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King of Comedy: Life and Art of Jerry Lewis Book

"Americans had never seen a grown man behave this way before," notes Shawn Levy. From Lewis' upbringing as the son of a struggling show biz dad, to his heyday as one half of the Lewis and Martin team that was the hottest act in the business, to his career as the host of charity telethons, Levy presents Lewis in all his comic glory and horror. There's his inspired work with Dean Martin at Atlantic City's 500 Club in 1946; the "Jewish Bataan death march" promotional tour for the movie "The Nutty Professor"; and, later, Lewis, star of movies for kids, who mistreated his family.Read More

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  • Product Description

    A portrait of one of America's most influential comedians analyzes the complex, sometimes disturbing world of Jerry Lewis, from his rise to fame and his philanthropic work to the dark side of his career and personal life.

  • 0312168780
  • 9780312168780
  • Shawn Levy
  • 3 November 1997
  • Saint Martin's Press Inc.
  • Paperback (Book)
  • 528
  • 1st St. Martin's Griffin Ed
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