Just saw this. Very sad. He was one of the best comedy talents I have ever seen. Rest in peace Jerry.
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August 20, 2017, 01:33 PM
f2
directed, wrote, produced...
August 20, 2017, 01:35 PM
nhtagmember
very sad news - I always enjoyed his movies
whatever his faults were, he was an awesome talent and a great physical comedian
he will be missed
RIP Mr. Lewis - and thank you for the entertainment
an era is closing rapidly
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August 20, 2017, 01:39 PM
rat2306
And his work on behalf of Muscular Dystrophy. I think the telethons and benefits he did covered a 45 year span of time.
August 20, 2017, 01:41 PM
joatmonv
RIP Jerry. One of my favorite comedians.
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August 20, 2017, 01:44 PM
parabellum
When I was growing up, Jerry Lewis was a real star. My family watched the M-D Telethon every year. I'd stay up all night to watch them roll the tote board.
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August 20, 2017, 02:49 PM
at-home-daddy
Though not unexpected, it's very sad to see this. While I'm a kid of the '70s, I grew up watching the old films of Abbott and Costello, Hope and Crosby, and Martin and Lewis films (and Lewis' wonderful solo films) on the old 12" B&W set I had in my room. These duos (and a few other comedy icons) were an integral part of my childhood, and while it was sad to see Hope pass back in '03, it is, for me, even more so to see Lewis pass, not only because Martin and Lewis were my favorite duo and, I think, the ones who stood the test of time the best, but because it represents, as the OP stated, the official end of an era.
August 20, 2017, 03:14 PM
rat2306
quote:
Originally posted by kkina: My favorite funny man when I was growing up and a hell of a gunslinger.
I'd have to search, but we may have had a thread on that a while back; depending on who was asked Jerry was either the fastest or second fastest draw in Hollywood. Right there with Sammy Davis, Jr.
August 20, 2017, 03:25 PM
kkina
quote:
Originally posted by rat2306:
quote:
Originally posted by kkina: My favorite funny man when I was growing up and a hell of a gunslinger.
I'd have to search, but we may have had a thread on that a while back; depending on who was asked Jerry was either the fastest or second fastest draw in Hollywood. Right there with Sammy Davis, Jr.
