Jerry Lewis fue un comediante, actor, productor de cine, escritor y director estadounidense, célebre por su distintivo humor slapstick y sus impactantes teletónes benéficos. Inicialmente, formó un dinámico equipo de comedia con Dean Martin, cuya colaboración produjo una exitosa serie de películas y actuaciones en clubes nocturnos que definieron una década de entretenimiento. Aunque el dúo finalmente se separó, Lewis continuó dejando su huella en el cine y la comedia. Su legado es uno de innovadora actuación cómica y un profundo compromiso con causas humanitarias.
This classic book was originally written based on 480 hours of Jerry Lewis' lectures at the University of Southern California School of Cinema. This book includes the complete arc of filmmaking from one of the first writer/director/producers in Hollywood.
The memoir offers a candid reflection on the complex friendship between Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin, blending humor, tragedy, and poignant moments. Lewis shares vivid anecdotes that highlight the evolution of their relationship over fifty years, providing insight into their collaborative successes and personal struggles. Through his storytelling, readers gain a deeper understanding of the dynamics that defined one of entertainment's most famous duos.
The entire story of the famous comic, including his partnership with Dean Martin, his movies, his personal life, and his relationship with victims of muscular dystrophy, makes for a vivid portrait