The term 'Stooges, E.g.' is a reference to the comedy TRIO known as The Three Stooges. The Three Stooges were an American vaudeville and comedy act that was active from 1922 to 1970. The original members of the group were Moe Howard, Larry Fine, and Curly Howard. They are best known for their short films and television appearances, in which they performed slapstick comedy. The crossword solution 'TRIO' is an appropriate answer to the clue, as it refers to the three members of the group.