Ep 16. A Pain In The Pullman

The Three Stooges Collection is a classic comedy series that follows the misadventures of the iconic trio as they bumble their way through various scenarios. In season 1 episode 16, titled "A Pain In The Pullman," the Stooges find themselves working as train porters on a luxury Pullman car.

The episode opens with the Stooges, Moe (played by Moe Howard), Larry (played by Larry Fine), and Curly (played by Curly Howard), starting their new jobs as train porters. Their boss, Mr. Mercer (played by Benny Rubin), gives them a stern warning about the importance of providing excellent service to their wealthy passengers.

The Stooges do their best to follow Mr. Mercer's instructions, but their efforts are hampered by their innate clumsiness and lack of attention to detail. They accidentally spill drinks on passengers, break expensive luggage, and get into arguments with each other that disrupt the serenity of the car.

Things go from bad to worse when a wealthy passenger, played by Edward Gargan, accuses the Stooges of stealing his valuable diamond ring. The Stooges vehemently deny the accusation and launch into a slapstick routine to prove their innocence. However, their attempts to clear their names only serve to make them look more guilty.

As the train hurtles towards its destination, the Stooges become increasingly desperate to find the missing diamond ring and clear their name. They search high and low throughout the Pullman car, turning up a series of hilarious false leads and dead ends.

Finally, the Stooges manage to piece together the mystery of the missing diamond ring, leading to a chaotic and uproarious confrontation with the true culprit. In the end, the Stooges are exonerated, and they receive accolades for their bravery and service on the train.

"A Pain In The Pullman" is a classic Three Stooges episode that showcases the trio's signature physical humor, zany antics, and loveable buffoonery. Fans of the series will delight in the Stooges' outrageous misadventures, and newcomers will be drawn in by the timeless appeal of their slapstick comedy. With its memorable characters, uproarious gags, and heartwarming finale, "A Pain In The Pullman" is a must-see episode for anyone who loves classic comedy.