As a little girl, Kris Cutler had the kind of Friday afternoons most kids could only dream of. Every week, her grandfather, the legendary Larry Fine of the Three Stooges, would swing by her school and whisk her off for some old-school bonding. “He’d pick me up, we’d hit up Hughes Market for groceries, and then he’d make me the best hamburger,” Kris, who proudly calls herself “Larry Fine’s pal,” tells Closer. “That man could cook a mean burger. But more than that, he was kind, wonderful, and loving. He spoiled me rotten, and I wouldn’t have had it any other way.”
And Kris wasn’t the only one who felt Larry’s warmth. Born Louis Feinberg in Philadelphia, Larry Fine wasn’t just a household name for comedy; he was also a generous soul who cared deeply for those around him. “During the war, my mom told me stories of how Larry would bring soldiers home, feed them, and even let them stay with us,” Kris shares. “He was the kind of guy who’d drop everything to help someone in need. If you were lucky enough to cross paths with him, you knew you’d found a friend for life.”
For Larry, his wife Mabel was the love of his life, and their connection was as vibrant as the vaudeville stage where they first met in 1922. “Mabel was a dancer and singer who came over from Ireland with her sisters,” explains Kurt Lamond, Larry’s great-grandson and the man behind shopknuckleheads.com, the official Three Stooges store. “She had this big, dazzling act, but after she married Larry, she traded the spotlight for the role of homemaker. It wasn’t just a change in career—it was love that made her decision.”
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Granddaughter Kris remembers the special bond her grandfather shared with Mabel. “Oh, he adored her. There wasn’t a thing in the world he wouldn’t do for her,” Kris reminisces. “Whether it was running out at 3 a.m. to get her Chinese food or surprising her with candy and gifts, Larry was always putting Mabel first. She was his everything.”
Life in the Fine Household: A Feast of Laughter and Drama
The Fines weren’t just a loving couple; they were also a household that loved to entertain. But as any family knows, even the best parties can take unexpected turns. “Thanksgiving dinners at our house were legendary,” Kurt laughs, sharing one of the family’s most memorable stories. “One year, Larry pulled the turkey out of the oven, but Mabel said it wasn’t done. Next thing you know, they’re both tugging at it, and all of a sudden, the turkey flies out of the pan, slides right through the swinging doors, and lands smack dab at the base of the dining table. Larry just throws his hands in the air and says, ‘Dinner’s ready!’ Classic Stooge humor, right there.”
Brothers in Comedy: The Three Stooges as Family
Though Larry wasn’t blood-related to the other Stooges, the bond they shared was unbreakable. “We’d go over to Mo Howard’s house for barbecues,” Kris recalls fondly. “He’d joke around, saying, ‘See these bags under my eyes? That’s where I keep my money.’ They weren’t just coworkers—they were family. They’d have dinners together once a week, and you could tell how close they were. It wasn’t just about the laughs; it was about the love.”
This closeness extended beyond the screen and into Larry’s personal life. “We used to go to baseball games together, and we’d always head out to eat afterward,” Kris adds. “He was incredibly giving and always reminded me that family is the most important thing in life. He lived by that belief, and it showed in everything he did.”
