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Brian Damage · 09-03-2007, 03:08 PM

Did I just hear Jerry Lewis call one of his stagehands an illiterate ****** on live tv?

Janice · 09-03-2007, 03:19 PM

I'm not watching, but it will sure make the video rounds on the web. How did it happen?

Brian Damage · 09-03-2007, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Janice

I'm not watching, but it will sure make the video rounds on the web. How did it happen?

They came back from a commercial break and he started joking around with some of his stage hands and he blurted something out. He was saying it as a joke, but there was an awkward silence from the studio audience.

Chelsea · 09-03-2007, 04:32 PM

I've caught bits and pieces - missed THAT part though. From what I've seen, something seems "wrong" with Jerry. I've heard what sounds like a mild problem in his speech, and some of his movements have seemed a bit jerkier than usual (And by that I don't mean "like a jerk", I'm referring to the motion). Not to mention he seems to be drifting between happy and grouchy at the drop of a hat. And with his long history of health problems and the fact that he's getting up there in age...

Ireneparalegal · 09-03-2007, 11:52 PM

I seen abt ten minutes of it. When I was younger I loved to watch it. I even contributed to the cause several times.

The other day on Entertainment Tonight he called Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton and Britney Spears a name, but I can't recall what it was. It might be on Youtube or on the ET website. I was

when I seen that segment.

Mikado · 09-04-2007, 12:03 AM

The local Buffalo station thats carried it start to finish since i was a little kid decided to only show about 6 hours of the end...the local guys were complaining how slow donations were...well, no wonder, people tuning in last night probably figured it wouldnt be on at all, and watched other things....As for Jerry, he seemed to be suffering from exhaustion....notice he sat behind a desk , rahter than standing up on the stage. I forget what the disease he has is called but, Jerry is a very sick man, the combination of exhaustion, sickness, his medication and age, has no doubt taken its toll on him, sadly. But, lets look at the good hes doing!

Scoobiedoo30 · 09-04-2007, 01:01 AM

I watched it from 12:05 am until 2:05 am on WNOL CW 38

Brian Damage · 09-04-2007, 08:50 AM

Here's video of the incident. Decide for yourselves...

http://www.breitbart.tv/?p=5194

Chelsea · 09-04-2007, 09:35 AM

I think he was just kidding around, though he seemed to momentarily forget he was on *live* television in 2007

Janice · 09-04-2007, 03:11 PM

I think he probably forget the cameras were rolling. Just goes to show you how some people talk when they think it's private. Jerry's probably getting too old for this weekend long standup act. With many elderly people, the filters in their brains don't work as well anymore, and they say whatever comes to mind. Jerry's done so much good, for so many years. I can't get mad at him.

theshark8777 · 09-04-2007, 05:05 PM

NEW YORK - Jerry Lewis dropped an anti-gay slur — the same one that got Isaiah Washington of "Grey's Anatomy" in trouble — during the 18th hour of his annual Labor Day telethon.

He apologized Tuesday for a "bad choice of words."

The 81-year-old showman — prowling about the stage during the live telecast Monday in Las Vegas — was goofing around and dodging his cameraman, then went into a ramble about imaginary family members.

"Oh, your family has come to see you," he said, speaking to the camera and gesturing toward thin air.

"You remember Bart, your older son," he said, and motioning toward another unseen character, "Jesse, the illiterate f-----.

"No," Lewis said, quickly stopping himself before continuing.

Monday's monologue prompted a critical statement Tuesday from the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation.

Neil Giuliano, GLAAD president, called Lewis' use of the term "simply unacceptable."

"It also feeds a climate of hatred and intolerance that contributes to putting our community in harm's way," Giuliano said.

In a statement Tuesday, Lewis said he was making "a joking comment to a member of my production team."

"I apologize to anyone who was offended," he went on. "Everyone who knows me understands that I hold no prejudices in this regard. In the family atmosphere of the telethon, I forget that not everyone knows me that well.

"That something like this would distract from the true purpose of the telethon pains me deeply. ... I accept responsibility for what I said. There are no excuses," he said.

Lewis' telethon, in its 42nd year, set a new record by raising $63.7 million to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association, topping last year's event by $3 million.

catlover79 · 09-04-2007, 06:14 PM

Oh, brother - here we go AGAIN!!

Ireneparalegal · 09-04-2007, 06:23 PM

Oh man, wait til Isaiah Washington gets a hold of this news.

friendcarr · 09-04-2007, 09:52 PM

i thought this was something in kansas only

cuz it said topeka on it....

where was it hosted?

catlover79 · 09-04-2007, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Oh man, wait til Isaiah Washington gets a hold of this news.

We'll never hear the end of this!!

09-03-2007, 03:08 PM	#1
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09-03-2007, 04:32 PM	#4
Chelsea Semi-retired Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Washington Posts: 5,727	I've caught bits and pieces - missed THAT part though. From what I've seen, something seems "wrong" with Jerry. I've heard what sounds like a mild problem in his speech, and some of his movements have seemed a bit jerkier than usual (And by that I don't mean "like a jerk", I'm referring to the motion). Not to mention he seems to be drifting between happy and grouchy at the drop of a hat. And with his long history of health problems and the fact that he's getting up there in age...
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09-03-2007, 11:52 PM	#5
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	I seen abt ten minutes of it. When I was younger I loved to watch it. I even contributed to the cause several times. The other day on Entertainment Tonight he called Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton and Britney Spears a name, but I can't recall what it was. It might be on Youtube or on the ET website. I was when I seen that segment.
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09-04-2007, 01:01 AM	#7
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09-04-2007, 05:05 PM	#11
theshark8777 Hats for Bats Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 23, 2001 Location: northeast Ohio. Posts: 5,315	Lewis drops an anti-gay slur on telethon NEW YORK - Jerry Lewis dropped an anti-gay slur — the same one that got Isaiah Washington of "Grey's Anatomy" in trouble — during the 18th hour of his annual Labor Day telethon. He apologized Tuesday for a "bad choice of words." The 81-year-old showman — prowling about the stage during the live telecast Monday in Las Vegas — was goofing around and dodging his cameraman, then went into a ramble about imaginary family members. "Oh, your family has come to see you," he said, speaking to the camera and gesturing toward thin air. "You remember Bart, your older son," he said, and motioning toward another unseen character, "Jesse, the illiterate f-----. "No," Lewis said, quickly stopping himself before continuing. Monday's monologue prompted a critical statement Tuesday from the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation. Neil Giuliano, GLAAD president, called Lewis' use of the term "simply unacceptable." "It also feeds a climate of hatred and intolerance that contributes to putting our community in harm's way," Giuliano said. In a statement Tuesday, Lewis said he was making "a joking comment to a member of my production team." "I apologize to anyone who was offended," he went on. "Everyone who knows me understands that I hold no prejudices in this regard. In the family atmosphere of the telethon, I forget that not everyone knows me that well. "That something like this would distract from the true purpose of the telethon pains me deeply. ... I accept responsibility for what I said. There are no excuses," he said. Lewis' telethon, in its 42nd year, set a new record by raising $63.7 million to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association, topping last year's event by $3 million.
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09-03-2007, 03:19 PM	#2
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I'm not watching, but it will sure make the video rounds on the web. How did it happen?

09-04-2007, 12:03 AM	#6
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,892	The local Buffalo station thats carried it start to finish since i was a little kid decided to only show about 6 hours of the end...the local guys were complaining how slow donations were...well, no wonder, people tuning in last night probably figured it wouldnt be on at all, and watched other things....As for Jerry, he seemed to be suffering from exhaustion....notice he sat behind a desk , rahter than standing up on the stage. I forget what the disease he has is called but, Jerry is a very sick man, the combination of exhaustion, sickness, his medication and age, has no doubt taken its toll on him, sadly. But, lets look at the good hes doing!

09-04-2007, 08:50 AM	#8
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Here's video of the incident. Decide for yourselves... http://www.breitbart.tv/?p=5194

09-04-2007, 09:35 AM	#9
Chelsea Semi-retired Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Washington Posts: 5,727	I think he was just kidding around, though he seemed to momentarily forget he was on live television in 2007

09-04-2007, 03:11 PM	#10
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I think he probably forget the cameras were rolling. Just goes to show you how some people talk when they think it's private. Jerry's probably getting too old for this weekend long standup act. With many elderly people, the filters in their brains don't work as well anymore, and they say whatever comes to mind. Jerry's done so much good, for so many years. I can't get mad at him.

09-04-2007, 06:14 PM	#12
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	Oh, brother - here we go AGAIN!!
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09-04-2007, 06:23 PM	#13
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	Oh man, wait til Isaiah Washington gets a hold of this news.

09-04-2007, 09:52 PM	#14
friendcarr Dallas Cowboys 6-1 Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 04, 2007 Location: kansas Posts: 382	i thought this was something in kansas only cuz it said topeka on it.... where was it hosted?