Jerry Lewis on religion and family
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- Опубликовано: 27 янв 2025
- 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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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..
wow.. Like no holds barred.. The honesty is something to be part of. Thanks Jerry
Jerry was only 39 years old in this interview but showed great wisdom and maturity.
Today a conversation like this would be impossible. Jerry is amazing!
It takes a lot of courage to say all these private things Jerry says in an interview to millions of people... He answers to every question straight from his heart and we can feel he's showing his truth. I love him.
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.
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 💗💗💗
WHAT A GREAT MAN! this interview is 1965; I was 1. I grew up thinking he was just a silly man. In college I rented a DVD "THE NUTTY PROFESSOR" When he turned into Buddy Love; I realized he was one of the greatest actors to ever live. This interview tells me so much more.
We are the same age you and I... I always loved Jerry and watching this interview now just blew me away he was truly an amazing man and a REAL man he stood up for his wife and his kids totally amazing totally.
He was extremely brilliant and extremely messed up. This interview was one of his finest moments.
No one can express the love and the caring and the marvelous and the feeling and the good and the nice better than Jerry Lewis.
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.”
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. ..
the biggest smile just came across my face listening to Jerry talk about how Patti brought religious understanding into his life.
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.
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!
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.
Remembering his telethon every Labor day for Muscular Dystrophy and The March of Dimes 🤗
Many thanks Jerry❤🌞
This side of Jerry Lewis I never did see. What a warm welcome sincere man he is
Reveals the intellect and the depth of this man where I only knew him as a comedian on tv when growing up. Very sharp thinker.
The intelligent ones tend to play idiots on screen such as Laurel and Hardy
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
One of the best interviews lve seen of Jerry. He was no fool. A very smart man under that funny humour. Xoxo
The humanitarian contribution Jerry will leave to the world is priceless. His Telethon legacy spreed through out countries all over the globe and millions and millions of people have been receiving health care and treatment because of Jerry Lewis. He'll never be forgotten. I love him.
It's so interesting to see and hear this over the top comedian speak in such a serious way. Thanks for sharing this.
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.
Simply superb. "Jerry's Kids" exemplify the character of the man. And best of all, he is still with us!
This is a gem of an interview.. thank you for posting!
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......
I wish today's comedians and stars did proper open interviews like this.
Louis C.K
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.
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.
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.
Thanks Jerry...from a father who loves his children with all he has....and more.
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 was a better person before the percodan addiction. Some people don't understand and judge without know the true inside a human's pain.
This man was so intelligent and so different from anybody else! He should have lived 300 years!
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.
Rest In Peace Jerry. You made all us laugh with your humor.
Man this interviewer was really into that Mayer estate.
Jerry handled this interview like a champ.
This man and his words made me emotional. Years ahead of his time and a great entertainer.
Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain.
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.
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!
I really liked this interview. Very open. Pointed questions and honest answers. A beautiful story.
How many husbands have you heard speak this highly of their wives, with such admiration, regard, affection and respect? On the other hand, how many have you heard use their wives as the butts of jokes? How many wives reading this have a husband who does that, and does it habitually and cavalierly as if you’re the one who needs to get a personality and sprout some class? I ask every woman reading this; which kind of husband would you rather have? That kind of a human cow or a beautiful man like this who is classy and gentlemanly towards you? Patty was a blessed woman. Beautiful man. Just beautiful.
I love the way he listened when someone else talked.
Yes, it is a wonderful tribute to a wonderful woman. We also must ask ourselves to be the kind of women who earn that admiration.
Let's not pretend that only men resort to treating their wives as the butts of jokes. There are women out there who do the same thing to their husbands. Women also come in the "human cow" and "beautiful women who are classy and ladylike" variety. It's about time women realize that there are reprobate among their gender as well.
HydeAndSeek I take your point about the way some husbands constantly mock their wives disparagingly, but don’t you think there is a third way? In many families I know, including my own, there is a lot of gentle teasing that goes on, but it is done with warmth and affection and goes both ways, with a lot of joking and laughter between the husbands and wives, and even the children. In fact, I would go so far as to say that having a good sense of humour is surely an important ingredient in any happy marriage, as it helps you get through the rough patches that all families sometimes go through.
He certainly talked the talk. But walk the walk? Not so much.
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.
"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.
I think he is a great person, and quite an intelligent and complex fellow.
+jaxbus3000 Most genius are complex
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
I wish I knew where to find the rest of the interview. Quite wonderful. I hope his sons are watching it.
Some of the other parts are on my channel, you would just have to look through the video list. I was unable to put the interview up by it's full name, otherwise it would get removed. Two parts of the interview have already been removed from my channel, but there are still several there.
@@givethechanceakid Thank you so much for the info. I will look and watch.
@@givethechanceakid Hi. Why was it removed? I'm sorry, I don't understand. Also, Ive always seen the funny side of him...this side almost makes me nervous. I don't know why. I'm not sure. Maybe bkz he sounds so in "control." Like not in a nice way.
Jessie
@@cottoncandyfriends8933 Copyrights take down a lot of stuff. I always love the serious Jerry talking. Even in his comedy films, he shows a serious side. He needed people to take him seriously too. I'm not sure why that's so hard for people.
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
Love this interview with Jerry....!!! He was the greatest!!!
First serious interview I’ve seen of him without any gags
How can you not love Jerry Lewis? One of the best men on the planet
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.
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.
What a great interviewer! And Jerry Lewis, so much wisdom! I've watched it twice, and will probably watch again sometime🙂
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!
Wow, I could watch him talk all day! What an elegant man he was! And very charming! He was so serious when he wasn't acting. Like, two different personalities! I love that about him! I miss him so much❤
I miss this man, my childhood was enriched by his talent.
This interview allowed me to see a side of JL I didn't know existed
A true American not Jewish or Catholic but a real man a real father and husband and son
What he said in answer to his critics about buying an expensive home " let them sweat as I have and worked
For 20 years 20 hours every day then they can ask me" something that my mother would have said too
This man exemplified the integrity common sense compassion fairness and honesty of that era of truth and accountability for ones actions
That has disappeared from America God Bless him and his family!
You will b missed
Jerry lewis, may God give you the peace you deserve
loved this interview learned alot about him
I never got into Jerry Lewis’ performances, but man his interviews are totally compelling...what a serious, sober, godly guy...
Is he for real? Like, is he really a faithful husband and father, and not some Hollywood weirdo?
RIP Jerry we will miss you we Love you.An d keep watching your movie.
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!
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.
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 ?
Fascinating to watch him with his showbiz persona turned off. I love him even more now. God rest you Mr. Lewis.
Thank you Mr. Lewis. Just because you don't go to a church and or synagogue doesn't mean you aren't religious.
He could be a miserable SOB, but he speaks beautifully here, with wisdom and much thoughtfulness.
Much respect to this great intelligent human being! Jerry Lewis!
What an intelligent, articulate man.
Very honest, I served him at Montes la casa vieja nice guy, Signed the tablecloth for me still got it!
He was a much wiser man than he ever got credit for.
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..
I had no idea Jerry was this cool.
That's too bad.
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!!
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.
+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!
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.
Interesting conversation, also a good insight of how religion influences people and leads their lives forward.
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.
Enjoyed this interview...a serious side to Jerry Lewis, refreshing.
THIS - I will watch again! and again, and then maybe again ;-)
I'm glad he knows his faith is important, really. Shows how smart he really is.
I agree with Jerry Lewis that religion is always in your heart.
And i truly respect all religions but i never change mine.
+Rima Sileika In agreeance w/ Jerry on that as well. Religion doesn't need to be sold door-to-door like 'Kirby' vacuum cleaners, nor televised from some 'Great & Grand' stadium w/ thousands in the audience. Just have a one-on-one relationship that's genuine w/ your God.
+acat543 do you think you wont pray to any and every if your child dies before your eyes.
+Bruce Strelinsky but it makes for policy.....and thats where the teeth grind.
Scott Awaywithit . my opinion. Praying is not when our children or any human being dying.
It's part of living . ( if you believe in everlasting energy).
Same like you breath. You pray.
I pray. Mostly don't ask but thank.
But if accident strikes. How hard it is why to blame God. Those are lucky ones who don't duy in missury and continues pain , starvation and hoplesness.
If just would be possible prevent death....
Impossible.
Some of us we have longer calendar ... Some of us shorter.
And yes.,. Hard bleads to said good by kids, versus pariens.
Love life. Teach kids to love every minute of it.
And without believe my world have no sky.
Sincerely, R.
Scott Awaywithit That’s very true. In a similar vein, there’s an old saying that dates from the First World War; ‘there are no atheists in a foxhole’
This man what is the furthest of being a stooge. Complete brilliance, articulate in speech, and an intelligence. A man that was due much respect.
It's very interesting to hear this side of Jerry Lewis. Thank you for posting!
Our mothers and fathers were our educators. As for a formal education it is nice too have a degree. But most people who have a degree or diploma have very little common sense. As children we are taught common sense but as teenagers we stray in our own direction in a rebellious nature. I was raised in a way to except all religious ideas. Except that which includes violence and prejudice. My father was Catholic/Jewish. My mother was a Baptist/Jew.Jewish. I was a Jerry's Kid as my spinal condition was considered to be a Muscular Dystrophy. I was rolled out on stage in a wheelchair on a Jerry Lewis Telethon, by Charo of course ,and met Mr. Lewis. I was a huge fan of his. 1965 or 1966? My parents had me riding a bicycle because I couldn't walk so well. This worked as it relaxed my muscles.
Words of wisdom, for sure. Thanks for sharing your memories!
Such an amazing man. He really is my hero.
Great interview. He is very articulate. I'm glad to see all the positive comments. I always liked him.
It was nice hearing him speak so well of his wife.
Very nice insight on a brilliant man, thank you for uploading.
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.