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Pavan · 06-20-2003, 03:53 PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

EMMANUEL LEWIS: THE E! TRUE HOLLYWOOD STORY
PREMIERES ON SUNDAY, JUNE 22 AT 9:00 PM ET/PT

Emmanuel Lewis -- "People Thought I Was The Doll Come To Life. So I Would Have Different People Just Treating Me Very Strangely As Far As I Was Concerned Because They Wanted To Just Touch Me To See If I Was Real."

Los Angeles, June 18, 2003 - In the `80s, child star Emmanuel Lewis charmed America as TV’s cuddly orphan “Webster.” The sitcom turned the pint-sized actor into a television giant. Lewis performed for a U.S. President, danced with Sammy Davis Jr. and his best friend just happened to be the “King of Pop.” Behind the scenes, however, life on the sitcom set with Lewis’ co-stars was not as harmonious. In 1989, Lewis said farewell to his hit television series and goodbye to Hollywood. Lewis recognized his small stature prevented him from playing more adult roles and he spent most of the next decade out of the public spotlight, trying to decide whether his future included television. In this one-hour episode, Lewis sits down to expose his unique tale as an adored child to an obscure adult and express his eagerness for a comeback. Interviews for this episode include Emmanuel Lewis, along with his friends, family, and Webster producer Stu Silver. Emmanuel Lewis: The E! True Hollywood Story premieres Sunday, June 22 at 9:00 PM ET/PT.

Brett Ferino · 06-21-2003, 08:10 PM

WoW! Pavan. They got a Emmanuel Lewis one coming up. Looks like it's Nell Carter now Emmanuel Lewis. Any other new sitcom THS's coming up soon?

garycolemanfan · 06-22-2003, 08:19 AM

i got an idea for Emmanuel Lewis is coming on tonight.

allen · 06-26-2003, 03:57 AM

It was a great special. I'm more into what actors do in their professional than personal lives, so I watched mostly for what they mentioned with his sitcom. I had no idea that it was originally supposed to be an ensemble show, and they later revolved it around Lewis. I felt bad for Alex Karras and Susan Clark at first, as they were promised to be part of an ensemble cast, but they stuck around, so I guess they weren't too upset.

hawaii five-o · 06-29-2003, 04:57 PM

I watched this morning. Emmanuel Lewis seems to be a great guy with a level head on his shoulders.

06-20-2003, 03:53 PM	#1
Pavan SO News/Reviews Director Administrator Forum Superstar Join Date: Feb 17, 2000 Location: Linden, NJ (Where Hal Linden got his last name from!) Posts: 26,815	Emmanuel Lewis: E! True Hollywood Story (June 22, 2003) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE EMMANUEL LEWIS: THE E! TRUE HOLLYWOOD STORY PREMIERES ON SUNDAY, JUNE 22 AT 9:00 PM ET/PT Emmanuel Lewis -- "People Thought I Was The Doll Come To Life. So I Would Have Different People Just Treating Me Very Strangely As Far As I Was Concerned Because They Wanted To Just Touch Me To See If I Was Real." Los Angeles, June 18, 2003 - In the `80s, child star Emmanuel Lewis charmed America as TV’s cuddly orphan “Webster.” The sitcom turned the pint-sized actor into a television giant. Lewis performed for a U.S. President, danced with Sammy Davis Jr. and his best friend just happened to be the “King of Pop.” Behind the scenes, however, life on the sitcom set with Lewis’ co-stars was not as harmonious. In 1989, Lewis said farewell to his hit television series and goodbye to Hollywood. Lewis recognized his small stature prevented him from playing more adult roles and he spent most of the next decade out of the public spotlight, trying to decide whether his future included television. In this one-hour episode, Lewis sits down to expose his unique tale as an adored child to an obscure adult and express his eagerness for a comeback. Interviews for this episode include Emmanuel Lewis, along with his friends, family, and Webster producer Stu Silver. Emmanuel Lewis: The E! True Hollywood Story premieres Sunday, June 22 at 9:00 PM ET/PT.
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06-26-2003, 03:57 AM	#4
allen Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 03, 2001 Posts: 134	It was a great special. I'm more into what actors do in their professional than personal lives, so I watched mostly for what they mentioned with his sitcom. I had no idea that it was originally supposed to be an ensemble show, and they later revolved it around Lewis. I felt bad for Alex Karras and Susan Clark at first, as they were promised to be part of an ensemble cast, but they stuck around, so I guess they weren't too upset.
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06-21-2003, 08:10 PM	#2
Brett Ferino Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 18, 2000 Location: PA Posts: 3,782	WoW! Pavan. They got a Emmanuel Lewis one coming up. Looks like it's Nell Carter now Emmanuel Lewis. Any other new sitcom THS's coming up soon?

06-22-2003, 08:19 AM	#3
garycolemanfan Banned Banned!! Occasional Poster Join Date: Jun 07, 2003 Location: High Point, NC Posts: 6	i got an idea for Emmanuel Lewis is coming on tonight.

06-29-2003, 04:57 PM	#5
hawaii five-o Book 'Em, Dano Senior Member Join Date: Jun 27, 2003 Location: At home, eating cereal straight out of the box Posts: 1,406	I watched this morning. Emmanuel Lewis seems to be a great guy with a level head on his shoulders.