Jerry Lewis on comedy and his bond with Sammy Davis, Jr.
Jerry Lewis talks about becoming a comedian and his friendship with Sammy Davis, Jr.
Jerry Lewis on comedy and his bond with Sammy Davis, Jr. American Masters
On August 3, 2015, Jerry Lewis sat down for a conversation about his path to becoming a comedian and how his and Sammy Davis, Jr.'s careers and lives were intertwined through a lifelong friendship and mutual respect. Interview conducted for "Sammy Davis Jr.: I've Gotta Be Me" (2019).
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