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Cast: Stanl Laurel, Oliver hardy, Ralph Edwards, Hal Roach Jr., Leo McCarey, Ida Laurel, Lucille Hardy
Running Time: 30 mins.
Vault: CLASSIC TV
During the 1950s, Laurel and Hardy made several plans to appear in television comedies, either as a regular series or a series of specials. Unfortunately, touring plans and the health of either Stan or Babe prevented these projects from getting off the ground. Their only network TV appearance came on December 1, 1954 on NBC's THIS IS YOUR LIFE. It was a surprise, unrehearsed appearance (which may or may not have miffed Stan a bit) during which friends and co-workers from The Boys' past were trotted out for a series of teary-eyed, nostalgic embraces. The Boys are polite and charming throughout, though they leave most of the talking to host Ralph Edwards. Some of the choices of guests may be questionable (why Vivian Blaine instead of Charlie Hall or Anita Garvin, for instance?), but the appearances of Hal Roach Jr., Leo McCarey, Ida Laurel and Lucille Hardy were certainly appropriate. A fairly entertaining half-hour, and one of our few glimpses into Stan and Babe's offscreen personas.
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