Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis (TV 2011)

With Jerry Lewis (1926- )as executive producer, this is in essence an autobiography. It follows his career chronologically from the 10-year partnership with Dean Martin to Lewis's career as... See full summary »

Director:

Gregg Barson

Stars:

Michael Andrew, Alec Baldwin, Richard Belzer

Cast

Credited cast:
Michael Andrew	...	Himself
Alec Baldwin	...	Himself
Richard Belzer	...	Himself
Carol Burnett	...	Herself
Chevy Chase	...	Himself
Billy Crystal	...	Himself
Woody Harrelson	...	Himself
Lawrence Inglee	...	Himself
John Landis	...	Himself
Jerry Lewis	...	Himself
Richard Lewis	...	Himself
Nigel Lythgoe	...	Himself
Deana Martin	...	Herself
Eddie Murphy	...	Himself
Lee Musiker	...	Himself

Storyline

With Jerry Lewis (1926- )as executive producer, this is in essence an autobiography. It follows his career chronologically from the 10-year partnership with Dean Martin to Lewis's career as writer, producer, director, and actor in a series of Paramount pictures. The chronology is told through archival clips, comments by family members and Hollywood friends, comments from Lewis himself, and clips of him in a contemporary nightclub appearance. Lewis vows to live longer than George Burns.

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Genres:

Documentary

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 December 2011 (USA)

Also Known As:

Jerry Lewis se hace el loco

Filming Locations:

Biloxi, Mississippi, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Mansfield Avenue Productions LLC, Starz Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

115 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD

User Reviews

Wonderful, just wonderful

Yes I am a Jerry Lewis fan - I grew up in the Borscht Belt and remember him from the days he performed at the Browns Hotel. I was a volunteer for his Labor Day Telethon, and my grandfather told me stories of Jerry, before he was a star, coming into my grandfather's store in South Fallsburg, New York, jumping on the counter, tap dancing, singing and being completely crazy!

And I am a big fan of this film. For young documentary film makers, this is a great film to enjoy and learn from. I can't give the film a higher compliment than that.

Jerry Lewis's talent is legendary, his contribution to the entertainment world and primarily the film industry continues even today. His passion, his love of craft, his desire to learn, study and make it better, his love of nurturing young talent and sharing his knowledge and experience is astounding, admirable and hats of to this amazing man.

I can't wait for the film to be available on DVD so that I can share it with my friends and family.

Thank you Jerry Lewis. You make this world a better place. And the film is a great piece of work. Thank you!