I had the privilege of waiting on Jerry Lewis. He was awesome and gave me $100. Tip on a $80. Check and called me "Captain" Thanks for the memory and laughs...
He was sweet and sour, a real human. He loved and cared for people. His own children betrayed him (son sued him and kids backed up the lawsuit) we never knew the full picture. People will scapegoat this man as some monster. He wasn’t. We loved him.
I have watched Jerry in a stack of interviews, and I've come to the very simple conclusion that how he was with you was determined, very simply, by the mood he was in right at that moment. I hear and read stories from people who've met him at an event. Others, in a restaurant. Others, either professional journalists or new, up-and-coming amateurs... And, with each of these you hear a completely different story about him from every separate one of those people - so much so that it's as though you're hearing about five or six different celebrities in the one person. The guy was unpredictable. Extremely talented. But, unpredictable.
Yes he actually comforts me when I hear his voice he's been my all time favorite actor comedian n everything person since I was a little girl in elementary school n he's why I always wanted go to Hollywood to this day my heart has been there became a housekeeper can you believe that my grandma said I was nuts to feel for this gorgeous precious GENIUS n taught me to clean instead go figure o loved it all these years but never forgot him a very special man🎀 I wish he was alive I wanted to finally meet him RIP my man
R.I.P. Jerry I will always appreciate and adore you for being honest which as a little kid I think lots of us kids back then just saw you for you and that child within you. We will miss you, and will always love. Till we see you again. XOX
When Jerry Lewis was young , I thought he was gorgeous , that black hair and green eyes, man, he was hot , smart man , hard working , inventive , glad his daughter made him so happy , thrilling for him to have a lovely daughter. RIP Jerry Lewis your missed, will always be missed.
Just finished watching this interview. His thought, discussion, and details were so vivid and clear. Tremendous interview. Also I miss the old CNN which is now a political circus.
I miss Jerry Lewis so much since his passing in August he was my hero my idol best comedian ever he made our world better because he made us laugh and his humanitarianism was inspiring and made us care and cry i know heaven is laughing more than ever with Jerry Lewis
Interesting interview and what he said about his brother Dean Martin was lovely at 9:51 It's great they had private moments and they are together forever❤️. Thank you for sharing
My BFF Channel Dean was NOT his brother. Jerry never had any siblings, he was an only child and even his parents were hardly ever in his life. They were both on the road all the time and used to dump him on various relatives when he was growing up. According to Jerry himself, the only semi-consistent adult in his life as a child who really cared about him was his Grandmother, and even she died when he was a young teenager, leaving him alone and lonely again. It’s hardly surprising that he clung to Dean so desperately as the father/older brother figure he had never had before. But Dean was not looking for that kind of relationship: he already had a brother and had grown up in a traditional stable and loving family. He was also 10years older and married with children of his own. He was his own man and quite happy to be Jerry’s friend but nothing more than that. I think that’s what Jerry found hard to accept - Deana wrote in her book that he admitted many years later to being jealous of Dean’s relationship with Jeannie ; “he was my partner and I wanted him all to myself.” He probably also felt the same way about Deans closeness with his family, as that was something he had never had himself.
Jerry and his first wife Patti were very close to Dean's first wife Betty. When Jeannie came along poor Betty lost everything and turned to drink. Yes, Jerry was jealous of her, who was quite a force, but she also said that she was jealous of what 'Dean and Lewis' had together. She was also keen for Dean to go it alone. Dean was nearly 40 and growing bored with doing the endless films by then. Jerry would have sensed that and played up more - he could be his own worst enemy at times. He did have a fear of abandonment and Dean telling him that he was nothing but a f.....g dollar sign to him was aimed to hit his oversensitive partner hard, even though he didn't mean it. Years later Dean admitted that he was as devastated and scared as Jerry at the split, he just didn't show it to anyone. They had magic for 10 years, and their closeness was obvious, but it was time to move on while they were still at the top. They did see other during the next 20 years, but I suppose that side will always remain private now.
One problem was that Jerry and his first wife Patti were close to Dean's first wife Betty. When Jeannie came along poor Betty lost everything and turned to drink. Yes, Jerry was jealous of Jeannie, who was quite a force, but she also said that she was jealous of the relationship Dean and Lewis had together. She was keen for Dean to go it alone. At almost 40 Dean was growing tired of doing the endless films. Jerry would have sensed that and played up more - he could be his own worst enemy at times. He did have a fear of abandonment and Dean telling J that he was 'nothing but a f.....g dollar sign' to him was aimed to hit his oversensitive partner hard, even though he didn't really mean it. Years later Dean admitted that he was as devastated and scared as Jerry at the split, he just didn't show it to anyone. They had magic for 10 years, and their closeness was obvious, but it was time to move on while they were still at the top. They did see other during the next 20 years, but I suppose that side will always remain private now.
GregT, absolutely! He was mesmerizing! Such a an intelligent and talented man! Don't care about the nasty comments some people make about him..he was a wonderful man!
Jerry was a fascinating guy, truly a show biz icon. He was one of a kind, no one else like him. What he did to help the MDA and "his kids" was impressive. Was he a perfect man? No, not at all, but no one is.
Jerry was a amazing person he was honest out spoken told it like it is that's what made him who he was he's a wonderful man with a great heart and so funny he's a great entertainer with a kind heart but he don't back down he's a doer and don't give up God bless you Jerry and all you've done your amazing a wonderful human being
My mother knew Jerry Lewis , they both lived in Irvington New Jersey back in the 1920's , 30's and 40's. She used serve Mr. Lewis soda and ice cream at Woolworth's 5 & 10 ! Mr. Lewis did his part to cure MD , it is our effed up corporate medical system that will not approve a method and timing to allow a combination treatment to be used !
I think people like Larry King must have loved interviewing Jerry because he was and is so articulate, and knows how to express what he feels. I have never seen a bad interview of Jerry, because he knows how to talk.
Mary Cage Depends upon your definition and judgement of character. I see a man singing his own praises....with the potential to get rather sore and angry. Ready to take on opposition. Unfortunately for me (because I normally find his extraordinary lack of charm and humility entertaining and astounding) this one doesn't reveal the chip on his shoulder as much as I'd like. But I've seen several interviews now on RUclips here where he becomes obnoxious and unnecessarily confrontational. Not just once or twice, several...and for sustained periods, misery for whole twenty minute, thirty minute, multi-chaptered interviews.
The only thing better than watching his films was watching his interviews. Had the pleasure of seeing him in Damn Yankees in NY. So good. Rest in Peace, you did a good job here, Jerry.
I love that he gushed about how much he enjoyed doing Damn Yankees. I just watched it tonight here on a post or RUclips or something. I just loved his performance, particularly the musical numbers. How wonderful that the producers gave him the liberty to sprinkle just a little "Jerry" into it. He was 70 when the show started its run, and he nailed it better than lots of others could possibly have done. LOVE you, Jerry! May you rest in peace, dear, wonderful, flawed, brash, b@!!&-to-the-wall, funny-as-hell, passionate, compassionate, intelligent and loving man.
Interesting interview indeed especially at 27:01 where he claims: “ Everybody should take care of their family”. Guess his first children doesn’t recognize that since they were left out of his will!! Best interview with him can be read in Peter Bogdanovich’s fine book “ Who the Hell’s In It”.
I think it's unwise to judge... family dynamics can be complicated, as most of us know firsthand... the media would always take bytes of info and expound upon them even they were taken out of context; they do that on any celebrity. I've heard the stories about Jerry and his sons falling out, but I'm just saying that we don't know everything.
Thank you Jerry for your charity work. Shame on those people who talk your work down. My son is disabled and serving him and his welfare is a true calling and full time job!
Because of many accounts of him being rude and condescending in situations most people aren't. He can be a gifted and intelligent man and also have negative tendencies as well.
Because people hear rumors and choose to believe them all. At one time or another we are ALL rude or have situations we didn't handle perfectly, so they want to listen to the crap and ignore the artist. I don't give a shit if he may have hurt someone's feelings I care about the job he did in comedy. I don't throw stones unlike some dip shits out there.
When this man died, he left NOTHING to any of his children, or any family member! He left ALL things to his 2nd wife (40yrs younger than him) and adopted daughter.
@beatsAsshholes - Your a ignorant one aren't you. Lewis career ENDED by 1971 we was DONE, over with. Those Telethons he did we was paid literal $millions$ and those last 5yrs he did the Telethons he was paid Tens of $Millions$ - he was an asshole type of person. People that have worked with him said the same
in 1976 Dean came on the telethon, most people thought it was the first time since they broke up in 1956 that they were together, but they met a couple of times again before 1976
Like those others who made it from his generation, he was very hard working and very, very street smart as well as a natural comedy genius. A master of his trade, credit where its due!
In this interview, Jerry was probably the least "full of himself" of any interview he's ever given. He has confidence without egotism, praises everything and everyone in Damn Yankees, without claiming much credit for himself. I think Jerry was at a nicely balanced point in his life, when this was broadcast.
and in the reunion moment Jerry also went off when Frank said 'bye Jerry', but I think Frank knew what was right. He broke the ice. Martin and Lewis was insane. Please watch the clips you can. It was a fun time and it was HOW they did the comedy. Lewis tells his heart here.
The children lost a long time advocate when this man passed away. I watched the telethon every year until they stopped. I miss them still . RIP Mr Lewis !
He is an intelligent man, can be quite deep, and loves those that he respects...BUT...I always feel a little uneasy with him as he seems that if you say a wrong word, or say something he doesn't like, he would attack you.....Underneath the slapstick, there is a very serious man...
And Lewis is right they are originals and they will never be another one like them and the same goes with Lewis. We will never see another of his kind.
JLeWis. the One and Only in our hearts...American Icon of All Times...DMarTin beside JeRRy gave us a knowledge of history of comedy... our highest appreciation to them!!
His $50 million was net worth, not actual money in the bank. He wasn't able to finance movie projects he wanted to, since the 80's after he went bankrupt. He did some films just for the money. Sure he was richer than most people, but he always spent more than his means, and all the money he had that went to his daughter and wife, was there to pay bills. His daughter and wife had to sell off most of his belongings at auction, to pay his debts. His daughter said on her blog and a video now deleted from youtube, that she spent her savings during the pandemic when she lost her job. Jerry had set up trusts for his sons, according to his son Chris. There are a lot of reasons why he disowned some of his sons. His son Anthony stole from money that Jerry was sending to care for his first wife, Patti. The care facility alerted Jerry that they weren't getting paid, and Jerry confronted his son about it. Jerry didn't prosecute, but really didn't talk to him much after that. Probably why Anthony decided to do a spite interview after his dad passed away. They had been somewhat close for years prior, and Anthony had been closer to his dad after his parents divorce. In her book, Patti Lewis claimed that Anthony shut her out, and didn't allow her to see her grandchildren for years. Other sons did other things, which he should have disowned them over. But he gave them jobs throughout the years, and they had trusts set up.
If I had enough information to comment on the mans personal life I would. I can tell you this. The man made millions of dollars for MDA and consequently made millions of childrens lives easier emotionally and physically. I know. One was my sister. That is irrefutable. I wonder who among us here if any can make the claim of helping that many people in one life time. I would love to hear your story if you have one. Bless.
People mistake Jerry's personality with being an asshole - he was simply just honest and unabashedly confident in his talent. Yes, he mistreated his older children, but that's not uncommon among people when they marry and have children with other people. They move on and concentrate on their new family. Yes he was obnoxious and conceited, but that wasn't without merit - everything you ever saw of Jerry & Dean on stage, or on film was ALL Jerry. He was the mastermind of the comedy duo. Jerry then went on to innovate many film techniques still used today. All of this from the age of 16.
Antonina Rivituso I don’t think he was all that good looking as a kid, he was very skinny and gawky when he first started out. But he definitely ‘grew into’ his looks and became quite handsome as he grew older and started to fill out a bit.
I had the privilege of waiting on Jerry Lewis. He was awesome and gave me $100. Tip on a $80. Check and called me "Captain" Thanks for the memory and laughs...
That's nice...it's sad when you find out a celebrity you like is a tightwad..
So lucky!
@daniel laurence the correct spelling is "jealous.
He was sweet and sour, a real human. He loved and cared for people. His own children betrayed him (son sued him and kids backed up the lawsuit) we never knew the full picture. People will scapegoat this man as some monster. He wasn’t. We loved him.
I have watched Jerry in a stack of interviews, and I've come to the very simple conclusion that how he was with you was determined, very simply, by the mood he was in right at that moment.
I hear and read stories from people who've met him at an event. Others, in a restaurant. Others, either professional journalists or new, up-and-coming amateurs...
And, with each of these you hear a completely different story about him from every separate one of those people - so much so that it's as though you're hearing about five or six different celebrities in the one person.
The guy was unpredictable.
Extremely talented.
But, unpredictable.
Yes he actually comforts me when I hear his voice he's been my all time favorite actor comedian n everything person since I was a little girl in elementary school n he's why I always wanted go to Hollywood to this day my heart has been there became a housekeeper can you believe that my grandma said I was nuts to feel for this gorgeous precious GENIUS n taught me to clean instead go figure o loved it all these years but never forgot him a very special man🎀 I wish he was alive I wanted to finally meet him RIP my man
R.I.P. Jerry I will always appreciate and adore you for being honest which as a little kid I think lots of us kids back then just saw you for you and that child within you. We will miss you, and will always love. Till we see you again. XOX
When Jerry Lewis was young , I thought he was gorgeous , that black hair and green eyes, man, he was hot , smart man , hard working , inventive , glad his daughter made him so happy , thrilling for him to have a lovely daughter. RIP Jerry Lewis your missed, will always be missed.
Just finished watching this interview. His thought, discussion, and details were so vivid and clear. Tremendous interview. Also I miss the old CNN which is now a political circus.
Sadly it's only got worse
thank you for this video people should remember him this way instead of as a difficult man.
Amy Hill yes most without a doubt the way he really was , not the entertainer the real Jerry Lewis
Larry was the best interviewer....asked all the right questions and let people speak.
Thank you for uploading this treasure
I miss Jerry Lewis so much since his passing in August he was my hero my idol best comedian ever he made our world better because he made us laugh and his humanitarianism was inspiring and made us care and cry i know heaven is laughing more than ever with Jerry Lewis
Albert Bareno me too it broke my heart .
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August 2017 we lost a great comedian, Jerry Lewis. He was amazing and we loved him well. RIP, friend.
Larry was the best---he never made it about himself and always knew that people want to hear the guest talk, not the interviewer.
He stole the show in a 10 second appearance in mad mad world ..The Greatest of all time
Interesting interview and what he said about his brother Dean Martin was lovely at 9:51 It's great they had private moments and they are together forever❤️. Thank you for sharing
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My BFF Channel Dean was NOT his brother. Jerry never had any siblings, he was an only child and even his parents were hardly ever in his life. They were both on the road all the time and used to dump him on various relatives when he was growing up. According to Jerry himself, the only semi-consistent adult in his life as a child who really cared about him was his Grandmother, and even she died when he was a young teenager, leaving him alone and lonely again. It’s hardly surprising that he clung to Dean so desperately as the father/older brother figure he had never had before. But Dean was not looking for that kind of relationship: he already had a brother and had grown up in a traditional stable and loving family. He was also 10years older and married with children of his own. He was his own man and quite happy to be Jerry’s friend but nothing more than that. I think that’s what Jerry found hard to accept - Deana wrote in her book that he admitted many years later to being jealous of Dean’s relationship with Jeannie ; “he was my partner and I wanted him all to myself.” He probably also felt the same way about Deans closeness with his family, as that was something he had never had himself.
Jerry and his first wife Patti were very close to Dean's first wife Betty. When Jeannie came along poor Betty lost everything and turned to drink. Yes, Jerry was jealous of her, who was quite a force, but she also said that she was jealous of what 'Dean and Lewis' had together. She was also keen for Dean to go it alone.
Dean was nearly 40 and growing bored with doing the endless films by then. Jerry would have sensed that and played up more - he could be his own worst enemy at times. He did have a fear of abandonment and Dean telling him that he was nothing but a f.....g dollar sign to him was aimed to hit his oversensitive partner hard, even though he didn't mean it. Years later Dean admitted that he was as devastated and scared as Jerry at the split, he just didn't show it to anyone.
They had magic for 10 years, and their closeness was obvious, but it was time to move on while they were still at the top. They did see other during the next 20 years, but I suppose that side will always remain private now.
One problem was that Jerry and his first wife Patti were close to Dean's first wife Betty. When Jeannie came along poor Betty lost everything and turned to drink. Yes, Jerry was jealous of Jeannie, who was quite a force, but she also said that she was jealous of the relationship Dean and Lewis had together. She was keen for Dean to go it alone.
At almost 40 Dean was growing tired of doing the endless films. Jerry would have sensed that and played up more - he could be his own worst enemy at times. He did have a fear of abandonment and Dean telling J that he was 'nothing but a f.....g dollar sign' to him was aimed to hit his oversensitive partner hard, even though he didn't really mean it. Years later Dean admitted that he was as devastated and scared as Jerry at the split, he just didn't show it to anyone.
They had magic for 10 years, and their closeness was obvious, but it was time to move on while they were still at the top. They did see other during the next 20 years, but I suppose that side will always remain private now.
Great interview. I especially liked his explanation as to why his partnership with Dean Martin worked.
I really appreciate the talk about Dean. Martin and Lewis's ability to physically interact and act as one entity, was so good.
I've always thought I could listen to Jerry all day long.
GregT, absolutely! He was mesmerizing! Such a an intelligent and talented man! Don't care about the nasty comments some people make about him..he was a wonderful man!
@@marym5037 He is so smart, wise, caring, straightforward. Always so purely him and it is inspiring.
Oh, Jerry, he's my favorite. Jerry really was quite a word smith.
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A phenomenal interview of Larry and Jerry...it definitely gets me thinking.
Pure gold a great performer and humanitarian! Sorely missed. The telethon was awesome.
I think exceptional people are complex. I think Jerry Lewis was that. Not always liked. Sometimes adored. Always honest.
A lot of exceptional people aren't complex. Jimmy Stewart was adored and honest, but he wasn't complex. Being complex is an excuse to be an asshole.
“People hate that you’re doing something because it shows that they’re doing nothing” Jerry Lewis on the haters of his MD Telethons ♥️
Jerry was a fascinating guy, truly a show biz icon. He was one of a kind, no one else like him. What he did to help the MDA and "his kids" was impressive. Was he a perfect man? No, not at all, but no one is.
Rob Kates that’s true
Jerry was a amazing person he was honest out spoken told it like it is that's what made him who he was he's a wonderful man with a great heart and so funny he's a great entertainer with a kind heart but he don't back down he's a doer and don't give up God bless you Jerry and all you've done your amazing a wonderful human being
He's really very self aware and articulate. He has a great understanding of show business
yes. at this point, age 71, he had been on stage for 66 years...and he''d been a superstar for 50 years!
revisiting the clip. such gold. God Bless Jerry for being able to do this.
My mother knew Jerry Lewis , they both lived in Irvington New Jersey back in the 1920's , 30's and 40's. She used serve Mr. Lewis soda and ice cream at Woolworth's 5 & 10 ! Mr. Lewis did his part to cure MD , it is our effed up corporate medical system that will not approve a method and timing to allow a combination treatment to be used !
Mr. Lewis looked great for 71. he was and is my hero
I think people like Larry King must have loved interviewing Jerry because he was and is so articulate, and knows how to express what he feels. I have never seen a bad interview of Jerry, because he knows how to talk.
Mary Cage Depends upon your definition and judgement of character. I see a man singing his own praises....with the potential to get rather sore and angry. Ready to take on opposition. Unfortunately for me (because I normally find his extraordinary lack of charm and humility entertaining and astounding) this one doesn't reveal the chip on his shoulder as much as I'd like. But I've seen several interviews now on RUclips here where he becomes obnoxious and unnecessarily confrontational. Not just once or twice, several...and for sustained periods, misery for whole twenty minute, thirty minute, multi-chaptered interviews.
"You will then be incapable of explaining it to YOUR children." Truer words were never said. RIP imperfect genius.
The only thing better than watching his films was watching his interviews. Had the pleasure of seeing him in Damn Yankees in NY. So good. Rest in Peace, you did a good job here, Jerry.
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Tony From Coney ya he did a good job with his career--his family--not so much
God Is good and forgiving. Rest in Peace. Love you a global icon.
The part of he and Dean I found fascinating...he hit the nail on the head with the reason for their success.
I love that he gushed about how much he enjoyed doing Damn Yankees. I just watched it tonight here on a post or RUclips or something. I just loved his performance, particularly the musical numbers. How wonderful that the producers gave him the liberty to sprinkle just a little "Jerry" into it. He was 70 when the show started its run, and he nailed it better than lots of others could possibly have done. LOVE you, Jerry! May you rest in peace, dear, wonderful, flawed, brash, b@!!&-to-the-wall, funny-as-hell, passionate, compassionate, intelligent and loving man.
I remember this interview... absolutely terrific, and Jerry was at the top of his game.
He was soooo complicated. I think a very unhappy person. And he didn’t know how to get help. But boy was he talented
Your dad was a wise guy. Listen to your parents. Thanks Jerry for the happiness that you brought to all of us. Your fan from Ecuador.
Excellent!
Jerry Lewis was smarter than most folks really knew
people say he was a comic genius
its actually not true
he was a genius genius
he just happened to be born into show business and applied it to that
J.E.H ..I heard him say at age 25 his IQ was 189.
@@roman14032 That is a great comment.. thank you... he is such an amazing man.
Interesting interview indeed especially at 27:01 where he claims: “ Everybody should take care of their family”. Guess his first children doesn’t recognize that since they were left out of his will!! Best interview with him can be read in Peter Bogdanovich’s fine book “ Who the Hell’s In It”.
Who the Hell's In It, is the name of the book.
I think it's unwise to judge... family dynamics can be complicated, as most of us know firsthand... the media would always take bytes of info and expound upon them even they were taken out of context; they do that on any celebrity. I've heard the stories about Jerry and his sons falling out, but I'm just saying that we don't know everything.
Thank you Jerry for your charity work. Shame on those people who talk your work down. My son is disabled and serving him and his welfare is a true calling and full time job!
I’ve always been fascinated with Jerry Lewis . He was pompous for sure but wow what an entertaining person 👍
A Living Legend ! Jerry Has lasted , Not only Talent - Genius !
TheJackflash85 Good heart it too
When I was in grade school I used to imitate Jerrys goofyness--from his movies--I got in trouble a lot
"Well actually",I've always loved to imitate him, so did Elvis once in a while....actually!!!!!
Jerry Lewis was a genius that waltzed into the world's heart with humor!
"I am the role model for joy and excitement" I know you are mine. Thank you Mr. Lewis for everything.
I cannot understand why anyone should dislike this man. He is so refreshingly honest about how he feels. No hypocrisy.
Because of many accounts of him being rude and condescending in situations most people aren't. He can be a gifted and intelligent man and also have negative tendencies as well.
Because people hear rumors and choose to believe them all. At one time or another we are ALL rude or have situations we didn't handle perfectly, so they want to listen to the crap and ignore the artist. I don't give a shit if he may have hurt someone's feelings I care about the job he did in comedy. I don't throw stones unlike some dip shits out there.
When this man died, he left NOTHING to any of his children, or any family member! He left ALL things to his 2nd wife (40yrs younger than him) and adopted daughter.
?MAYBE, just MAYBE he was a shitty stinking AssHole
@beatsAsshholes - Your a ignorant one aren't you. Lewis career ENDED by 1971 we was DONE, over with. Those Telethons he did we was paid literal $millions$ and those last 5yrs he did the Telethons he was paid Tens of $Millions$ - he was an asshole type of person. People that have worked with him said the same
I miss his telethon
Fantastic performance by both guys!
A marvellous entertainer, a super person to interview with a way with words
in 1976 Dean came on the telethon, most people thought it was the first time since they broke up in 1956 that they were together, but they met a couple of times again before 1976
I saw Damn Yankees on Broadway in 1995.
Me as well, it was great
its sad hes gone but we will always have him in film and tv god bless you jerry lewis.
Saw this in Orange County...great!
Legend xx 🌹
A complete successful star who never quit until he passed God what stamina.
Thanks, Mr. Lewis, you will be missed.
RIP Jerry-----Her he comes, Dean
Like those others who made it from his generation, he was very hard working and very, very street smart as well as a natural comedy genius. A master of his trade, credit where its due!
love every facet of this man.. talented, attractive , intelligent,
Jewish funy man who was his own man throughout his life .....a good man ....
he's a good interview if it's a host he likes!! he can be pleasant.
love him,love him love him! He's not only funny , he has a brain in his head and he's not full of himself.
dakotahstr did you just say that Jerry Lewis is NOT full of himself?!
Wow what a bad observationalist YOU are.
In this interview, Jerry was probably the least "full of himself" of any interview he's ever given. He has confidence without egotism, praises everything and everyone in Damn Yankees, without claiming much credit for himself. I think Jerry was at a nicely balanced point in his life, when this was broadcast.
I agree Max! Well said.
Jerry Lewis isn't infatuated with himself. No not at all with him it is the real thing. Also he is in my humble opinion about has funny as toothache
Jerry could make a toothache funny.
Jerry was so incredibly sweet! What a wonderful, talented, kind, gracious man! Unfortunately also misunderstood by some people :(
and in the reunion moment Jerry also went off when Frank said 'bye Jerry', but I think Frank knew what was right. He broke the ice. Martin and Lewis was insane. Please watch the clips you can. It was a fun time and it was HOW they did the comedy. Lewis tells his heart here.
I really enjoyed this interview
Thank you Jerry!
He was very intelligent
Jerry Lewis the true king of comedy
Jerry was and is a legend, always makes me laugh always watching his movies brilliant 🙏
This is why Larry King gets paid so much... he earns it.
no matter what you think about this guy he is good
The children lost a long time advocate when this man passed away. I watched the telethon every year until they stopped. I miss them still . RIP Mr Lewis !
Forever Jerry forever
He is an intelligent man, can be quite deep, and loves those that he respects...BUT...I always feel a little uneasy with him as he seems that if you say a wrong word, or say something he doesn't like, he would attack you.....Underneath the slapstick, there is a very serious man...
Ya know I have always had the same perception that he would get pissed in a heartbeat--maybe justifiably so.
Love how he talks about his daughter, children. True love.
I always liked Dean Marin over sinatra as a Singer & an Actor, Dean had more Class in those fields, May he RIPt
Bigus Dikus No, Dean sings like Dean. More on par with Bing Crosby, a singer's singer. Definitely more gifted than Sinatra.
Yes !
Sinatra is galaxies better than Martin and Crosby. Much more pitch perfect with better volume. Elvis at his best, compares with Frank.
So intelligent and well spoken
And Lewis is right they are originals and they will never be another one like them and the same goes with Lewis. We will never see another of his kind.
JLeWis. the One and Only in our hearts...American Icon of All Times...DMarTin beside JeRRy gave us a knowledge of history of comedy... our highest appreciation to them!!
Laaaaadyyyyyy!!! (Lady)
A time when we had GOOD entertainers!!
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I love his voice
Great interview, Jerry lived with a lot of pain during his life
Loved this man then and now! Such an intelligent man.
How different to the hollywood crowd of today.
jerry aged a lot in the 1990s and 2000s !!!
Too bad such a talented man couldn't reconcile with his five kids and grandkids
His $50 million was net worth, not actual money in the bank. He wasn't able to finance movie projects he wanted to, since the 80's after he went bankrupt. He did some films just for the money. Sure he was richer than most people, but he always spent more than his means, and all the money he had that went to his daughter and wife, was there to pay bills. His daughter and wife had to sell off most of his belongings at auction, to pay his debts. His daughter said on her blog and a video now deleted from youtube, that she spent her savings during the pandemic when she lost her job. Jerry had set up trusts for his sons, according to his son Chris. There are a lot of reasons why he disowned some of his sons. His son Anthony stole from money that Jerry was sending to care for his first wife, Patti. The care facility alerted Jerry that they weren't getting paid, and Jerry confronted his son about it. Jerry didn't prosecute, but really didn't talk to him much after that. Probably why Anthony decided to do a spite interview after his dad passed away. They had been somewhat close for years prior, and Anthony had been closer to his dad after his parents divorce. In her book, Patti Lewis claimed that Anthony shut her out, and didn't allow her to see her grandchildren for years. Other sons did other things, which he should have disowned them over. But he gave them jobs throughout the years, and they had trusts set up.
There isn't a " fun devil". He will chew you up and destroy you !
We love you Jerry !!!
Russell DeJulio Hate to be the one that tells you this but he died yesterday, sorry bud.
No one is who you think they are.
If I had enough information to comment on the mans personal life I would. I can tell you this. The man made millions of dollars for MDA and consequently made millions of childrens lives easier emotionally and physically. I know. One was my sister. That is irrefutable. I wonder who among us here if any can make the claim of helping that many people in one life time. I would love to hear your story if you have one. Bless.
People mistake Jerry's personality with being an asshole - he was simply just honest and unabashedly confident in his talent. Yes, he mistreated his older children, but that's not uncommon among people when they marry and have children with other people. They move on and concentrate on their new family. Yes he was obnoxious and conceited, but that wasn't without merit - everything you ever saw of Jerry & Dean on stage, or on film was ALL Jerry. He was the mastermind of the comedy duo. Jerry then went on to innovate many film techniques still used today. All of this from the age of 16.
A real comic genius.
The most honest, no bullshit man!
Did i mention he's the Chaplin of his generaton!
Talks about Dean Martin at 10:04.
"I'm gonna make you forget George Burns..."
Jerry the Legend
His son is Gary Lewis of Gary Lewis and the playboys and had the huge hit This Diamond Ring.
RIP Jerry Lewis comedic genius.
Jerry lewis was cute wasn't ugly at all
Antonina Rivituso I don’t think he was all that good looking as a kid, he was very skinny and gawky when he first started out. But he definitely ‘grew into’ his looks and became quite handsome as he grew older and started to fill out a bit.
He's great,and so wonderful