The two might have been separated by a few decades, but Gary Larson's Far Side and the comedy of Laurel and Hardy share an affinity for ambitious slapstick humor. There's a lot for fans of Stan and ...

Ask Dean is a Journal Star column focusing on all things Peoria: its history, mysteries, quirks and culture. The scene in question is a brief but memorable special effect, with the comedy duo reduced ...

Looking back now, I’m not entirely sure whether she put them on for my benefit or hers, but that’s how I was first introduced to Laurel & Hardy. At that time there were only three channels – BBC One, ...

Thanksgiving is a day to renew old bonds, and celebrate cherished relationships. So naturally, on Thursday Nov. 28 — as we do every year — we can look forward to ignoring all that, and watching TV. A ...

It's been nearly 100 years since Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy first teamed up and changed cinema forever. What better way to put the spotlight back on these two comedy legends than with a new line of ...

The oldest, 1921’s Lucky Dog, is an entertaining curio, a starring vehicle for Laurel’s Keatonesque naif with Ollie in a subordinate role as a hapless thug. Stan’s athleticism is impressive, whether ...

An intersection in Silver Lake recently designated as historic for its connection with Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy’s classic 1932 film, The Music Box, will soon get its own sign. The City Council on ...