Jerry Lewis Dressing Room Interview 1 August 1995 Part 1 of 4

[@samsprague2846]

His kids can describe what a loving father he was.

[@hawkeye5829]

They describe him as a monster behind closed doors.

[@samsprague2846]

@@hawkeye5829 I know. He disinherited them for no apparent reason also.

[@XxXxTwofirstnames69420xXxXx]

Chris loves his Dad so much he just wrote a book about him.

[@laurastone6578]

@@samsprague2846Probably for disloyalty. I think they sided with their mom during the divorce.

[@Czechbound]

"I'm very protective of my co-workers" ... What about the time where he banned, on pain of being fired, anyone on the set to speak to his female co-star on a movie because she fought off his sexual assault.

[@ivee5022]

That happened to me in the USAF after reporting my assault. THE ENTIRE BASE picked on me from knocking on my door often & leaving or saying things, leaving notes. Calling on the hall phone, that's used for family calls & hanging up. Blocking all doors I needed to enter & exit, etc. 24/7. We had classes to study for tests or worked from sun-up to sun-down. I transfered, but it followed me at my new location. WHY? It's in my PERSONNEL file, NOT Medical. Police Dept is the same way. That's call The Blue Flu or THE Chill in probably all jobs.

[@leagarner3675]

@@ivee5022 So sorry, I would like to think that someone would stand by you. It must have been lonely on top of stressful. Glad that you made it out the other side.

[@johnreidy2804]

that's nonsense Lewis never sexually harassed anyone

[@Czechbound]

@@ivee5022 Sorry to hear you were assaulted, and that your brothers in arms turned their backs on you. On a very different situation, I spoke up about illegal behaviour at my old company. I followed all the correct whistleblower channels that should have protected my identity. 2 days later I was ostracised by the whole team - boss and peers alike. Then suddenly it was judged that my performance was bad, and they wanted to fire me. So I said fine, that will cost you $200,000. So they paid me to go. Then when I did my tax return, it turned out they had overpaid tax by $60,000 ha ha. So the tax was returned to me; I have it in an escrow account; I emailed them 5 times to say I had something that I urgently needed to discuss with them about my leaving arrangements ... and I haven't heard from them. That was 10 years ago. I'll give it another 5 years, and then get legal advice as to whether I can keep the money

[@hippielady123]

​@@ivee5022I'm so sorry they did that to you

[@flower2364]

Sweet my ass. He was positively cruel to his children and he left them nothing in his will, despite the fact he had millions and could have set them all up for life. The man was so much up his own ass it hurt. No wonder Dean Martin had nothing to do with him for well over 20 yrs. Dean was class, Jerry was a real prick.

[@m.reynolds9663]

Disagree

[@carolb1871]

I totally agree. If you can’t be kind to your own family don’t blow smoke up my a$$ about how good a humanitarian you are he was great just ask him🤣

[@billybatchelor2863]

He had trusts set up for all his children except the one who spoke badly of him on hard copy or inside edition. He wouldn't allow anyone to betray him twice. I thought he was a jerk, more I learn about him my assumptions are the same Jerry was a gifted asshole

[@sharksport01]

His son was more talented than him. He was jealous of Gary and Dean.

[@juliedobson3039]

A creep , lost all respect for him ,look him up 🤮🤮🤮

[@drinkingcatholic]

he loves to tell about how he is so humble while being so dang arrogant....it's awesome.

[@jodavey]

Why would he have any reason to think otherwise? He revolutionized so many things. Stage performing and literally the making of a movie changed with his ideas. Immediate video play back on set. Jerry invented

[@soapbxprod]

Just like Sinatra

[@soapbxprod]

@@jodavey Thanks! Jerry was a self taught comic genius- as Sinatra was a self taught musical genius. Never mind the warts- all they owed to us was a great performance, and both of them gave us our money's worth. :)

[@timotundy]

He was a genius

[@matureyoungman]

seems pilled up to me. couldbe wrong though. laid back temperament for sure

[@Tim_ra]

The last 20 years of his life it was hard to believe he was a comedian--he was always in such a bad mood.

[@majorkade]

Always had the other side. Most comedians do. It's just when he got older he didn't have to worry about being punished for it.

[@veljkosavic2152]

Its diabetes.

[@jubalcalif9100]

Sad but true. Towards the end he certainly reflected a lot of anger & bitterness.

[@jaywolf7428]

In this video he was 70 years old. He looks very good for a 70 year old man.

[@soapbxprod]

+Jay Wolf Thanks for tuning in- we shot this interview for our A&E Bio of Jerry- here is a link to it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4ekYmaoZpKAjK8

[@jaywolf7428]

Thank. I'm always a Jerry Lewis' fan. Just look at him how greatly he describes the art of showbiz and comedy to us so profoundly great. I don't see today's so called "artists" or "actors" who get paid millions of dollars for NOTHING deliver such great artistic conversation. Most "actors"/"artists" in today's Hollywood are empty headed school dropouts who used to be in gangs and even homeless. But they're there for that very same reason, to produce more of themselves, to dumb down the new generations. This was NOT the goal of entertainment industry before; the opposite of was true(to promote great art and thoughts); it changed for worse.

[@soapbxprod]

+Jay Wolf Totally! Jerry in his prime was the best of the best... that vacuum scene in Who's Minding the Store is still my favorite ever sight gag of his... His big solo pictures, like the Patsy, Cinderfella, Disorderly Orderly... pure gold.

[@uncleharry5758]

You can say that again! He could pass for a man of 50 during this interview!!

[@kristeninthedirtysouth]

Uncle Harry, agreed! Jerry aged very well and I think he always looked about 10 years younger than he actually was. Now compare Jerry at 70 to Dean Martin at 70. Jerry aged a whole lot better.

[@Barbara-zo6pq]

He seems irritated that she's telling him how it's going to be when he could do it so much better than she can...in his mind anyway.

[@blaineholsonbake3613]

When people tell you how great you are year after year, you really believe it.

[@ghanasoul]

Thats it! Dean said “People told Jerry “you’re like another Chaplin” when he started to believe it, things were NEVER the same again between us”. Another thing is from their film stardom in ‘49 til this point, he never ever heard the word “no”. He’s used to getting what he wants, when he wants, and how he wants. Something like that doesn’t make u humble, modest etc.

[@glennfeigen5043]

So exactly true. Give him every well deserved positive accolade for sure but he definitely comes across as quite a horse's ass.

[@normal_media]

saying he gave Sammy pointers startuing out? I seriously dont think so.

[@Xsplot]

Jerry often treated the people who worked for him like crap. He was arrogant, nasty to hired help and delusional about his stated humanity. That doesn't take away from his comedic and entertainment genius. Bottom line, he was a talented asshole.

[@dflf]

Excuse me Mr. Lewis could you spit out your gum before we start?

[@normal_media]

TIs a bit rude isnt it?

[@g3everex]

That’s his way of being an arrogant ass!

[@ernieragogini3994]

He “grew up with love”. Funny he didn’t practice it within his family. What a bullshit actor this man was. The interviewer is asking soft questions. And Jerry is at his best when honoring himself.

[@ralphoism]

As hilarious as he thought he was , he was most hilarious when he consistently boasted about his genius .

[@eddyrobichaud5832]

From a hero to zero when I really got to know him

[@ivee5022]

Thank you.

[@SteveMack]

I agree

[@8ofwands300]

Well. He was probably neither. . It's incomprehensible how poorly he treated his first wife and sons, but people are complicated. The man did do some good in the world. The Sammy Davis story is truly moving.

[@eddyrobichaud5832]

@@8ofwands300 maybe he did do good but that doesn't give you the excuse to do bad. Some people do good to appease their consciousness of the bad they've done ,instead of asking forgiveness to his wife and children. That's not a right motivation for doing good.

[@8ofwands300]

@@eddyrobichaud5832 Very good point.

[@heathercampese5421]

After what has come out this year on the sexual abuse this guy dished out...it's hard to believe he really cared about those who had been demeaned.

[@majorkade]

It's possible to do both.

[@RAINMAN309]

I was one of Jerry's Kids according to some people I knew when I was real little

[@kathrynmcelroy5658]

@@majorkade He seems to be projecting. He wasn't protective of his family. ASK.HIS.SONS. THEY HATE THE MONSTER HE SHOWED THEM.

[@joncampos5551]

12:12. So if you feel this way why were you so cruel to your family?!?

[@brianwayes3536]

Nothing this man ever said or did caused me to crack a smile.

[@tonysuley4306]

Made me smile when he died

[@soapbxprod]

Chacun à son goût.

[@thasty100]

This guy was famous at one time ? For what? He soiled his own legacy by the treatment of women and his family. That’s a shame. He fooled a lot of people until the last years of his life. His colors really showed.

[@SenorZorrozzz]

Jerry has so many versions of how he met Dean. It’s always him who comes up with act, writes it up, etc. Jerry just didn’t care about the truth. Jerry only cared about himself. Dean left Jerry. Jerry told people that for years. Then, he suddenly, years later, said that he was the one who left. Don’t believe him. He was a very angry, mean user.

[@bethanyanderson1745]

Don Diego Vega - did you know Jerry and/or Dean? Would love to hear your story.

[@cheddarcheese7928]

I never knew Jerry was such a wonderful,brave, and altruistic person..Glad he did this interview so he could tell me..

[@Twig963]

Haha!

[@jrwheeler81]

LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Commando303X]

Well said. Paraphrased: "I always had to help people. It was just in me. I'm a hero. It's just who I am: a hero."

[@sarahholland2600]

People who have to tell you wonderful they are, are presenting their version only. Genuine people are just themselves & dont go on about it.

[@waterfall844]

Watch other videos he sexually assaulted quite a few! Far from sweet too.

[@vivianamuntean146]

10:18 "People that are maligned or demeaned and have no recourse." Like the well-intentioned young Hollywood Reporter journalist Lewis contemptuously cold-shouldered and dehumanized for an entire interview in 2016.

[@iVenge]

He wasn’t well-intentioned, he was an idiot. His questions were more like those of a junior high school reporter, and he deserved what he got.

[@tommykovac1360]

He also walked out on his WTF WITH MARC MARON interview that was fantastic for those 27 minutes it happend

[@caroljohnson3373]

The gum chewing on this whole interview and his arrogance Ruined this whole video for me

[@cd6243]

Me too 😡

[@daniellebourgade8701]

For my own, I see a man who is in great physical pain.... He stands up to take a pillow for his back....

[@rosedaddona4262]

This man was dealing with a tremendous amount of physical pain, he was suffering from prostate cancer and you have the brass balls to be upset about him having some candies????

[@caroljohnson3373]

@@rosedaddona4262 And he died and left his family nothing please

[@caroljohnson3373]

@@rosedaddona4262 The only one with brass balls as you no one was attacking him he wasn’t eating candy he was chewing gum the man was rude to everybody he work with I knew him personally did you

[@markgiardina1303]

Before he teamed up with Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis' act consisted of miming to records. But to hear Jerry talk, he was the creative genius behind the team. Granted Lewis was funny, at times, but without Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis would never have achieved the fame that he did. And for the record, it was Dean and not Jerry that broke up the act. Dean admitted to a BBC interviewer that he had grown tired of acting in the Hal Wallis movies where his role was reduced to just a few songs and acting in order to make more room for Jerry. ( I wonder whose idea that was?)

[@soapbxprod]

Dear Mark- thanks for your comment. We shot this interview for a 1996 Biography of Jerry, narrated by Alan King. Here is a link to it- hope that you like it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4ekYmaoZpKAjK8

[@evaknievel4449]

Dean went on to do some acting in movies like, 'Wreaking Crew' after a lull in his career no?

[@jerrylewisthekid5479]

It was Jerry who left Dean. When Dean told him "you can talk about love all you want but to me you are just the fucking dollar sign". Dean got carried away by whoever slipped between them and divided them. If they hadn't let anyone in between them and if Dean had been able to communicate better they wouldn't have broken up like that. They no longer communicated and it hurts so much to think so.

[@jerrylewisthekid5479]

and Jerry was the mastermind of the duo. Jerry wrote the skits, took care of the financial side while Dean played golf. Dean protected Jerry from everything else. Jerry was the mind, Dean was the armand when they met Jerry was only 19 and already earning good money. Dean was 28 and in debt. Shortly thereafter, he had to file for bankruptcy.

[@marilynwillett804]

DEAN GAVE his first wife the home and money, always took care of her mother. Dean was devastated when HIS son died.

[@jessiejames7492]

hes very straight forward ...LOve him or hate him but one cant deny his committment to his work and his confidence and his beliefs.very brilliant guy, wonderful performer..

[@soapbxprod]

jessie james No doubt about it, jessie... comedy is actually a very serious business! He would work and work and work on one sight gag for days on end... and his loyalty to his crew and cast was unwavering, over more than 20 years...

[@jessiejames7492]

thanks...LOVE his work...all of it..esp listening to him talk....and his absolute confidence.

[@soapbxprod]

jessie james :) Many people disagree with me, but my two favorite pictures of his are "The Patsy" and "Who's Minding the Store"... tha gags are SO good... especially the piano lesson with Hans Conreid, and the vacuum cleaner gone wild... :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJbQdoB8qpWjg5I

[@jessiejames7492]

ha ha..i have some of his movies on dvd. i remember the piano lesson..

[@soapbxprod]

jessie james "Zing fur your Zupper!" AHAHAH! The teacher was Hans Conreid- who was also the voice of "Fearless Leader" on Rocky and Bullwinkle...

[@johncarpenter624]

Is this the ultimate proof of what my father used to say, "There is nothing more important than sincerity...once you learn to fake sincerity, you have it made"? Or is this the real McCoy?

[@julietteyork3721]

Many gifted comics are deadly serious off camera and are typically unhappy, angry, tortured souls. Freud’s insights about humor were spot on. In Jerry’s case, he was abandoned by both his parents, which had to be a psychic wound he carried throughout his life. I get it.

[@BlackAbe007]

So that’s why he disowned his Own Children...

[@julietteyork3721]

@@BlackAbe007 I know. Sick man. He, himself, became like the bad parents who abandoned him. It’s a sad, all-too common phenomenon that people sometimes turn out to be the cruel, narcissistic parents who they, themselves, endured.

[@KatiesArabVision]

I get it too. Plus his own children sued him for money. That hurt him. Bad mistake. His children weren’t innocent either. They lashed out.

[@hunterluxton5976]

This man's ego is off the chart. He is sanctimonious self important and he believes his own press. Humility is not in his repertoire.

[@lennybrewster4673]

Lots of people have had hard lives but they don't become sexual deviants and rapists because of it. Jerry did.

[@ElectrologyNow]

And he wrote all his children (boys) out of his will ... they got nothing. To do such a thing is to show intentional meanness. Somewhere along the way, he got pretty nasty.

[@chm5750]

You can't judge, you don't know what happened between him, and his first family. How can you say that he got nasty, did you know the man and his family?

[@bunnyhop3211]

They got left the rights to all of his works.

[@MichaelJones-ir4sj]

I love this kooky cat Charity begins at home except in his case

[@garyrock9639]

Your wright he left he's kids nothing including his wife to what a guy

[@supersteveworld]

This is so dark. Looks completely soured on life.

[@jerrylewisthekid5479]

His cheerful soul died after breaking up with Dean Martin in my opinion. It was destroyed inside.

[@rosedaddona4262]

What you are seeing is his depth of character. To you it's scary to people who are deep he is just very real. You are just afraid of drowning in deep water.

[@supersteveworld]

@@rosedaddona4262 I can swim just fine thanks in my own deep water, full of sharks and poisonous jellyfish lol. Depth of character has nothing to do with it...he looks utterly miserable. I am a massive Jerry Lewis fan but he is not in a good place in this video.

[@jubalcalif9100]

Indeed. Very depressing.

[@t18amgr]

I do not have enough information to make a decision on the Family situation and if I did who would care about my opinion? I can tell you this through MDA he made countless lives better for Families and Children dealing with Muscular Dystrophy. So if we are going to hold up a measuring stick on overall life performance and making people suffer less and contributions to society few have a longer yardstick than Jerry Lewis and nobody ever heard of me. Bless.

[@glasshalffull8471]

Jerry is the consumate pro, just a tip for any up and coming comedian's, don't ever do an interview with a gob full of junior mints, very distracting.

[@bloodtypedating]

He went from chain smoking to violently chewing gum

[@soapbxprod]

Actually hard candies... like jujubies

[@timotundy]

soapbxprod Thanks! I actually wondered what he was chewing on. Kind of a cool move.

[@BlackAbe007]

@@soapbxprod Jawbreakers. Releases the tension...

[@gabrielleangelica1977]

Literally LOL!

[@tlmoscow]

A great man and I love him. You critics - did you hear the part about him helping Sammy Davis Jr. and his family get treated with dignity? A flawed man, just like you and me.

[@sickotwist9802]

I love him too!

[@tracym1208]

Hes a jackoff

[@robdenaro4215]

He's lying about helping Sammy. That was Sinatra.

[@lindashelley3635]

Rob Denaro That’s so well documented that it’s hard to believe that Jerry would try and claim the credit.

[@LeeAsh7]

Wonder if he went to JFK inauguration like Sinatra did. Dean Martin refused to go as Sammy was not allowed with his white wife. Dean is the one that did things without fanfare.

[@ARTWV]

He such a protector of his kids that he took them out of his will and made a point to make it known. What a prick.

[@majorkade]

They likely got a huge amount from what their mom got from the divorce.

[@dzonthego]

I don't think there's a big enough shovel to handle all that shit.

[@VONNISTWOCENTS]

🤣🤣

[@SuperGeorge2112]

He is full of his own importance, and to be honest he was mediocre entertainer, his arrogance is obvious, I read he had gathered 50 million Dollars when he died, and gave his kids ZERO nice man NOT !!!! Delusions of Grandeur.

[@Stephensorrentino]

George Lynch he wasn’t a mediocre performer… And his day he was the top of the top. Don’t diminish who he was because she don’t like this interview. Jerry had a very complex personality which most times came off as arrogant, rude, condescending, and filled with ego. All of that was to mask what he really felt about himself which was low self-esteem and self doubt. While Jerry Lewis was not the nicest man in real life at all times you cannot diminish his talent, abilities and his contribution to the filmmaking process in Hollywood as a whole. He obviously didn’t like the interview were here and was not happy with the circumstance but did the interview anyway… which was a mistake. Often times he comes off like an ass… Evidence again in this interview..

[@Stephensorrentino]

Respectfully: might not like his personality and the scent of you but you should do your research on his career from 1947-66 He was never a mediocre talent. Producer, director, inventor, comedian etc. I understand personal feelings toward what you see on the surface after the fact. But he did great things in his day. I hope that you take a moment and look back.

[@robertward8130]

Stephen Sorrentino Well he's covering up low self esteem quite well. Nah- he's an ass.

[@supersteveworld]

He might not have been a nice guy but he was a pure talent. His influence was massive..in comedy, cinematography, directing and with his charity work. He did some rubbish work, truly poor and unfunny...but....he did some of the tightest, sharpest, funniest performances too.

[@Stephensorrentino]

George Lynch Why do you feel the need to give an opinion? Who asked you? You have some misinformation. If you like to take the time, do some research on Jerry and have the press treated him And the fued that he had with them over the years. What you’re seeing is a very hard exterior hiding a very hurt little kid. His family business, his estate, his business dealings and how he conducted himself is none of our business. You are wrong about the amount and you have no idea how families work, the dynamics, politics and history.

[@DaveDarin]

This interviewer went on for too long about "We will review all the tape and cut out what you don't like". Now, come on, have some guts. I see that many interviewers of Jerry know that he is tough and can be mean but that's Jerry. You will not get respect from a guy like that by coming off too nice as he will think, and know, that it's fake. Of course there is a risk that he will make you stop rolling tape BUT, at least, you did not totally surrender.

[@markrothenberg9867]

The stage and screen Jerry vs the behind the screens/director and business person Jerry are very very different individuals. In other words the character and the actual person are completely different. I like them both for what they represent. Yes, comes across arrogant but he is really kind and honest...brutally honest...and a big supporter of all who work with him and around him. Interesting how he was talking about getting rid of racism back in the 1950’s but here we are still trying to get rid of it now. Dang...we suck as a nation perpetuating hate. Come on....let’s get rid of hate everyone....once and for all.

[@1truthse3ker]

Exactly

[@swansong5263]

I agree , very well put. It’s sad that everything turns to hate. Love him or hate him he had some decent qualities.

[@maggiefoster682]

THANKYOU LUKE FOR YOUR MESSAGE, AT MOMENT I NOT GOT a facebook as a friend of my daughter a work colleague set my tablet up for me and did not put my proper details in so my original details tablet won,t accept , I,m really pleased Jerry has lots of fans and all day I have been thinking of him hoping he has enjoyed his day lots of lovexxx

[@soapbxprod]

Hi Maggie! Sure thing as to Facebook... drop a friend req off any old time... and Happy St. Patrick's Day! :) Being a child of NYC, this video really made me laugh: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5aohpSPp92opaM

[@thepanel2935]

69 or 70 y.o. in this video... amazing. I met Jerry through my role in the media. He was no clown in real life - he was as smart as a whip.

[@oldschoolmuscle4436]

He became progressively unfunny and more full of himself over the years.

[@supersteveworld]

Yes.

[@carllange4297]

Jerry: I always treated my crew with respect, knew their names Also Jerry: Barks at cameraman, "are you going to be that loose", no eye contact, no name

[@soapbxprod]

I was the cameraman... I was 35 at the time and a fairly seasoned veteran- but I took it gladly. Jerry was one of my heroes. He came from my dad's generation. By the end of the day, he and I got along great. He was just testing me, sussing me out. And I was honored. If he'd thought I was an incompetent, he wouldn't have wasted his breath.

[@ronniebishop2496]

He wasn’t barking lol. He could bark but that’s not it.

[@robertr8386]

@@soapbxprod ,jerry lewis was considered a perfectionist.there was nothing he couldnt accomplish in showbusiness.a great entertainer and a great humanitarian.whats wrong with those accomplishments?no one should judge his personal decisions.he must have had valid reasons why he made those decisions.he couldnt be that evil,being he didnt deprive his 2nd wife and daughter.

[@robertr8386]

@Fuzzy Butkus ,i am proposing a question.if jerry was such an evil person,then why didnt he deprive his second wife and daughter?

[@robertr8386]

@@NoBody11010 ,there must have been valid reasons for depriving his first wife and 6 sons.for such a terrible husband and father,they all wanted his money.there are two sides of the story.jerry showed great character when he never neglected his 2nd wife and his adopted daughter.

[@11buleria]

He was his real nasty and arrogant self in the great film, The King Of Comedy”.

[@littlefruitster2667]

I remember thinking the same thing ! He wasn’t acting!!

[@solarray5236]

I could watch interviews of Jerry Lewis for hours - he is so profoundly delusional, it's beyond words ...... LOL

[@marym5037]

He was an amazing talent! His private life shouldn't be your business! He created magic for people! He made kids laugh for generation! He helped kids in needs and was a pioneer in the film industry! THAT is what we should talk about, not his personality . You shouldn't laugh about a person's character! Would you like for someone to do that to you? Or are you so perfect that people wouldn't have anything rude to say about you?? LOL Your comment towards JL is extremely rude!

[@FrancoisDressler]

@@marym5037 Sycophant

[@marym5037]

TheVideoInvader what?? Who?

[@FrancoisDressler]

@@marym5037 You!

[@marym5037]

TheVideoInvader 🙄🙄🙄 Sorry but that word makes no sense in the context lol.

[@johnhancock2914]

Everyone who knew this man said he was a horrible person and a human excrement, no one had anything nice to say about him, his own kids and family couldn't stand him. He basically disowned his own kids

[@Goochbot]

"I love people so much" Not his kids though.

[@bryanrickard7712]

Everyone has limits

[@normal_media]

left ém nothing

[@robertr8386]

Jerry lewis was at his best,during this interview.this man controls every aspect of his life.you cant get enough of this talented man.jerry seemed extremely subdued during this interview.

[@BlackAbe007]

Possessed, perhaps…

[@eddyrobichaud5832]

He's full of bull.....

[@sarahholland2600]

He looks very wary to me. Like he's assessing her & what to say & how to come across . I usually get that vibe off people who present a front, then when they relax , they're the real version of what they are. And it's usually not nice.

[@ThePriceIsRising]

😂😂You can’t be serious. The ONLY reason he become famous, is because of The Rat Pack.

[@gentlemobster]

@@ThePriceIsRisingyou know nothing about him apparently lol

[@debsmith8219]

He’s was in a driffrent world he watched his kids be treated like crap he didn’t care he protects every one except his kids he left them out of his world

[@giovannadigrigoli8656]

Now we all know why Dean couldn't take it anymore. Dean was the real talent.

[@daviddewitt9365]

Disinherited his family, and left everything to his last wife, and their adopted daughter. Was a bully to them all every day of their lives, and here puts out what a great principled guy he is ... was rude to everybody he ever worked with and rude to his fans. A real jerk.

[@marym5037]

Sure! You were there when all of the stuff that you are talking about happened!

[@daviddewitt9365]

It is all documented. He was an amazing talent and I loved his work so much growing up, but sadly, he was not a good kind or happy man ...

[@marym5037]

He was a kind man! He spent all of his life trying to help children! What are you talking about? The documentation that you are talking about is named gossip!!! He wasn't perfect! Of course! But who is? You? It is very easy to judge others when you don't live their life! You know what I really think? I think that there is a huge lack of compassion and understanding in this world! :( so sad...You don't know why people make the decisions they make! I'm pretty sure that you wouldn't like for someone to judge your life then you shouldn't judge someone else's life!

[@daviddewitt9365]

I appreciate that you a dedicated fan. But what I am saying is the truth ...

[@marym5037]

Sure our Lord and Savior! You know the truth! LOL ;) Lots of people think they know the truth...that's why we are in so much trouble nowadays! Socrates said: " All I know is that I know nothing! " I wish certain people would learn something from that!

[@philippamullins7647]

Th irony of this man of this man is unreal

[@smittymcjob2582]

I don't know what it is about comedians! Fame makes them see themselves as philosophers, kinda like a gymnast imagining herself to be a great chef after gaining fame in the Olympics. It happens to most of them... J. Lewis, Eddie Murphy, Dave Chappelle, Richard Pryor... They start spouting life lessons as if anyone cares about anything they have to say except the jokes they tell.

[@tarnsand]

Jerry's former film crews say that he did the most fantastical things; he knew all the worker's spouses names their kids names and what sports music they were involved in . At Christmas he would have a big party for cast and crew and one just for the children of the cast and crew. Now those same kids are grandparents and recall Jerry asking them how was the pitching was working out on his baseball team or someone's tap lessons.. Very sensitive thoughtful genius of a man. Cheers for uploads. So appreciative of your good works that will be treasured always.

[@soapbxprod]

That's exactly right, Dear- he was so loyal to his cast and crew- most of his technicians worked with him for 20 plus years. And he was super generous- Rolex watches for birthdays... :) I have a bunch of Jerry's private home movies, including his own color sound production of Christmas at the Lewis mansion (formerly LB Mayer's), but I promised him and his son, my friend Anthony, that we would never upload them to KZbin without their permission. :)

[@linsalata87able]

soapbxprod s why did he treat his sons so badly...leaving them all of them out of the will*? Why treat his first wife patty so poorly,leaving her without money? What a hypocrit? Why cheat on your wife over over over again? His son committed suicide where was he? Jerry remarried adopted a daughter and left everything to his new family? Wow what a guy? And he was worrying about his camera man? Sammy davis? But you treat your family like dirt? I'm appauled.

[@Tam5115]

I have no idea about his will, what he did or not with it. What we do know is that he did a lot for people. He treated those that worked with, and for, him, well. He devoted years to raise money for research and a cure for MD. I can't say he wasn't a good person because if he wasn't, he wouldn't have done those things. A person's private life isn't my business, and he's no longer here to speak for himself.

[@robingagan6288]

Tammy Nelson did you see the interview where he treated the interview like dirt. It's on KZbin

[@strnglhld]

Now ask what some of the lesser-known actresses he worked with think.

[@spaceengineer1452]

She should have asked him about how to treat wife and kids...

[@MrMZaccone]

Lewis is very hard to understand and the reason is most likely that he was undiagnosed bipolar. He shows all the outward signs. People expect him to be perfect. He brought great joy to millions for decades. So if he was a bit of an asshole in his private life, maybe that's just the price that had to be paid.

[@WillScarlet1991]

@Dominus Vobiscum 😁😁😁

[@robertward8130]

Dominus Vobiscum 😂

[@hippielady123]

I was a great fan, and as a teen collected money for his telethon! But when I was at a Longs drug store in Southern California, there he was sitting on boxes of soda! I couldn't talk, and was tapping my boyfriend to look up, but my boyfriend didn't look and walked away. Jerry ran away from me, and finaly I yelled that was Jerry Lewis. My boyfriend said no way, but I said listen to his voice. He told me to go say hi, but I was scared. I waited in an isle Jerry was going to pass, but another fan stopped him and asked for an autograph. Jerry said no cuz people mall me, but the store was pretty empty. When Jerry passed my isle, I said hi Jerry, HE IGNORED ME AND HID BEHIND THE CASH REGISTER COUNTER! I was devastated! I was crying and my boyfriend felt really bad so he tried pulling up to Jerry's van but I was ignored again. I'm still heartbroken and it's been over 20 yrs. He says on here he loved people, well I'm one and he wouldn't even say hi. We love our stars but we don't get love back. Without fans, stars wouldn't even exist. All I wanted was to be his fan.

[@lds251]

This is the most "real" I've ever seen him. Thanks for this.

[@joanielorentz4979]

You didn’t protect your own sons, how devastating for them, you left them all entirely out of your will.

[@veephil2776]

I always loved Jerry! But….He got caught out big time here about the story of his Grandma watching him on Tv & then receiving accolades & flowers from her neighbours?? 😮but the interviewer was baffled as she said, but your Grandma died when you were 11 years old & you were not on Tv while she was alive???😮 He then proceeded to dig himself out of a hole! & backtrack what he had said!!… this actually made me realise Jerry is a bit of a fabricator or exaggerator 😮 WOW he can really talk!!

[@johnkoumides1164]

I was hoping someone else noticed that bald faced lie.

[@stevefricker7005]

How he became famous I'll never know. He's about as amusing as a dose of the clap.

[@todaystomorrow2545]

Are you kidding - you must have never seen his earlier interviews, dick cavit. Old age, however, makes one less humorous for sure.

[@bestdisco1979]

😂😂😂 I agree. Apparently he’s not a nice person.

[@majorkade]

Talent.

[@marilynwillett804]

HOW WOULD YOU KNOW?

[@stephenobrien5909]

Dean Martin that is how.

[@kennethruiz7055]

Buddy Love

[@wendyschleicher3765]

Jerry was a serious man, a comedian, singer, actor, director, producer, His job was his job , but he knew the life style. Jerry was pure genius in his comedic roles.

[@spiritualenlightenmentsmoo308]

But why do him and Frank have to tell over and over how they got sammy out of the dressing rooms into the hotels over and over...just do whatever is right u don't have to brag about it

[@Pedro91795]

I don’t believe Frank talked about it like Jerry did about himself - I recall Sammy telling the story about Frank !

[@rockchalk9078]

The EGO is just dripping from this man

[@Stephensorrentino]

Rock Chalk Not ego.... low self esteem and fear. He was complicated.

[@roberta.lofgrenjr.9182]

@@Stephensorrentino Ego Stephen. Not low self esteem and fear. He had a bad reputation for being an ass-hole. Bing Crosby did not dislike anybody, but Jerry he could not stand.

[@Stephensorrentino]

Robert A. Lofgren Jr. Robert, that would be a Lehman’s observation. Because I knew Jerry Lewis and was a neighbor and friend, and knew his backstory, and spend time on this exact subject with him… I think that my observation is pretty clear. I also own a self-help and counseling company and Miller bit about psychology therefore I’m sticking with my prognosis… Of my friend Jerry

[@Stephensorrentino]

Still no excuse for his actions for decades

[@roberta.lofgrenjr.9182]

@@Stephensorrentino Okay Stephen, I take your word on what you say. You knew him personally as a friend and neighbor and I and many other comment folks who did not know this man but we're judging him on his attitude in this interview. Thank you for responding back sir.

[@ghostrider1155]

The ''efficiency expert'' that Mr Lewis was taking about. They removed a ''watchman'' but, the interview changed direction before he could say what paramount did. Did they give they give the watchman his job back if you know. Sorry for my ignorance if not knowing this. I love the interview, thank you for posting. x

[@rog944]

Right. Why couldn't the woman just let him finish his story?!!!

[@chairde]

He is so full of himself and the interviewer is giving him softball questions to make him seem heroic. It is amazing how the truth came out after his death. This self serving and pompous man speaks about himself in heroic terms but treated his own sons likes dogs.

[@emmylou-y4b]

He dumped his wife, the mother of his sons and gave her very little money in the divorce. One of his sons committed suicide and he disinherited the rest. His second wife and adopted daughter inherited everything. Comic genius but a horrible man.

[@bryanrickard7712]

Forgot: Has an illegitimate daughter who is a homeless person he never even tried to reach out to

[@jessicarappaport894]

People are really complicated. He might have been totally deluded in how he saw himself as a knight in shining armor for victims, but I loved his movies anyway. Like Woody Allen, he may have been a perv, but I still love his movies for the most part.

[@ItsFrankieBoy]

The gum chewing irks me to no end

[@soapbxprod]

Hard candies.

[@AB-bv6uk]

Superbad11 plus with the dentures with the gum smacking ... horrible

[@pepper13111]

He was a chain smoker, who lost teeth.

[@rayali9854]

Ah grow up will ya.leave the man alone.

[@m.reynolds9663]

@BearBonesMedia ..Then why are you watching?

[@johnjohn-ne8fw]

Sitting there waiting to explode 😂

[@BlackAbe007]

💨🤖💨...

[@georgelanders2930]

This all sounds like he was a saint but I have seen another side of him. My wife and I went to see him the South Shore Music Circus, in Cohasset Massachusetts, many, many years ago. We were expecting a great show but he walked off the stage after about 35 minutes. I heard later that someone had pissed him off and he left the audience hanging. I guess the "them" were ignore on that night and the "I" took over. We were all upset at the shortness of the show.

[@barbaracollins5605]

I am from Scituate (:

[@Spiderman7Bob7]

This is one of the most serious looking people I've ever seen for a 'comic'.

[@KatieJoMikell]

RBF!

[@violinmke]

For decades he had a serious addiction to painkillers but always was a Pill.

[@cynicsupreme]

One of the few interviews I've seen of Jerry where he expounds on his answers and opens up. Most of his interviews he rarely says more than 3 word answers. Even David Letterman. Hardly talks at all. This is a gem.

[@susanspencer9538]

This tells me he didn't cut his own kids out of his living will. His new wife must of paid a dirty judge & Lawyer to have his will burnt & rewritten to look like his money was all going to her & her daughter. Listen closely Jerry says here hes real protective of people 12:00 & people he works with 8:20 and " **"his own children"**14:09 Stated doesn't like people bullied.

[@soapbxprod]

@TheBrabon1 Only half true.

[@susanspencer9538]

@@soapbxprod And how do you know????

[@SueProv]

Just curious how he could cut out the 5 surviving sons. He was supposedly very close to his son Chris. I am astonished. He diminished many people in interviews. Just don't like him.

[@robertr8386]

Sue prov,its really difficult to judge why jerry lewis neglected his kids.he must have had valid reasons why he did this.he couldnt be that evil,if he took care of his 2nd wife and daughter.we should remember jerry as a great entertainer and great humanitarian.his personal life was his own.

[@SueProv]

@@robertr8386 I agree and also disagree. I agree he definitely had the right to do what he wanted. He did incredible work with MS and he was a wonderful entertainer with immense talent. Obviously it's not my family. I did have years of difficulty with my dad and now we have been able to connect beautifully. It's a gift for both of us. So I guess it's just hard to understand and also as you said really not my business. I wish everyone peace with it.

[@robertr8386]

@@SueProv ,i commend you on your response.all i was stating was ,the public has no clue why jerry reacted this way.one thing he wasnt,a mass murderer.its very easy to judge someone not knowing the truth.do you agree,to some extent.all these comments regarding jerry,are only speculations.

[@SueProv]

@@robertr8386 I do agree we can't know unless someone like his lawyer 2nd wife or someone like that makes a statement. Have a good weekend

[@Eve-hb]

@@robertr8386 he use to beat his sons. Not sure why you are defending such a arrogant guy just because he was a decent comedian of that era. As a person he was vile.

[@doracamarena1532]

If I could ask Jerry one question it would be.... If you could go back 50 yrs would you ?? I love you so much and I know you don't have to much time left, just life ya know ?? I cry sometimes thinking when you go, a loss that shouldn't have to be. Could you PLEASE STAY ANOTHER 50yrs ??? I will never stop loving you Mr. Jerry Lewis.

[@soapbxprod]

Dora Camarena Thanks for watching... it must be very hard for him these days, he's lost so many of his closest friends. Hardly anyone left from the Great Days of Borscht Belt comedy and the REAL Hollywood and Las Vegas...

[@jazzyl2175]

Gracia Señora , we can never return to the past, Avanti! Enjoy life Thanks for posting, the King of Comedy loves you

[@soapbxprod]

JazzyL Very SWEET to say! Jerry has given the world so many laughs! What is better in this world?

[@ronaldpanian9226]

Dora Camarena

[@pammy-bateman1327]

Dora Camarena - I feel the same way; that's how I know that I truly love him. 💗

[@hamonryeredwine1498]

Loving Docs (I watch more docs than movies) I always wondered what the whole process of interviewing was really like, I know more than 90% of shot footage is ever shown, which is really disappointing bcuz there are a lot of gems (stories) that we will never see. Thanks for showing the whole interview, I remember watching this when it was TV. I used to watch a lot A&E Bio, I don't watch them much anymore bcuz they would rather do shows on trash like the Kardashians instead of people with actual talent these days.

[@soapbxprod]

+Ham On Rye + Red Wine Well thanks SO MUCH! If you want to see it again, here's a link- we can't upload it ourselves due to contract arrangement with A&E: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4ekYmaoZpKAjK8 Luke Sacher Praeses & Soapbox Productions Inc.

[@soapbxprod]

+Ham On Rye + Red Wine AHAHA! Totally! :) Here is the finished Bio if you ever want to see it again: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4ekYmaoZpKAjK8 Luke Sacher

[@hamonryeredwine1498]

+soapbxprod thanks! I've since watched all 4 parts many times over, it's so compelling bcuz I've never heard Jerry talk about some of these subjects before. I love watching videos from these legends, Martin and Lewis, Rat Pack, the Golden era of entertainment, even though I wasn't born until 71' my favorite era is mid 50's-late eighties/early 90's, I mean movies, music, other forms of entertainment...nothing good really happened after that era, maybe I'm getting older or maybe the true Legends and Icons just aren't coming from the new generation. I never get those people who say Jerry is overrated and a hack, well if they think that but think Jim Carrey is a genius, then they're being a hypocrite bcuz Jim Carrey is basically doing/being Jerry Lewis! BTW, I am a Jim Carrey fan as much as Jerry Lewis, Robin Williams, George Carlin, Don Rickles, I could go on... Great channel, love it pls keep posting anything you have!

[@soapbxprod]

+Ham On Rye + Red Wine Thanks again, boss. :)

[@rapidrhinoplumbing-monrovi3269]

Best most honest candid interview of Jerry Lewis I've ever seen. Jerry looks like a real "road warrior" here. RIP Jerry. You could be a hardass but we loved you madly.

[@bashbrannigan]

It's a bit reverential , but this is one of the best interviews of a Lewis I've ever seen. Who's the woman? She seems very knowledgable.

[@soapbxprod]

We are the company that shot this interview. I am Luke Sacher, the videographer- Carole Langer is the DuPont-Columbia Silver Baton winning interviewer and producer/director. You can find us both on the iMDB. Thanks for tuning in and for your kind comment! Here's the 1996 bio of Jerry that we produced- Alan King narrates: Jerry Lewis... The Last American Clown

[@ronaldpanian9226]

bashbrannigan

[@bethanyanderson1745]

@@soapbxprod - pardon me but is the interviewer reflected in the mirror? By her headdress it appears she's a nun?

[@loupasternak]

@@bethanyanderson1745 very funny, but i dont think thats a real person. not sure what it is

[@bethanyanderson1745]

@loupasternak - you're correct. That "nun" never moved or blinked. Lol. Must have been a late night when I wrote that post. Chuckle. Based on the couple of minutes that I rewatched, I wonder if it's the control panel to an appliance? You know how our brains are wired to find /create faces... I actually wasn't attempting to be humorous- wouldn't dare to try on a Jerry Lewis video.

[@sandrawhitford3186]

My 15 year old knows who Jerry Lewis is, though he didn't know about his work with Dean Martin. Still, I guess it shows he's done enough lately to be noticed by the younger generation and still be a 'relevant' comedian.

[@soapbxprod]

+Sandra Whitford Thanks for tuning in- we shot this interview for our A&E Bio of Jerry- here is a link to it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4ekYmaoZpKAjK8 We have lots and lots of rare Jerry footage on our channel page if you're interested... outtakes, newsreels, promos etc. Luke Sacher Praeses & Soapbox Productions Inc.

[@ronniebishop2496]

I never had a lotta love for Jerry but I really respect him and his knowledge of this business, it’s like Pete Rose in a way, Pete will not be in the hall of fame but I like to hear him talk about baseball more than anyone I’ve ever seen. Jerry knows everything about it. I mean everything.

[@leagarner3675]

There are better heroes. Nobody's perfect but I draw the line at abuse.

[@fynnandfynner]

yeah being a serial abuser is always a good look, he was a horrid man.

[@ronniebishop2496]

@@fynnandfynner The technology of the business is the only part of him I was interested in. His personality was horrible.

[@fynnandfynner]

@@ronniebishop2496 Agreed.

[@LenHummelChannel]

Outstanding interview. Jerry bearing his soul, so to speak. he was a truly fascinating genius and very driven person.

[@michaelfleming8490]

I think you’re delusional.

[@amysands8925]

@@michaelfleming8490 genius in his own mind. Never though he was funny just annoying.

[@user-ke4kz3in9j]

He got caught in a lie in that story about his grandma. He was weaving a story about him being so wonderful to her, and it all came undone. Haha

[@karlkish3306]

He was a very moody individual even his sons said when he came home from work they never knew what kind of mood he was in.Cutting his sons out of his wiil WHY lots of problems there .What yu see in these interviews is not the real Jerry Lewis but a man who thinks very highly of himself with an ego size of Mt.Everest.Its sad but I guesse that's what fame and money does to yu .

[@martyp2021]

The more i found out about him over the years the more disgusted i was about him. Loved his movies when i was young.

[@juniorfts666]

this is a man I'd love to just hear stories from. just let him go off and tell me all he knows. he came from such a crazy, fantastic, trying, up and down era. much respect. this interview is outstanding. always wanted to see more from the rat pack documentary and now I have....thank you!

[@soapbxprod]

Thank you! I just wrote this article for EDGE NJ Magazine, based on this interview- you might enjoy it: www.edgemagonline.com/interview_jerry_lewis.htm We produced Jerry's 1996 A&E Biography, narrated by his old friend Alan King. Here's a link to the show: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4ekYmaoZpKAjK8 Luke Sacher Praeses & Soapbox Productions

[@thekinarbo]

Yes, like the stories about how he sexually abused women.

[@rosscohenderson1651]

At 14:12 Jerry agrees that he was protective of his parents and his children . He just lied through his teeth .

[@kerenicahn3820]

Jerry was a genius. He did so much for others. He was articulate and truly funny. Before You berate him , remember this, like all of us, he was a human being with all the flaws that come with being human. Ask yourself if you have accomplished as much in your own life as Jerry did. The world will never see such rare talent again. ..this one's for Grandma.

[@Czechbound]

If you think being talented at something gives you the right to rape a defenceless woman, you need to question how Grandma raised one of your parents who instilled this worldview into you.

[@inkblot131]

Yea.., and guess who was the most generous, kind, and caring Occupier of the Oval Office...

[@troytellsit493]

He was a narcissist that drove away Dean Martin, abused and cut his children out of his will, was kicked out of the charity he spearheaded for decades, was a monster to everyone he worked with, and was accused of sexual assaulting a female co-star. This isn’t simply a case of “everyone has their bad days”. Jerry Lewis was legitimately an angry, self centered, egotistical, and bitter man who caused a lot of people pain and problems. His contribution to comedy and cinema is unquestionable, but in his personal life Jerry Lewis was not a good man. I’m happy your grandma found joy in his work though. Grandma’s are the best.

[@camptube7621]

He was a sexual predator.

[@sarahholland2600]

He has the deadest eyes, no warmth & at the start he's weighing her up & assessing the heck out of her ( as a person, not for any sexual reason, it's not that kind of look). I think he's quite an unhappy man. He reminds me of 50's comedian Tony Hancock, who could be a really mean drunk.

[@terryferan9028]

No one had a higher estimation of himself than Jerry did. Maybe it was necessary.

[@soapbxprod]

He wanted to be the Sinatra of comedy- Dino had both their numbers... all he wanted was "nice and easy does it"

[@bethanyanderson1745]

@@soapbxprod - did you work with Dean Martin?

[@g3everex]

I couldn’t listen to this smug arrogant ass hole!

[@mattfoley6082]

Volume decrease at 19:40. Why?

[@rustykilt]

Epitome of the sad tortured comedian...who in real life was difficult, psychotic, threatening and self absorbed. The real sad part is he was a very talented and creative person who in his prime made millions laugh.

[@spaceengineer1452]

@Ian I think you meant to say 'He made people laugh ?!'

[@josephconsoli4128]

There's a reason they called it "Hollyweird". Show people, and all artists, typically arise from troubled, tortured, eccentric personalities. Mental disorders, desperation for validation, or desperately needing to live under a false persona. What arises from this is the greatest actors, comedians, musicians, painters, writers, etc. Most of us don't strive for that life because we don't need it. They are far from the lucky ones. We are actually the lucky ones. Money, material things, and superficial adoration die away, but inner peace stays with you to your last breath.

[@Paddymayne4738]

Suggestion. Having listened and watched to a number of interviews with Jerry. It would appear that he was taking the Mickey out of the interviewer. Talk in about his kids and how, he had 5his fantastic rapport with them. How fantastic Pattie was as a mother and wife. Honestly, it’s a bit like the nutty Professor, Dr. Jackal and Mr. Hyde. How he marvelled at her understanding about religion. Pattie did could not provide the Children with a normal Jewish childhood and upbringing, She had no understanding of either Hebrew or Yiddish. and the kids were not Jewish. They grew up with Hanukkah Bushes (Christmas Trees) in the living room, a fact with most mixed marriages in LA and there were many of them in LA and it’s still common today. The point is that Jerry seems to be taking the Mickey out of all of them. We don’t know why heft the children out of the will. Did they all follow Catholicism, as all but one was Baptised. Were all the boys Circumcised? He talks about the girls brought home to visit, We’re they Jewish? The spell check won’t allow Yiddish. A lot of critics herein,

[@williamevans9426]

I have to say that Jerry Lewis' on-screen character never appealed to me, and I've seen a few of his interviews in which he's clearly irritated by the interviewer, but I'm really enjoying this four-part exchange. At the outset I feared his irascible side was not far off but he seemed to settle to the questioner's approach and her topics.

[@kevinbrock8993]

He seems like he was such a kind man.

[@PBXVIILY]

He was, I saw him in person. I know people who worked with him and he was a very real person. In this interview he’s at his dressing room for Damn Yankees. He was 70 the cast loved him. My friend was in Damn Yankees.

[@jazzyl2175]

Love Al Jolson,, build the room( know your first laugh and build to your last laugh), sammy Davis(timing). Great Heart! Amore VITA!

[@soapbxprod]

JazzyL Thank you JazzyL! Jerry... the best ever! Please look on our uploads page, lots of great Jerry clips there...

[@ronaldpanian9226]

JazzyL

[@tonycostanzo4276]

i feel sorry for him and his kids ,its so sad when son and farther don't love each other ,its horrible

[@Scottyrock1000]

I don't think that Jerry was anything other than what he should have been. Life turns us into what we become, but jerry was a good person with boundaries. Just be thankful that your life isn't recorded and scrutinized as you live it. Don't be the tip of the judgement stick.

[@ronaldmayle1823]

If you don't want your life recorded and scrutinized then stay out of show business. He made millions being in the public eye.

[@conniecharley7086]

In person Jerry Lewis is a swell guy.His act did not show that of him.He really cares for the helpless and underdog as we say.Jerry can be and was something down inside of him in real life.

[@shaunigothictv1003]

Jerry Lewis certainly did alot to help young disabled children. I respect him for that. However, there were many occasions when Jerry was mean and nasty to people Jerry saw it as joking around - he even said so - but many people interpreted his jokes as extremely mean and nasty and they voiced their concerns to him. I dont think Jerry realised that not everyone appreciated his crude style of jokes or crude off screen humour. His off screen humour was very different from his on screen humour. The ON SCREEN Jerry was the child friendly Jerry that we saw. But the OFF SCREEN Jerry was the adult content Jerry that only people like me who have worked in the industry saw firsthand. People need to learn to distinguish between the ON SCREEN Jerry and the OFF SCREEN Jerry - as they were not the same person. I met him several times in the late 1980's. He told us that he was just joking around with us. (The crew) Its just that other members of the crew did not always get the crude jokes - particularly his more "adult content" jokes. That was the OFF SCREEN Jerry that i worked with in the late 1980's. He was a great comic ON SCREEN - but OFF SCREEN some of his more sexually explicit jokes with the crew were shocking to us. Like i said, most people only saw the ON SCREEN Jerry who was child friendly. But i worked with the OFF SCREEN adult content Jerry that had a completely different style of humour from the ON SCREEN Jerry. It was very adult content in terms of the nature of the jokes. Our job as the crew is to shoot the scene after the background sets have been built and the wadrobe and make up artists have done their work and the lighting crew set up. It was inbetween shooting scenes that i met the REAL Jerry - and trust me - his style of humour was completely different to his child friendly movies.

[@patrickdoherty3758]

Makes a lot of sense your comment Ive been wondering what he was like when the cameras weren't rolling cheers mate 👍👍

[@shaunigothictv1003]

@@patrickdoherty3758 No problem pal. I worked with him closely between 1988 to 1989 - everything I say is backed up by ALL the members of my crew firsthand. Peace buddy.

[@patrickdoherty3758]

@@shaunigothictv1003 I believe you mate 💯 it suits jerry to ground that his humor was more adult, like he wasn't know to be that warm playful type, good memories I hope buddy 👍👍 from the uk

[@shaunigothictv1003]

@@patrickdoherty3758 Back at ya from minnesota✌️

[@marilynwillett804]

your comments are repetitive.

[@maggiefoster682]

Today March 16th 2015 has arrived and I want to convey to JERRY LEWIS A TRULY HAPPY 89TH BIRTHDAY AND MANY MANY MORE AND TO SAY JERRY THANKYOU FOR BEING YOU , YOU ARE THE ICING ON THE CAKE HAVE A *BRILLIANT DAY LOTS OF LOVE ALWAYSXXXX

[@soapbxprod]

Thanks for remembering, Maggie! If you are on Facebook, please feel free to send a friend request- I can steer you to a number of Jerry Lewis fellow fans like us! Best Wishes, Luke Sacher Praeses & Soapbox Productions

[@bilalahmed2123]

RIP

[@joemiller95]

I have never liked this guy, and I think he had a scrambled mind, but his story about how he got black performers to be able to eat in the restaurant and move through the hotel was touching, even though my fundamental dislike of him and distrust of him makes it hard for me to believe him, he's just that disturbed.

[@Delphisteve]

So, did Jerry ever tell us all why he did the telethon ?? NO.. Because he lined his pockets ??