Jerry Lewis on religion and family
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- Jerry Lewis talks about religion and inter-faith marriage and family in his 1965 interview with David Susskind. Note: If anyone comments with insane or derogatory comments, your comment will be deleted and you will be blocked from commenting.
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He certainly talked the talk. But walk the walk? Not so much.
Great statements but his kids as adults were extremely critical of Jerry
as a cruel authoritarian father during interviews with them decades after this.
The kids thought highly of their mother but the kids all agreed that their father
had some deep-seated control issues and had a trouble showing physical affection and patience.
A man who kisses his children on the lips every time he greets them, does not have trouble showing physical affection. Joseph ridiculously stated that his father didn't hug him or play with him in his National Enquirer story, yet there is video and photo evidence to the contrary of them in public and their private home movies/photos. There is video evidence of him kissing Joseph on the lips too. His other sons have certainly said that their dad always kissed them on the lips and hugged them. Now was he there for their emotional problems and issues? I don't think he knew how to handle adult children's problems. He couldn't handle his own problems. He had trouble with patience as you said, but that could have been caused by the stress of his work and health issues. I've heard examples of his patience with his children, as seen by other people, so I don't think he was always impatient with them. None of his sons said he was cruel to them as children. He was strict, as Anthony Lewis said, but never unfair or unduly angry at them. He had six sons, and I'm sure there was chaos between all of them.
Lewis was a giant character in my life as a child. His films inspired the little guy who can win regardless of his shortcomings
His poor relationship to his own children focused a harsh light on a darker side that continued to manifest till his death..
Eh I know most comments here are about how wonderful this interview is but I think the way he spoke was more contrived than authentic. He said the right things but didn’t live what he spoke.
That doesn't mean he didn't try. He made the effort to be a good husband and father, and sometimes that means you end up failing. His letters to his wife Patti, which have been sold on ebay for years, show his efforts and intentions toward his wife and sons.
IN THIS INTERVIEW YOU SEE THE COMPLETELY SERIOUS SIDE OF JERRY LEWIS DROP THE COMICS MASK IT'S LIKE HE'S A TOTALLY DIFFERENT PERSON IN REAL LIFE THIS IS ONE GREAT GREAT INTERVIEW.
I agree totally.
Imagine if you will, Jimmy Fallon conducting an interview like this.
He would have force-laughed about 3,000 times through it, and would have forced Jerry to answer some dumb questions in a faux-competition and then squirted water on him for answering something wrong.
Thank you, Jimmy, for bringing the level of interviewing down to the level of Australopithecus.
Jimmy Fallon couldn't carry Mr Lewis script book...what a talentless, one trick pony. Jerry has left an amazing legacy that spans70 yrs ...a brilliant and highly intelligent entertainer...he shall be missed...RIP
Jon Dunmore It's only because he thinks that's what's expected. There's a darker side to Jimmy.
To be fair, they're not pandering to the same kind of crowd.
I guess you never watched any late night talk shows before Jimmy Fallon took on the Tonight Show? As a matter of fact, Jerry was interviewed by Jimmy not that long ago, and JERRY was the one who acted silly the whole time. He slipped Jimmy a dirty note in the middle of the interview. He made Jimmy laugh and it wasn't forced. Also, the guests who go on Tonight agree beforehand to participate in the sketches and party games. They enjoy it.
Talented, funny, great director, but the truth he wasn't that great of a father, at least not with his sons. I know father and sons clash, but he turned his back on them when he divorced their mother. Granted his sons were grown men, but hard feelings on both sides can sometimes destroy families.
Oh my...this was so INSPIRING! This kind of grounded wisdom, of so many sorts, is EXACTLY what we, as a nation has forgotten! TRUE wisdom and perspective is never outdated or old fashioned; and this truly shows how such a FANTASTIC entertainer, also had an outstanding outlook on many things people find "too touchy". He spoke (and STILL speaks) with a confidence and strength that is inspiring. THANK YOU for uploading this video!
Half a million he paid. That’s 500,000. That’s about the average price for a home in my suburban area in New York now. For a 3 bedroom home on a 40 x 100 lot. Times have certainly changed.
traderjoes Then, 1965, is the equivalent of over $4 million today.
He was a better person before the percodan addiction. Some people don't understand and judge without know the true inside a human's pain.
Jerry was brilliant, difficult, and extremely egotistical. But whatever else: he was unique and very hard working at what he loved.
He was very intelligent, even though he never completed high school
And very, very fortunate.
Pamela La Roda why would you say that yes he bought Buddy love home but he was nothing like that
He reminds me of Al Pacino in the Godfather. The hair, the confidence, the intelligence.
He's a cool guy, doesn't tolerate disrespect...and he's lived past ninety. legend!
Joe Musarella He died today. He was 91.
Joe Musarella rip
Looks like Shattner.
Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain.
This was, by far, one of the most profound and best interviews I’ve ever seen👩🏻
When you go to church, or synagogue you are there to give God praise and to be in the company of like minded worshippers. You are not there for man or to be seen.
I totally agree but he’s very buddy love here
Elissa Valle - I agree but not all who happen to share the same row of seats together are actually “likeminded” and not all who show up are present in an authentic way.
I wonder if a more accurate expression of your intention might be, “When **I** go to church, **I** am there for God, not to be seen, etc... and it’s **my hope/strong desire** that my fellow believers sitting next to me are there for the same reason, that we are really of one mind, since scripture directs us to strive for that unity of likemindedness.”
This is a gem of an interview.. thank you for posting!
Jerry was only 39 years old in this interview but showed great wisdom and maturity.
I think he is a great person, and quite an intelligent and complex fellow.
+jaxbus3000 Most genius are complex
A lot of personal questions for Jerry. What business is it of anybody to know his finances, etc. He was a hard working entertainer that earned what he owns. This is why people get upset at the media, bunch of busy bodies.
I thought the question about the cost of the Mayer estate was really rude.
He lied about his wife’s age. She was 7 years older than him.
What a wonderful interview. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing a different side of Jerry Lewis. He was a very intelligent, insightful, and extremely decent man. Thank you so much for posting this!
His wife sounds like a genuinely lovely woman. And it's clear that he deeply admired her.
Ashamed he left her and cut her off from any money trying to take care of their children...sad...I by know means, to talk ill of the dead..but he wasn't very good to her towards the end of their marriage.
That is BS! She only had one child at home at the time of the divorce and he was 18 by the time it was finalized. He left them with over 400,000 dollars at the time to be taken care of which is more than enough for two people to live on.
Jerry has always been a very articulate man. I do not know if he even finished high school. Intelligence is not limited to the college educated. This man is brilliant. I have always loved him since first I saw him.
Mary Cage very true. I have barely an eighth grade education but did very well in my career and make good money now. College would hand held me back. I was running a small company at 14 and working corporate jobs at 16, trying to learn all I could within my career field (best way to do it - on the job).
Many people would do better without the debt of an expensive, useless degree. Whether they go in to trades, vocations, or just a career that doesn't require a degree (such as IT, where I am).
He dropped out of high school yet speaks like someone with a doctorate in one of the humanities. This really shows you how our culture has declined in recent years.
Rest In Peace Jerry. You made all us laugh with your humor.
I always loved Jerry Lewis’s work, every since I was a kid, & he was with Dean Martin. Then later, his outrageously funny & wonderful movies. But, I never saw any interviews with him & spokespersons. This 1st interview I ever saw of him, & it was absolutely fantastic! Thank you for enlightening me! Bravo!
"He had best sweat with me before anyone criticizes me on how I spend the money I have earned." Bam! In your face!! Cool man.
Love this interview with Jerry....!!! He was the greatest!!!
How can you not love Jerry Lewis? One of the best men on the planet
This man and his words made me emotional. Years ahead of his time and a great entertainer.
It's odd how serious a person Jerry Lewis really was. I loved his movies when I was a kid back in the fifties, he was just this crazy guy... it must have been a great actor playing a part that was totally opposite of who he really was... he was a blessing.
Seems to be a rule, that people with the job of a clown are pretty serious.
Jerry Lewis as Michael Corleone in Godfather ll. Amazing how Lewis has the same look, voice, and mannerisms as the character Al Pacino would play years later.
dmagical32 Jerry was a tough guy in real life
Hanging out with the Mob that surrounded his celebrity friends probably rubbed off!
He was extremely brilliant and extremely messed up. This interview was one of his finest moments.
Does anyone notice that in every movie Jerry is in, no matter what character he plays, he had on that wedding band? I read that someone said it was his way of absolving himself and his guilt of all of his affairs and sexual harassment he was guilty of.
Lol I doubt that was why. He didn't take off his pinkie ring either in his films. He liked to keep on his jewelry.
Jerry Lewis was my very first celebrity crush as a young girl. I have had many since but none is as special as your first . RIP Jerry
alicat1564 he was mine too
alicat1564 he still is mine 💗💗💗
Lewis is decent here. I believe he became unwell later in life and that negatively impacted his treatment of others and medical science is not yet sufficiently advanced to know why?
Very honest, I served him at Montes la casa vieja nice guy, Signed the tablecloth for me still got it!
I agree. What a talent he was but there is that undertone in all his interviews where you can see the power he had. Martin was a mellow guy and you can see reasons why they separated . It became apparent in Lewis’ later life . I think there was a certain meanness there .
Or...... he was just very honest and people that are way too sensitive (YOU) make an issue of it......
Best interview ever with Jerry Lewis, so different from the characters he played. What a great Dad and husband, from the days when family values were seen as good things, which they should today.
Life is like a vapor that appears in the morning, then is gone. You have to know what is on the other side. Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the life. Eternally speaking, no one has it good without Him! He is the light of the world.
I found that out in 1977, I was an athiest before! In 1979 I parked my truck in front of Jerry's house to service the pool. I had a bumper sticker on the back that read, "Heaven or Hell. The guard at the gate saw it, and said to me, "did you know that Jerry's wife is a christian", I replied, no I didn't know that. Had a nice conversation with the guard, and then I did my work. I never once saw Jerry, or his wife. I still have a pic, of that same truck, with that bumper sticker on it. I had some very unusual reactions to it while driving!
First time seeing this interview. 1965 was when Jerry's son, Gary, with his group "Gary Lewis and the Playboys" had their first hit song, one of several to follow! Great interview.
Yes, with Jesus you get the very best life. Full stop!
Remembering his telethon every Labor day for Muscular Dystrophy and The March of Dimes 🤗
Many thanks Jerry❤🌞
Jerry’s talkin about God and life and the interviewer keeps talking about money and how big his house is .
God bless Jerry Lewis, rip. He's a more profound and insightful man than I and most people give him credit for. His first marriage was an interfaith one, which was risqué during that period. And he was very forthright about his wealth and how hard he worked for it. They say the best comedians are that good because they derive their material from their own personal experiences, especially painful ones. I have a feeling he was one of them
+dapper dog You're acting like he left Patti with six kids all at home still. They were all grown men when he left, and no longer living at home. The only one living at home was 16. It's not like Jerry didn't support Patti and Joseph after the divorce. And why he didn't go to the Joseph's funeral is because they had a falling out over Joseph selling stories to the Enquirer in the late 80's about his father. He outed Jerry as an "abusive" father, when all of what he really said amounts to Jerry being a very strict disciplinarian and on occasion whipping his kids when they were misbehaving. Something that many parents do all the time. Jerry's other sons have said that he was a very strict disciplinarian but not unfair. I believe Joseph just sold his father out for drug money, which is very sad. Did Jerry make mistakes too? Yes. He should've gone to his funeral. In a recent interview, Jerry was feeling very emotional about Joseph, and I think he does feel sad about how their relationship ended up.
January, he wasn't heartless! There were a lot of hurt feelings in that family because of many reasons, which are not our business at all and that we will never fully know! We aren't supposed to know anyway! Never judge someone when you didn't feel what they felt! That's actually cruel and heartless!
People were educated articulate and well mannered too bad that that is in short supply now.
Caleb Campos I agree. It is in short supply
Caleb Campos I agree too! We have a president who has trouble speaking English and completing a intelligent sentence... A few years ago we had another one like that too. Nothing like lowering the bar that much up that high on the food chain...
Caleb Campos absolutely .
Caleb Campos It's not taught or encouraged in the media.
Not just that, but Susskind asked thoughtful and insightful questions, then waited patiently for Jerry to respond. It wasn't a rushed interview. It was more of a conversation by a man who genuinely was interested in what he had to say. I honestly can't think of anyone that comes close to this today.
After his performance in The King Of Comedy , its a mystery why Jerry never came in serious cinema again because he was a revelation in, I believe, his best role ever. He was a great comic actor , but watching this interview and how seriously and sensitively he talks about his life upto then , it would have been great to have seen him in more dramatic roles
I have a copy of that movie, and I, too, enjoyed him as a dramatic actor.
I agree with you but he had very big health issues since 1984.
Even though lots has happened with Jerry since this 60's interview - I find this one very refreshing of all his interviews, how he viewed his life and his family life. Im sure Jerry was/is an a-hole at times, but then who hasnt had an a-hole moment? He still has my respect.
weird shut the sound off and it looks like a scene from the godfather almost cant tell them apart in mannerisms even ...
Damn, Jerry Lewis is intimidating AF.
This side of Jerry Lewis I never did see. What a warm welcome sincere man he is
I have an all new respect for Mr. Lewis now.
Well, do more research
I have, he wasn't perfect. But he was smart.
Nate Kiehnau dude your pic
jordanrb1996 Haha, I'm a big fan of NC.
Me too.
I wish today's comedians and stars did proper open interviews like this.
Louis C.K
He was loving her and cheating the whole time. It's life.
OMG. I didn't realize we share the same birthday. I mean he was born many years prior. But I never knew that. This is awesome.
Me and my sister watched Martin & Lewis movies as kids in the 1990s which became cherished childhood memories.
In the late 1990s, when I was aged 8-10, my parents wrote to Jerry requesting autographs for me and my sister. Sure enough, we got them, Jerry wrote our names in his handwriting, giving us best wishes, written on a picture of him dressed as a clown (probably from the movie "3 Ring Circus").
In 2000, when I was 12 and my sister was 11, we saw Lewis on stage and it was one of the best nights of my life.
Jerry Lewis was a genius and lengend with a big heart for kids all over the world. So blessed to have had seen his work in my early life.
If you notice, Jerry has worn that pinky ring all his life, check out later videos and shows he did
Dont twist this....I see a man who is being honest and shows stages of a man...men start off bossy and overbearing in relationship...then men growup and know and see thier spouse as there equal...gotta respect him for expressing how he feels on marriage..
Agree 100% with you!
First serious interview I’ve seen of him without any gags
1/2 a million for 3 acrs in Belair California Wow! how times have changed.
He earned his money and he can spend it as he pleases. You cannot speak for someone else's money that you have not earned.
As a child growing in the fifties and 60s when Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin ruled the Hollywood scene with their style of Comedy; you could not help but love the artist, actor and comedian Mr. Jerry Lewis. He provided non-stop laughter and joy that until this day we'll never be matched by anyone. Thank-you Mr. Jerry Lewis for your contribution to the world that will shine throughout eternity. As a child I was your greatest fan!
One of the best interviews lve seen of Jerry. He was no fool. A very smart man under that funny humour. Xoxo
I always enjoy Jerry’s interviews. I just stumbled upon them recently on RUclips. He always strives to be very honest and it struck me very quickly how intelligent he was and then I heard at 25 his IQ was tested at 189!
Einstein QI was 160.
I believe that he had a little bit exagerated. ....
Later he said his QI was (only ) 145....
But he was very intelligent, sure. ..
Interesting conversation, also a good insight of how religion influences people and leads their lives forward.
He had better sweat with me before he criticizes me" "just let him look and wonder". Pretty cool stuff
More than pretty cool if you ask me. Honestly, I'm carrying that saying with me for life.
That's what got me first!!
Such an amazing man. He really is my hero.
Why ask him about money,he earned it .
Fascinating to watch him with his showbiz persona turned off. I love him even more now. God rest you Mr. Lewis.
So some one tore down the mansion in the 80's built another the same size just sold for 40 million. Just think how much value of the fiat dollar has lost since 1965.
fiat dollar is the foundation for modern slavery and goverment control...
M Henrique so true!!
He was right on, no one has the right to judge how he spent his money he earned every penny, and whats with these journalists who always say that there are people who think someone is putting on a show when they buy an expensive house, or car, or whatever. whats better? to be mortgaged to the teeth and end up living in a way that is above one's ability to maintain, and lossing it?
or to buy outright as one can afford, and to live within your means, whether you are rich, or middle class, or poor, be happy with what you have,
Jesus never forbade someone to be rich, he just said that "The wealthy are to be generous in their giving". it depends on where your heart is,
he said not to store up treasures on Earth where thieves can break in and steal or rust and moths can destroy, for where your heart is, there you treasure will be, so store up treasures in Heaven where thieves cannot break in and steal, and nothing can destroy it,
When a wealthy person has their heart set on pleasing God and uses their wealth for the good of others, and places their faith in him, then they are not only rich in this life, but also rich in faith and the next life.
So I can't stand these sanctimonious and also jealous people who begrudge someone have nice things, if they can afford it, why not? so anyone who is envious, be envious! they are the only ones with the problem.
It's so interesting to see and hear this over the top comedian speak in such a serious way. Thanks for sharing this.
Man this interviewer was really into that Mayer estate.
Jerry handled this interview like a champ.
Wouldn’t be nice to have today’s artist talk this way ,,!
SolidRock InclearWater You kidding, by today’s standards he’ll be called a white toxic male and most “artist” of today have allowed society to cut their balls off in order to find favor of them for fear of being “cancelled”. This wokeness and SJW crap needs to stop, it’s poisoning and crippling our society
I always thought of Jerry Lewis, affectionately of course, as a big happy clown, but he was really sharp.
It's very interesting to hear this side of Jerry Lewis. Thank you for posting!
Can't imagine 500,000 for a 32 bedroom house. That gets you 2 bedroom house now in nowheresville. That house is probably wort 14 million quite a return
He was a much wiser man than he ever got credit for.
The days when class existed ❤
I think it’s that 2nd wife that caused the trouble between the family ... because he seemed to love his wife and kids 🦋
* Keyword "seemed" ~ Bing Crosby seemed to be a perfect loving dad publicly. I could add more to the list ... ♣
Mary Jones I don't think so.. sometimes a marriage doesn't work! They were together many years! He married his first wife when he was just a kid and she was older than him. Things happen. People fall in and out of love! It's not at all uncommon! It happens to everyone
@@marym5037 She was one year older! 😱
@@kathrynmcmorrow7170
five years older than him. Born in 1921 , jerry in 1926.
I had no idea Jerry was this cool.
That's too bad.
One thing that strikes me about Mr. Lewis...he dropped out of high school yet he was extraordinarily intelligent. He even taught filmmaking at USC.
He had IQ 190.
The education system doesn't encourage objective thinking and he is definitely an objective thinker
What an intelligent, articulate man.
What a fascinating interview!
It was nice hearing him speak so well of his wife.
wow.. Like no holds barred.. The honesty is something to be part of. Thanks Jerry
Man this guy is so different to the goofball characters he plays.
Its called being a great actor!
wow such an honest interview particularly as regards mixed marriages in this instance two people coming together from different faiths.
Today a conversation like this would be impossible. Jerry is amazing!
He bought a 33 mansion estate in Los Angeles for $500,000. Of course that was in 1965, but what a difference 55 years make.
A different world.
loved this interview learned alot about him
Thank you Mr. Lewis. Just because you don't go to a church and or synagogue doesn't mean you aren't religious.
After hearing the way he spoke about women in comedy I lost my respect for him. But I have to say I respect the man in this interview. Guess it's a situation of agree to disagree on different subjects.
David Susskind, he was very controversial in his day
Masterpiece interview. Susskind was top notch in his day. Never interrupted. Always let the guests finish their thought. How little of that is done today with all these cut-you-off pricks! And Jerry's wife and mother to his children...also top notch! She helped mold the man's humor and life's work.
Back when smoking was in... never thought about cancer.
Life.. Fearless!!!
This man was so intelligent and so different from anybody else! He should have lived 300 years!
Never Never Listen To Brain Dead Critics . They Get Paid To Criticize . They Have No Talent.
He looks like the head of a mafia family here. Almost a precursor of Al Pacino in the Godfather....
Very nice insight on a brilliant man, thank you for uploading.
I knew Jerry. He was my mentor. Yes, he could really piss some people off. Yes, he could appear arrogant. And yes, he was also one of the most generous people of our time. Talent be damned, he gave everything in his soul to the MDA if that isn't worth some respect, then nothing is!
Esther, glad to read your comment. I am reading his book. I want to not believe some things I've read, that he was mean to his kids. Do you know ?
What an extremely interesting interview. This is a side of Jerry Lewis that I have NEVER seen or heard. I never knew how much he loved his wife and family and how his family life sounded so beautiful. I had heard years ago that there was an interview with some of Jerry's children and they reckoned he was a super hard man and depicted him as really cold and not a good father at all. Listening to the man himself talk though .. phew it sounds idyllic.
Even though Jerry Lewis played roles as a goofy nitwit..This interview shows that he is a very intelligent and wise man..He loves his family and is protective of his privacy and owes no one any explanation as to how he lives his life.
Jerry was one of the great comedy actors of all time..