....same with John Brown ("Al"), so John Lund portrayed a more "suave" version of him on screen [Brown did recreate his role of "Digger O'Dell" in "The Life Of Riley" movie that year]. In fact, Jerry was originally screen-tested as "Al", but was cast instead as "Seymour"...and he and Dean literally "stole the picture" away from Marie and the others.
As most of you may know, "MY FRIEND IRMA" was originally a radio show (1947-'53), and later a TV series (1952-'54). In 1949, creator/producer Cy Howard sold Paramount the idea of a feature film based on the radio series [Irving Brecher also produced a movie based on his successful radio show, "THE LIFE OF RILEY", for Universal that year]. However, Cathy Lewis, radio's "Jane", wasn't "photogenic" enough to appear on screen with Marie Wilson- so Paramount used their contract player, Diana Lynn...
OK here I go again...watching this one 1st duh! NY 2 see it so long ago is very cool NY is very near me really!!!! I am so glad that I found out Jerry was born near me sort of I thought the way he talked sounded like from where I am from YAY
This movie is so great! Irma and her roommate are such great characters to be paired with Martin and Lewis :D
callmeshort09 1 week ago
I love this movie!!! One of my all time faves!!!
redhotandyours 2 months ago
Thanks for re-uploading the begining!!! :-D
R16Nacole 5 months ago
Great upload. Thanks.
Kibbleball 7 months ago
....same with John Brown ("Al"), so John Lund portrayed a more "suave" version of him on screen [Brown did recreate his role of "Digger O'Dell" in "The Life Of Riley" movie that year]. In fact, Jerry was originally screen-tested as "Al", but was cast instead as "Seymour"...and he and Dean literally "stole the picture" away from Marie and the others.
fromthesidelines 8 months ago
As most of you may know, "MY FRIEND IRMA" was originally a radio show (1947-'53), and later a TV series (1952-'54). In 1949, creator/producer Cy Howard sold Paramount the idea of a feature film based on the radio series [Irving Brecher also produced a movie based on his successful radio show, "THE LIFE OF RILEY", for Universal that year]. However, Cathy Lewis, radio's "Jane", wasn't "photogenic" enough to appear on screen with Marie Wilson- so Paramount used their contract player, Diana Lynn...
fromthesidelines 8 months ago
I married Irma.....Her name is Jessica,.,.
Rick6315 11 months ago
hmmm...the girl thats singing at the begining and Irma's roomate...wasn't she in other movies with Jerry and Dean? You're never too young?
52vegeta52 1 year ago
@52vegeta52 yeah i believe she was thanks for watching :)
lovejoecartwright01 1 year ago
OK here I go again...watching this one 1st duh! NY 2 see it so long ago is very cool NY is very near me really!!!! I am so glad that I found out Jerry was born near me sort of I thought the way he talked sounded like from where I am from YAY
A10N3L3FT2D13 2 years ago
@A10N3L3FT2D13 jerry lewis was born in new jersey not NY
TheDeanmartinfan1 1 year ago