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When did curly Howard's career begin?
Curly Howard's first on-stage break was as a comedy musical conductor in 1928
What musical was Curly Howard's first on stage break as a comedy musical conductor in 1928?
the Orville Knapp Band
Was curly howard's first on stage break as a comedy musical conductor in 1928 with the orville knapp band successful?
What did Curly howard do next after the orville knap band?
The Three Stooges“
When did Curly Howard become the third stooge?
In 1934

Question: Was he popular?
Self-contained rewrite: Was curly Howard popular as the third stooge in 1934?