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Remembering Jerry Lewis

Jerry Lewis discusses how his father influenced his career.

Aired 08/21/2017

American Masters

Remembering Jerry Lewis

Clip: Special | 1m 59sVideo has Closed Captions

Jerry Lewis discusses how his father influenced his career.

Beloved comedian and filmmaker Jerry Lewis passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2017 at the age of 91 in his Las Vegas home. In this never before seen interview from August 2015, Lewis discusses what his father, an vaudeville entertainer, taught him.

Aired 08/21/2017

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Support for American Masters is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, AARP, Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, Judith and Burton Resnick, Blanche and Hayward Cirker Charitable Lead Annuity Trust, Koo...

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