Harry Steppe
Harry Steppe (aka Abraham Stepner) was a comic actor, stand-up comedian and hobo clown in Vaudeville and Burlesque during the early 20th century. He performed with and wrote material for Bud Abbott and The Three Stooges, to name a few of his famous colleagues. Billed as a Jewish dialect comedian, Harry headlined on the Orpheum and Lyceum circuits, performing at such historical theatres as the Gaiety Theatre in Boston.

Harry was the originator of several well-known skits and routines, later attributed incorrectly to other comedians and writers who were all too glad to take full credit. Harry penned "Slowly, I Turned," performed by the Three Stooges in the movie "Gents Without Cents" (1944) and "Who's On First," performed by Abbott and Costello in the movie "The Naughty Nineties" (1945). His legacy is documented in a variety of well-known business and trade publications, including the Washington Post, Variety and Billboard.
It was rumored Harry was a Ladies Man, having married at least twice.
Lou and Bud FAQ, credits Harry with writing the famous skit "Slowly I turned..."
Bud (Abbott) was working with Harry,, mentions how Harry introduced Bud to Lou
Vegetarians in Paradise, credits Harry with coining the phrase "Top Banana"
The Gaiety Theatre Study Report, mentions Harry Steppe in the Appendix as having performed there, based on Playbills and newspaper reports of the time
Harry Steppe Bibliography, under construction
Harry Steppe
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