Martin & Lewis: Their Golden Age of Comedy

Name: Martin & Lewis: Their Golden Age of Comedy
Released: 1992-01-01
Cast: Chevy Chase, John Landis, Jerry Lewis, Howie Mandel, John Ritter

January 1, 1992

1 Season • 3 Episodes

Returning Series

Documentary Comedy

Overview

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.

Created By

David Leaf

Cast

Chevy Chase

Self

John Landis

Self

Jerry Lewis

Self

Howie Mandel

Self

John Ritter

Self

Martin Short

Self

Episodes

1. The Birth of the Team

January 1, 1992 • 69m

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).

2. The Kings of Comedy

January 8, 1992 • 70m

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.

3. Jerry Alone at the Top

January 15, 1992 • 56m

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).

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