The team was composed of thin Englishman, Stan Laurel (1890–1965) and heavyset American, Oliver Hardy (1892–1957). Laurel and Hardy were a comedy double act during the early Classical Hollywood era of American cinema. Information thanks to the Grand Comics Database Publication Dates: January 1967 – October 1967 Paper Stock: glossy cover newsprint interior Publication Dates: August-October 1962 – September-November 1963