Martin & Lewis: Their Golden Age of Comedy

NR1992

DocumentaryComedy

Follows the careers of Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis from their first performance together at the 500 Club in Atlantic City in 1946 through their years on "The Colgate Comedy Hour" to their final performance together in 1956.

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Production

George Paige Associates Inc.

Language

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

January 1, 1992

Last Aired

January 15, 1992

Created By

David Leaf

Where to Watch

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

The Birth of the Team

Air date: 1992-01-01

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

Air date: 1992-01-08

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

Air date: 1992-01-15

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).