Us kids, when I was growing up, all loved Jerry Lewis. Every movie, and watching the Telethon year after year. Imagine only like three TV networks, and Jerry took up one whole network out if 3, for two whole days. I can see him clearly now, as an adult, and see and hear all the quirks and issues. But he still has that childhood "awe" I used to have, for like the first two minutes of this interview. Seeing him as a complicated man, but deep down, I think he tried his whole life to be a good man. We all wanted to be with Jerry during the Telethon, and be one of "his Kids".

I worked for Jerry, and found him to be a Unique man. A generous man, and I would have worked for him for nothing. RIP.

One of the greatest Icons ever in the entertainment industry and now people are telling horrible stories about him after he's been dead for years! His family and his personal business is nobody's business and nobody knows the whole story! His Muscular Dystrophy Telethons for over 40 years were incredible and Fantastic, plus all the other fabulous things he did in show business they're too numerous to name! Everyone should let him rest in peace and remember him for the great man he was, PERIOD!!!!!!!!!!

I remember the 5 part Wiseguy he was in. He was marvelous in the dramatic part. He should have won an Emmy. It was an amazing performance! With respect to the negative comments & the haters who started protesting his telethons & the term "Jerry's Kids", he was canceled before the cancel culture began in this country. He was the beginning of cancel culture.

This was filmed 3 months before my mother passed away in 1989, she loved Jerry, never missed his Telethon every Labor Day! Jerry Lewis was a fantastic person, humanitarian, all around Entertainer who could do it all and his work with Muscular Dystrophy for over 40 years is beyond incredible, PERIOD!!!!!

That was a good interview, as relaxed as I've seen Jerry Lewis. Probably helped that the interviewer was low key. Not an easy person to question I'd imagine - he often didn't seem to trust what people might ask and could come across as defensive, abrasive or bored of the same questions as he grew older. I especially liked his reaction when he was asked about his hair 20 mins in... great laughter lines there. Finding fame at such a young age must have been hard to adjust to and it's a shame he became such a complicated and apparently controlling perfectionist. There's a sense of pathos about him.. maybe life could never quite match up to the thrill of his years with Dean. They must really have been something to see live. Despite how he was known to be difficult at times, I find myself mesmerized by this charismatic man. Handsome, prolific and creative. My favorite film 'The Nutty Professor' still stands the test of time. He was one in a million and give him his dues, he never gave up even though his health and consequent drugs took their toll. Doubt we'll see the likes of him again. A genius in his field. Very sad that he is no more. I suppose the interviewer would be middle aged himself by now. I wonder how he himself felt about Jerry?

Jerry was all out, all the time. If he succeeded, if he messed up, he did it big and moved on. Egomaniac? No, I don't think so. I don't think an entertainer whose original act consisted of miming to records (of course, we all know of his amazing filmmaking talents, but it was a humble beginning, for sure) can last 80+ years in the business without having a keen sense of who he is and what he can do. He was the best judge of his own talents, weaknesses, and strengths. He was intelligent and smart. That's not being egotistical, in my opinion. I love all his interviews because, as much as he made me laugh all my life, I could listen to him talk into infinity. He was sexy and handsome, goofy (which made him approachable and therefore even more appealing), so very talented and SO intelligent, such an engaging conversationalist. As far as his own kids from his 1st marriage, the whole estrangement thing and he didn't leave them anything, etc., we don't know everything. Family dynamics can be very complicated when you're NOT famous with the whole world looking at you; imagine what it could be like when your life gets put under constant scrutiny. I'm just saying we don't know the real truth of all of that, so it's not wise to judge. Anyway, I'll always love, adore, and admire this man. What he did for MDA and people with dystrophic diseases is almost incalculable. He cared, truly, with all his heart. Love you, Jerry. ❤ Rest in peace, dear man.

So happy to hear that Jerry was aware that we loved him. He filled the gap for many of us that suffered intellectual abuse from our piers. LOVED YOU JERRY.

Todays people who think he was a monster aught to listen to this interview and hear the real Jerry Lewis and see how brilliant and terrific he was, PERIOD!!!!!

Probably one the hardest working people Hollywood ever had. He could write, direct and film a movie on demand in 6 weeks (The Bell Boy) and make a masterpiece of comedic cinema.

The opening music (Basie) of this video is what I use on my radio show. It's awesome!

A brilliant man I loved him as a child and respected him as an adult rest in peace Jerry

What a beautiful man! It breaks my heart that anyone could think negatively of him😖 I have loved you for all my life and I will continue to love you for the rest of my days Jer💗💗💗 Thank you so much for sharing 😊

He was truly a genius. The world has lost someone very, very, special.

Amazing hard working person love ya jerry miss u loads xxxxxxx

Thank you, for showing me this...

I just love Jerry and all the work he did for Muscular Dystrophy. Rest In Peace.

This is like looking at my father. The resemblance is staggering. Now I know why I've always been in love with Jerry. I'm so happy I got to meet and talk with him.

Terrific interview! Thanks for uploading this :)

I liked Jerry in this interview.

Jerry has a real good side to him as well as a not so good side to him like most people.

i dont know if i like this guy but ,clearly he IS a genius

growing up with the MDA telethons in the 70's I always remember my father being negative towards Jerry, saying things like "oh he just goes back stage and pops pills, then he will go sleep for four or five hours, then pop some more pills before he goes back on stage" and would say "too bad all the money they raise won't go to those kids, but into Jerry's pocket" for some reason I found myself feeling sorry for Jerry, as i remember thinking he always seemed so sincere, especially when he was with the kids, however as I got older I remember seeing him occasionally and allowing the words i heard growing up entangle my thinking of him, which is sooo sad! how our parents thinking really can influence us even after we've left the nest!! So today I am so thankful to see this video, as seeing is believing, and wow! what a man of compassion with real heart, I also watched a video w/Jerry on the Dick Cavett you could see his sincerity come to life also in watching that. Halleluia to Jerry! I'm all teared up! Thank you Jerry for the years of service you have blessed us with! and your still alive!!! AMEN!

Incredible human being. He made his mark. RIP 💗

Lovely interview.

Man what a cool guy this Jerry is and doesn’t mind bragging on himself..

I love how he mentioned trying to find a cure. There will never be a cure.

What a great interview.

If he raised over a BILLION dollars for Muscular Dystrophy research, then WHY do we not have the cure? The same goes for cancer research.

I also am a major fan of mr Jerry Lewis! I love him so much, yes I can see him being a perfectionist and getting angry with people who dont do their job, but I cannot understand why he disinherited all his sons because I see how he touches them and kisses them, I bet his sons were trust fund kids and maybe he gave them each money, to figure out what they wanted in life, I dont believe the abuse to his kids, but Jerry is the only one who knows why he did what he did, I love him now and always RIP MY LOVE JERRY XOXO

I grew up with Jerry I like to him in all of his movies I don't understand why he disowned his kids

This is amazing!

I feel bad for his tragedies in life. But I guess that’s what made him such an interesting man

Jerry Lewis 16 de marzo de 1926 20 de agosto de 2017 97 años 91 años 06 años

Miss ya Jerry

Thank you @Sam Peters for sending this out for all to experience! Merry Christmas!

What four films did he make between 73 and 77 when his imdb lists nothing?

Very intelligent man here love jerry😂🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

Jerry's real kids have some things to say about their Dad.

WITH RED SKELETON, AND NOW JERRY LEWIS BOTH GONE ,COMEDY HAS GONE BOOM

I loved him, i guess he had a bitter temper but i still Love him. praying for a cure for all Neuro muscular diseases .

Vou amar-lhe, por toda minha vida😔

I ALWAYS LIKE HIM AS A COMIC ACTOR BUT WHEN I SAW HIS WORK WITH M D MAN I HAVE A SON WITH M D HES A RARE REAL CARING MAN UNLIKE THE SELFISH PRIMA DONNA TYPES TODAY HE ALWAYS SAID DO WHAT YOU WANT AS AN ADULT HE HATED DO GOODERS AND LIVED TILL HIS 90S AND THIS A FACT HE WAS A GENIUS ON COMEDY

I so LOVE this wonderful man, he is sexy hot a terrific humanitarian, worked do hard all his life for his family they had everything they ever wanted youre a wonderful kind loving man mr kerry lewis Im just sorry that I never met you I would have given you such a hugg and kiss with your permission lol I love you sweetheart now and always!!! RIP MY LOVE. TILL WE MEET SOMEDAY HOPEFULLY IN A NEXT LIFE!!!! Xoxoxo💕💕💕💕💕😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘

Hey Em Zay, I'd love to hear more about these fascinating Jerry Lewis films. Can I send you an email?

Amazing thanks So much

So what happened to him in '49?

❤Love him

Apparently he was a charitable person, but a workaholic and a perfectionist, which must have greatly affected his relationship with his family and some co-workers, which is why there were people who loved him and others who hated being around him. A guy who perhaps had a sincere and good heart, but was problematic and very demanding. As an actor he was incredible, and as a director too, but as a person only those close to him and GOD can know.

Listening...

Interesting comment he makes..."a lie begets a lie and research information begets research information." Very deep.

What year was this?

What year is this interview?

So is he saying he doesn't remember the reunion with Dean?

Study ALL.. ALL his interviews. From ages 20 - 90. Woohoo much to learn!! He could not take IT all the way home.

Eliot Drake....that’s your opinion they are the ‘worst films’...many of his films are comedy classics. and what you call ego could be a reaction to having to defend himself against relentless criticism and/or being overlooked or ignored by film reviewers who at the time thought a person directing/writing/producing their own material was the result of an ego out of control. he paved the way so no-one today would say such an uninformed opinion about creative artist wearing multiple hats.....

and the name of this swinging piece of Lewis signature music is??

3:11 blackmail???

A VERY MEAN PERSON, IN PRIVATE

He cheated on his wife continuously. He beat his kids, disinherited them, was held in low regard by his peers. Had a daughter he refused to acknowledge. His ego is appalling. Need I say more??. Yeah sure, a really nice honourable guy!

Shame he didn't look after his own kids and wives.

Too bad he couldn't turn the character off for his children.

Give me money or I will tell tales about you! !!!!Nice fella.

Why didn’t you care about your own children?

jerry lewis is smart and a man who might have been hurt by a the stidio paramount that canilced his cintract stooped men who let that genius go paramount were dum to let him go

One thing, he took name of Jesus as cuss word. after housands of years the name of Jesus something powerful isvin that nane to withstand time. Jesus Is Our Lord Our God our law maker and our judge. I hope you made it to Heaven Jerry Lewis I sure hope you did

What a bunch of crap. He forgot that there are still a lot of crew around to tell about their experience. RIP JL.

Jerry was a complex person - he was very insecure about his education or lack of it and as a result he was often very arrogant - but if he trusted you, then he would relax and could be a nice guy. But too often he was not relaxed and came off as a nasty guy.

Never get to know your heroes. Jerry was a great Entertainer, but a lousy person.

What "progress" has been made for children afflicted with this disease after all almost 80 years of research? So there are clinics and research facilities where thousands are on the payroll, BUT what tangible results are being produced?

He was not caring for his family what so ever

Ego. Boy. Delusions of godliness. Combined with pure crystal evil, it really is hard to top.

His hands are constantly moving - mostly to his face. Interesting. Yet - he is so smart - intelligent - speaks well - means well - yet he didn't inherit his biological sons - which tells you something about his true nature. Talented - yes - -- always nice - not so much

But he turned his back on his own kids ....come on

13 Percodan a day 🤣🤣😂😂. Try taking 20 at a time 4 times a day....I’m glad he cleaned up but Jesus Christ. “ a hard core addict”. Not even close.

When ISNT Jerry Lewis talking? Oh. He isn’t talking anymore. He’s dead. That big mouth hurt a lot of nice people. So RYM, Jerry. That’s “Rest Your Mouth”. I, for one, will never miss a thing about you.

where was anger over youngest sons death in 2009? felt nothing.

If he cared so much about his kids why didn't he donate the 2 million dollars he got paid for each teleyhon to muscular dystrophy?

I loved JL but he was NOT a good father, he left them with nothing