that it doesn't fall into the wrong hands. They enlist the stooges in their mission, and chaos ensues.
Throughout the episode, there are plenty of gags, pratfalls, and general silliness. The stooges prove once again that they are masters of physical comedy, with each actor bringing his own unique brand of humor to the table.
As the episode draws to a close, the stooges find themselves in a precarious position. They must deliver the secret weapon to their superiors, but they are being pursued by the enemy soldiers. Will the stooges be able to make it back to their base with the weapon intact? You'll have to watch the episode to find out.
Overall, "Half Shot Shooters" is a great example of the hilarious Three Stooges brand of comedy. With plenty of laughs, sight gags, and ridiculous situations, it's a must-watch for fans of classic comedy. Whether you're a lifelong fan of the stooges or you're just discovering their work for the first time, this episode is sure to entertain.