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.

@williamcbrown7813

8 ай бұрын

Sadly it's only got worse

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.

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...

@JohnSmith-kz8yo

4 жыл бұрын

That's nice...it's sad when you find out a celebrity you like is a tightwad..

@giorgiorosa4402

3 жыл бұрын

So lucky!

@irenedevilliers1674

3 жыл бұрын

@daniel laurence the correct spelling is "jealous.

@KatiesArabVision

Жыл бұрын

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.

Larry was the best interviewer....asked all the right questions and let people speak.

I think exceptional people are complex. I think Jerry Lewis was that. Not always liked. Sometimes adored. Always honest.

@victorkong82

4 жыл бұрын

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 ♥️

I really appreciate the talk about Dean. Martin and Lewis's ability to physically interact and act as one entity, was so good.

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

Larry was the best---he never made it about himself and always knew that people want to hear the guest talk, not the interviewer.

Great interview. I especially liked his explanation as to why his partnership with Dean Martin worked.

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 !

thank you for this video people should remember him this way instead of as a difficult man.

@mikeericks3112

5 жыл бұрын

Amy Hill yes most without a doubt the way he really was , not the entertainer the real Jerry Lewis

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.

@mikeericks3112

5 жыл бұрын

Rob Kates that’s true

Jerry Lewis was a real person as contrasted with the slick shrink-wrapped phonies that populate the entertainment industry today. I never get tired of watching interviews with him.

"You will then be incapable of explaining it to YOUR children." Truer words were never said. RIP imperfect genius.

He stole the show in a 10 second appearance in mad mad world ..The Greatest of all time

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

@mikeericks3112

5 жыл бұрын

Albert Bareno me too it broke my heart .

@donnalynch1484

3 жыл бұрын

mineto

August 2017 we lost a great comedian, Jerry Lewis. He was amazing and we loved him well. RIP, friend.

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.

I've always thought I could listen to Jerry all day long.

@marym5037

5 жыл бұрын

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!

@pamelahawley4844

3 жыл бұрын

@@marym5037 He is so smart, wise, caring, straightforward. Always so purely him and it is inspiring.

The part of he and Dean I found fascinating...he hit the nail on the head with the reason for their success.

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

Mr. Lewis looked great for 71. he was and is my hero

Great interview! I really love Jerry's honesty in all the interviews I've watched of him. He was very well spoken and very intelligent. Also when he was talking about possibly missing his daughter's graduation, well he'd live 20 more years after this interview so he didn't miss it after all.

Oh, Jerry, he's my favorite. Jerry really was quite a word smith.

@donnalynch1484

3 жыл бұрын

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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.

@joepinheiro1809

5 жыл бұрын

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@CedroneTravels

4 жыл бұрын

Tony From Coney ya he did a good job with his career--his family--not so much

@krisharrigan9614

3 жыл бұрын

God Is good and forgiving. Rest in Peace. Love you a global icon.

I remember this interview... absolutely terrific, and Jerry was at the top of his game.

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

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

His son is Gary Lewis of Gary Lewis and the playboys and had the huge hit This Diamond Ring.

He's really very self aware and articulate. He has a great understanding of show business

@essessessesq

4 жыл бұрын

yes. at this point, age 71, he had been on stage for 66 years...and he''d been a superstar for 50 years!

@EdWeibe

2 жыл бұрын

revisiting the clip. such gold. God Bless Jerry for being able to do this.

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

@nancycar728

6 жыл бұрын

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@lindashelley3635

6 жыл бұрын

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.

@bunnyhop3211

5 жыл бұрын

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.

@bunnyhop3211

5 жыл бұрын

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.

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.

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.

@flowerbedmusic2674

5 жыл бұрын

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 KZread 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.

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!

A phenomenal interview of Larry and Jerry...it definitely gets me thinking.

I love that he gushed about how much he enjoyed doing Damn Yankees. I just watched it tonight here on a post or KZread 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 saw Damn Yankees on Broadway in 1995.

@hardlines4

3 жыл бұрын

Me as well, it was great

A Living Legend ! Jerry Has lasted , Not only Talent - Genius !

@genebkelly5762

6 жыл бұрын

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

@elvicare35

6 жыл бұрын

"Well actually",I've always loved to imitate him, so did Elvis once in a while....actually!!!!!

I’ve always been fascinated with Jerry Lewis . He was pompous for sure but wow what an entertaining person 👍

Excellent!

Saw this in Orange County...great!

Thanks, Mr. Lewis, you will be missed.

"I am the role model for joy and excitement" I know you are mine. Thank you Mr. Lewis for everything.

Pure gold a great performer and humanitarian! Sorely missed. The telethon was awesome.

Thank you for uploading this treasure

I miss his telethon

I really enjoyed this interview

Jerry Lewis was a genius that waltzed into the world's heart with humor!

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!

Fantastic performance by both guys!

A complete successful star who never quit until he passed God what stamina.

A marvellous entertainer, a super person to interview with a way with words

its sad hes gone but we will always have him in film and tv god bless you jerry lewis.

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”.

@givethechanceakid

4 жыл бұрын

Who the Hell's In It, is the name of the book.

@christinelynch7685

2 жыл бұрын

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.

Forever Jerry forever

"We have a cure around the corner and will see in my lifetime". Never saw it in his lifetime. Sad.

@GooglFascists

6 жыл бұрын

Ohhh yes! Dr. Joel Wallach found that MD is caused by a vitamin deficiency and when the proper vitamins are supplied, the person with MD is cured. When he gave the proof to Jerry, he went right to the MDA with the evidence and the MDA FIRED HIM! A cure would mean an end to all the cash the MDA gets from donations.

@dogpetdog

6 жыл бұрын

Wow, seriously?

no matter what you think about this guy he is good

He was a one of a kind soul who was a genuine as he was funny. We have something to learn from him.

he's a good interview if it's a host he likes!! he can be pleasant.

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.

Jerry Lewis was smarter than most folks really knew

@roman14032

5 жыл бұрын

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

@rosamariann

3 жыл бұрын

J.E.H ..I heard him say at age 25 his IQ was 189.

@pamelahawley4844

3 жыл бұрын

@@roman14032 That is a great comment.. thank you... he is such an amazing man.

Jerry was so incredibly sweet! What a wonderful, talented, kind, gracious man! Unfortunately also misunderstood by some people :(

Thank you Jerry!

RIP Jerry-----Her he comes, Dean

Love how he talks about his daughter, children. True love.

Legend xx 🌹

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.

@Jmcsj02

7 жыл бұрын

dakotahstr did you just say that Jerry Lewis is NOT full of himself?! Wow what a bad observationalist YOU are.

@edisone1

7 жыл бұрын

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.

@zuzu178

7 жыл бұрын

I agree Max! Well said.

@johnlewis9158

6 жыл бұрын

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

@thomastimlin1724

6 жыл бұрын

Jerry could make a toothache funny.

love every facet of this man.. talented, attractive , intelligent, Jewish funy man who was his own man throughout his life .....a good man ....

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!!

So intelligent and well spoken

I love his voice

Jerry Lewis the true king of comedy

Jerry was and is a legend, always makes me laugh always watching his movies brilliant 🙏

A time when we had GOOD entertainers!!

jerry aged a lot in the 1990s and 2000s !!!

He was soooo complicated. I think a very unhappy person. And he didn’t know how to get help. But boy was he talented

He was very intelligent

Great interview, Jerry lived with a lot of pain during his life

He's great,and so wonderful

We love you Jerry !!!

@ghettoblaster4life1

6 жыл бұрын

Russell DeJulio Hate to be the one that tells you this but he died yesterday, sorry bud.

Loved this man then and now! Such an intelligent man.

Brilliant.

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.

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.

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 !

I cannot understand why anyone should dislike this man. He is so refreshingly honest about how he feels. No hypocrisy.

@UCKABAH

6 жыл бұрын

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.

@BOBBIE041957

6 жыл бұрын

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.

@jaytest1844

6 жыл бұрын

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.

@jaytest1844

6 жыл бұрын

?MAYBE, just MAYBE he was a shitty stinking AssHole

@jaytest1844

6 жыл бұрын

@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

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I always liked Dean Marin over sinatra as a Singer & an Actor, Dean had more Class in those fields, May he RIPt

@blessedk77

6 жыл бұрын

Bigus Dikus No, Dean sings like Dean. More on par with Bing Crosby, a singer's singer. Definitely more gifted than Sinatra.

@candidoj

5 жыл бұрын

Yes !

@johnmahoney3566

2 жыл бұрын

Sinatra is galaxies better than Martin and Crosby. Much more pitch perfect with better volume. Elvis at his best, compares with Frank.

How different to the hollywood crowd of today.

Is it possible to activate the Italian translation please? Thanks so much

@givethechanceakid

3 жыл бұрын

I think it is turned on now. Give it a try.

@jerrylewisthekid5479

3 жыл бұрын

@@givethechanceakid Does not work :(

Talks about Dean Martin at 10:04.

Jerry the Legend

RIP Jerry Lewis comedic genius.

This is why Larry King gets paid so much... he earns it.

"I'm gonna make you forget George Burns..."

Too bad they never made a Professor Kelp/Buddy Love Ken doll