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.

Production

George Paige Associates Inc.

Language

EN

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

January 1, 1992

Last Aired

January 15, 1992

Created By

David Leaf

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
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).
E2
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.
E3
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).

Cast

Chevy Chase

Chevy Chase

Self

John Landis

John Landis

Self

Jerry Lewis

Jerry Lewis

Self

Howie Mandel

Howie Mandel

Self

John Ritter

John Ritter

Self

Martin Short

Martin Short

Self

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