Jerry shmoozes about the Chairman Of The Board scene

FROM KENNNETH TYNAN'S DIARY: "At the Olympia: Jerry Lewis opens to a tout-Paris audience including Aznavour, Bardot, etc. His finesse, his daintiness, his delicate mimetic skill are riveting: cleverly adapting his act so that it avoids language (he speaks no French) and focuses on mime, song, gesture, dance and miming to music, he shows a command of vaudeville techniques such as I may never see again and such as this audience has probably never seen before. Miming to a thirties big-band record, he transforms its snarling riffs and growling trumpets into a bar-room brawl--brilliant!"

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[JerryLewisLover]

I wish Jerry was that age now.

[pammy1971]

This is still my fav interview of Jerrys, he is so handsome, so wonderful to listen to:) I can watch this over n' over. LOVE Jerry!!!

[Scott93205]

@crimsontiderdotcom Hands down the dumbest comment on this page.

[mymistydaydogs]

@crimsontiderdotcom jerry did not use speed..that's obsurd. Smoked some weed, took perc for the excruciating pain of his chipped spine..yes, but with his level of energy to use speed would've killed him. Regardless, a more talented, intelligent and skilled human being has not walked this earth. Judge not lest ye be judged

[BARNEYFATSWALT]

These Shows were really TALK SHOWS! Today's shows are nothing but PLUG SHOWS! Actors and Singers just come out to plug things!

[andrjsh]

What surprises me about these Dick Cavett videos is the naturalness and erudition of his guests. They simply talk, use a few polysyllables as required, and a fine evening is had by all.

[TheTubePortal]

@Novak67766 I think the biggest mistake you are making is to assume that your view or reaction represents that of most people, when it does not. Mr. Lewis is widely considered to be a comic genius, and he certainly has not done anything to invalidate that claim. He's also a humanitarian who has given more to charity than any other celebrity. I'm sorry that you do not like him or his style of humor, but trust me most people do. I say this kindly - don't be so critical and lighten up! :o)

[ACNC1]

Reminds me a bit of a middle age John Travolta in pulp fiction

[TheTubePortal]

@9162vb48 Why do you say those things? How much money have you given to charity? How much good have you done for mankind? Have you ever heard the proverb that a prophet is never accepted in his town of birth ... it means that a person who does a lot of good will be criticized by the people who are nearest to him because they are unable to look beyond his frailties and human weaknesses and focus on the big picture which is the overall good that they have done.

[midnightdjofficial]

Fabulous!!

[Catwoman1121]

I am hopelessly in love with this man and have been for years! He's older than my father now, but details, details.

[9162vb48]

He's a genius! He's a genius!