Ep 8. The Sitter-Downers
- TV-NR
- November 15, 1937
- 15 min
The Three Stooges Collection season 2 episode 8 titled The Sitter-Downers is a classic comedy episode featuring Larry, Moe, and Curly. The episode begins with the trio working as street sweepers but getting fired due to their incompetence. They come across a local restaurant and try to console themselves with some food, but they can't afford to pay for it. In order to pay for their meal, they offer to help the restaurant's owner, Fannie Dinkelmeyer, find her missing husband.
Fannie's husband, Hugo, has been missing for years, and she has given up on finding him. But the Three Stooges are determined to help her out. They search the city for any clues, and eventually stumble upon Hugo's hideout. They try to capture him, but he outsmarts them and manages to escape.
The Stooges then come up with a plan to catch Hugo by disguising themselves as chairs in his hideout. However, their plan goes awry when they accidentally sit on each other, making it impossible for them to move out of their positions.
As they sit there stuck to each other, they overhear Hugo on the phone discussing a plan to rob a bank. The Stooges then realize that they have to figure out a way to stop him before it's too late.
The rest of the episode follows the Stooges as they try to stop Hugo's bank robbery. They use their hilarious antics and slapstick comedy to distract Hugo and his accomplices, ultimately leading to their capture.
The Sitter-Downers is a classic example of the Three Stooges' brand of comedy. The trio's zany antics and physical humor have entertained audiences for decades, and this episode is no exception. Their hilarious attempts to capture Hugo are sure to keep viewers laughing from start to finish.
Overall, The Sitter-Downers is a must-see episode for fans of the Three Stooges or classic comedy in general. With its timeless humor and unforgettable characters, it's easy to see why this show has remained a beloved classic for so many years.