 The grittiness of the old days was sanitized with the gang's dingy basement clubroom replaced by Louie's ice cream parlor (with the exception of 1948's "Jinx Money").The "boys" also adopted a more adult look, exchanging their sloppy, juvenile wardrobe for suits (Slip usually wore a clip-on bow tie).The team spirit of the ensemble cast faded as Huntz Hall was elevated to co-star status to showcase his comedic skills.