American Masters

Jerry Lewis on comedy and his bond with Sammy Davis, Jr.

9m 45s

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).

Aired: 12/06/23

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