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Jerry Alone at the Top
Part 3. Jerry Lewis recounts the 1956 breakup of Martin and Lewis and the development of his solo career. Included: clips from "The Jerry Lewis Show" and "Comic Relief" (1986). Also: Dean Martin's appearance on Lewis's Labor Day MDA telethon in 1976 (the team's first reunion since their breakup).
Writing:
- David Leaf
Release Date:
Wed, Jan 01, 1992
Country: US
Language: En
Runtime:
Country: US
Language: En
Runtime:
Chevy Chase
Self
John Landis
Self
Jerry Lewis
Self
Howie Mandel
Self
John Ritter
Self
Martin Short
Self
Season 1:
![The Birth of the Team](assets/images/no-backdrop-w130.jpg)
Part 1 on Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis chronicles "The Birth of the Team" in 1946 at an Atlantic City nightclub with a set of unrehearsed skits. Included: clips from "The Colgate Comedy Hour" (1950-55).
![The Kings of Comedy](assets/images/no-backdrop-w130.jpg)
Part 2. "The Kings of Comedy" highlights their careers from 1950 to '55. Included: clips from their TV series "The Colgate Comedy Hour" that feature Lewis as a butler, golf caddy and lifeguard, and Martin doing an impersonation of Cary Grant.
![Jerry Alone at the Top](assets/images/no-backdrop-w130.jpg)
Part 3. Jerry Lewis recounts the 1956 breakup of Martin and Lewis and the development of his solo career. Included: clips from "The Jerry Lewis Show" and "Comic Relief" (1986). Also: Dean Martin's appearance on Lewis's Labor Day MDA telethon in 1976 (the team's first reunion since their breakup).