Jerry Lewis dead at 91 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Penny Lane · 08-20-2017, 03:59 PM

I don't know if this has been posted yet but I just saw this a few minutes ago May he rest in peace.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/new...-was-91-721408

AB · 08-20-2017, 04:07 PM

Rest in peace.

Bonniegirl · 08-20-2017, 04:28 PM

I loved Jerry Lewis! It's sad news, even as old as he was still sad!

He will be very missed. I loved his silly movies as a kid, and seeing them now , he still makes me laugh!

Not only a funny man, but a dear, sweet genuine man as well donating much of his time and positive energy into the telethons and good causes!

RIP Mr. Lewis ! He is in heaven now joining up with his old time Sidekick Dean Martin!

Along with the other men of that era. Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Joey Bishop , Milton Berle and the rest of the great entertainers from his day!

Torgo · 08-20-2017, 05:15 PM

RIP

He was one of the funniest actors around, especially in his solo work. And he was in innovator behind the camera.

Not to mention he turned in one of my favorite non-comedic performances in the Martin Scorsese film The King Of Comedy where he played against Robert DeNiro.

Edison · 08-20-2017, 05:58 PM

Definitely out of this world in the most wonderful way - an astronomical amount of laughter, and money to help kids. What a visit it was.

Torgo · 08-20-2017, 06:57 PM

And I can't recommend enough, Jerry's book: Dean And Me: A Love Story

Torgo · 08-20-2017, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Bonniegirl

I loved Jerry Lewis! It's sad news, even as old as he was still sad!

He will be very missed. I loved his silly movies as a kid, and seeing them now , he still makes me laugh!

Not only a funny man, but a dear, sweet genuine man as well donating much of his time and positive energy into the telethons and good causes!

RIP Mr. Lewis ! He is in heaven now joining up with his old time Sidekick Dean Martin!

Along with the other men of that era. Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Joey Bishop , Milton Berle and the rest of the great entertainers from his day!

Years before Jerry started doing the MDA telethon, he would end his and Dean's hosting of the Colgate Comedy Hour by promoting awareness of MDA. So it was something he was close to for most of his adult life.

Bonniegirl · 08-20-2017, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Torgo

Years before Jerry started doing the MDA telethon, he would end his and Dean's hosting of the Colgate Comedy Hour by promoting awareness of MDA. So it was something he was close to for most of his adult life.

Wow. He really was a very nice , good man!!!

Bonniegirl · 08-20-2017, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Torgo

And I can't recommend enough, Jerry's book: Dean And Me: A Love Story

I was thinking about this book !!

I've been meaning to order it for some time now!! I'm gonna go look for it on Amazon !

!Being I'm a big Dean Martin fan too!!

Torgo · 08-20-2017, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Bonniegirl

I was thinking about this book !!

I've been meaning to order it for some time now!! I'm gonna go look for it on Amazon !

!Being I'm a big Dean Martin fan too!!

Yeah, I finally got Mrs T reading it. I'm thinking about reading it again.

Torgo · 08-20-2017, 07:22 PM

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Retro4Life · 08-20-2017, 07:29 PM

I hate to admit this, but I don't think I've ever seen a full Jerry Lewis movie. Not because I don't like him; for one, he honestly didn't make a ton of films and secondly, for whatever reason, they didn't play much in reruns in my area.

I associate him almost totally with the MDA telethon, and have great memories of trying to stay up all night to watch it (made it once). Despite his critics, I think he was motivated by compassion and kindness in trying to eliminate that terrible disease. Yeah, it got schmaltzy, but so what? He brought in the money, and to those who say "all those years and no cure?" I'd say that there were definitely great advances in the treatment of MDA and in the services to those afflicted with it. He did all he could and it is an absolute shame that he was removed as the spokesperson.

RIP Jerry. Thanks for caring about the kids (and the adults) afflicted with MDA.

Torgo · 08-20-2017, 07:50 PM

As a kid one of my most watched of his movies was Family Jewels, where he played 7 parts. The little girl has to choose which one of her 6 uncles she wants to adopt her (seen below, the absent minded photographer uncle). The other part Jerry plays is the family chauffeur that takes her to visit the uncles.

Torgo · 08-20-2017, 08:03 PM

Growing up, it was Abbott & Costello, and Jerry Lewis movies that I was raised on (as far as comedies went). Except Family Jewels, back then I preferred his movies with Dean Martin, though as an adult I lean more toward his solo work where went away from his 'man child' roles. His comedy became more sophisticated (for lack of a better word), I also grew to appreciate his talent as a writer and director. Probably now my favorite film of his is The Ladies Man. (My avatar is from that movie) The film besides being funny to watch, is also one of the more visually appealing films. Mainly the set of the boarding house, I think it was one of the largest sets built for a film, and it's amazing to behold on film

Retro4Life · 08-20-2017, 08:04 PM

It also occurs to me that with Lewis' death, we may be at the point where there are no survivors from one of my all time favorite films, "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World".

Granted, he had just a cameo, but still, he played a neat little role in it.

08-20-2017, 03:59 PM	#1
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08-20-2017, 05:58 PM	#5
Edison Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 01, 2006 Posts: 2,430	Definitely out of this world in the most wonderful way - an astronomical amount of laughter, and money to help kids. What a visit it was. Attached Images

08-20-2017, 06:57 PM	#6
Torgo Omaha & Fritz Forum Star Join Date: Mar 06, 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 19,036	And I can't recommend enough, Jerry's book: Dean And Me: A Love Story Attached Images

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Torgo Omaha & Fritz Forum Star Join Date: Mar 06, 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 19,036	. Attached Images

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AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,428	Rest in peace.

08-20-2017, 04:28 PM	#3
Bonniegirl AKA Hazel Horvath Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 10, 2014 Posts: 65,806	I loved Jerry Lewis! It's sad news, even as old as he was still sad! He will be very missed. I loved his silly movies as a kid, and seeing them now , he still makes me laugh! Not only a funny man, but a dear, sweet genuine man as well donating much of his time and positive energy into the telethons and good causes! RIP Mr. Lewis ! He is in heaven now joining up with his old time Sidekick Dean Martin! Along with the other men of that era. Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Joey Bishop , Milton Berle and the rest of the great entertainers from his day!

08-20-2017, 07:29 PM	#12
Retro4Life Accept No Substitutes Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 04, 2009 Location: IL Posts: 6,708	I hate to admit this, but I don't think I've ever seen a full Jerry Lewis movie. Not because I don't like him; for one, he honestly didn't make a ton of films and secondly, for whatever reason, they didn't play much in reruns in my area. I associate him almost totally with the MDA telethon, and have great memories of trying to stay up all night to watch it (made it once). Despite his critics, I think he was motivated by compassion and kindness in trying to eliminate that terrible disease. Yeah, it got schmaltzy, but so what? He brought in the money, and to those who say "all those years and no cure?" I'd say that there were definitely great advances in the treatment of MDA and in the services to those afflicted with it. He did all he could and it is an absolute shame that he was removed as the spokesperson. RIP Jerry. Thanks for caring about the kids (and the adults) afflicted with MDA.
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08-20-2017, 07:50 PM	#13
Torgo Omaha & Fritz Forum Star Join Date: Mar 06, 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 19,036	As a kid one of my most watched of his movies was Family Jewels, where he played 7 parts. The little girl has to choose which one of her 6 uncles she wants to adopt her (seen below, the absent minded photographer uncle). The other part Jerry plays is the family chauffeur that takes her to visit the uncles. Attached Images

08-20-2017, 08:03 PM	#14
Torgo Omaha & Fritz Forum Star Join Date: Mar 06, 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 19,036	Growing up, it was Abbott & Costello, and Jerry Lewis movies that I was raised on (as far as comedies went). Except Family Jewels, back then I preferred his movies with Dean Martin, though as an adult I lean more toward his solo work where went away from his 'man child' roles. His comedy became more sophisticated (for lack of a better word), I also grew to appreciate his talent as a writer and director. Probably now my favorite film of his is The Ladies Man. (My avatar is from that movie) The film besides being funny to watch, is also one of the more visually appealing films. Mainly the set of the boarding house, I think it was one of the largest sets built for a film, and it's amazing to behold on film Attached Images

08-20-2017, 08:04 PM	#15
Retro4Life Accept No Substitutes Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 04, 2009 Location: IL Posts: 6,708	It also occurs to me that with Lewis' death, we may be at the point where there are no survivors from one of my all time favorite films, "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World". Granted, he had just a cameo, but still, he played a neat little role in it.