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Jerry Lewis
Jerry Lewis 1926-, American comedian, b. Newark, N.J. as Joseph Levitch. Known for his slapstick portrayals replete with facial mugging and sight gags, Lewis teamed (1946-56) with singer Dean Martin for a series of nightclub appearances and films. Among the films Lewis has starred in and directed a... Read more
Jerry Lee Lewis
Jerry Lee Lewis 1935-, American singer and composer, b. Ferriday, La. Combining country music elements with an energetic performance style, he was an early star of rock music . His songs include "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On" and "Great Balls of Fire." Hailed as an innovator and a rowdy ol... Read more
Rock 'n' Roll
ROCK 'N' ROLL Restless Blood and Jungle Rhythms At a time when America's most serious domestic problem in the minds of many people was the integration of schools, when federal integration laws were being defied across the nation, when angry parents were rioting in the streets to protest being forc... Read more
rock music
rock music type of music originating in the United States in the mid-1950s and increasingly popular throughout much of the world. Origins of Rock Essentially hybrid in origin, rock music includes elements of several black and white American music styles: black guitar-accompanied blues; bl... Read more
rock music
rock music type of music originating in the United States in the mid-1950s and increasingly popular throughout much of the world. Origins of Rock Essentially hybrid in origin, rock music includes elements of several black and white American music styles: black guitar-accompanied blues; bl... Read more

Encyclopedia entries related to " Jerry Lewis"

Jerry Lewis
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition ...slapstick portrayals replete with facial mugging and sight gags, Lewis teamed (1946-56) with singer Dean Martin for a series of nightclub appearances and films. Among the films Lewis has starred in and directed are The Bell Boy (1960), The Ladies... Read more
Jerry Lee Lewis
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition 1935-, American singer and composer, b. Ferriday, La. Combining country music elements with an energetic performance style, he was an early star of rock music . His songs include Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On and Great Balls of Fire. Hailed as an innovator and a rowdy old master of rock, he Read more
Bock and Harnick
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to American Theatre Bock and Harnick, songwriting team. Jerry [Jerrold Lewis] Bock (b. 1928) was born in New Haven, Connecticut, and began to compose songs for shows in high school and at the University of... Read more
Martin, Dean
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography ...straight man of the comic duo Martin and Lewis in 1946. Martin also recorded hit records...that rocketed him to fame. Martin and Lewis In 1946 Martin was booked for a six-week...500 Club. A wacky young comedian named Jerry Lewis was also working there, and kismet struck...combined with the wildly ... Read more
Once in a Lifetime
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to American Theatre ...films create turmoil in the entertainment industry. The two‐a‐day team of Jerry Hyland ( Grant Mills), May Daniels ( Jean Dixon), and George Lewis ( Hugh O'Connell) find themselves out of work, so they head west to give elocution lessons... Read more
McCarthy, Nobu
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography ...discovered her while she was eating in a restaurant. After this encounter, her acting career took off. She started alongside Jerry Lewis in 1958's Geisha Boy , and then spent the next five decades playing popular and famous roles on television shows and... Read more
Ed Sullivan
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography ...of 46, Sullivan was discovered by an advertising man, Marlo Lewis. The Toast of the Town On June 20, 1948, Sullivan hosted his...entertainment. It was a mix for the common man. Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis performed on that first show, along with dancer Kathryn Lee... Read more
Little Richard
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography ...depth, and in so doing he inspired the careers of other great artists that followed: James Brown, Elvis, Gene Vincent, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Joe Tex, just to name a few." Nor did Richard's influence end with the first generation of rockers. Many groups... Read more
rock music
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition ...Johnny B. Goode ), Little Richard ( Good Golly Miss Molly ), Sam Cooke ( You Send Me ), Buddy Holly ( Peggy Sue ), Jerry Lee Lewis ( Great Balls of Fire ), and Carl Perkins ( Blue Suede Shoes ). The Late 1950s and Early 60s—Elvis, Motown, and... Read more
Rick Nelson
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography ...Joe Maphis. He also came under the influence of Elvis Presley, along with such rockabilly musicians as Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Roy Orbison. When he was 17, he acquired a Martin D-35 guitar and began rehearsing with a band. Became a Teen... Read more

Dictionary entries related to " Jerry Lewis"

Lewis, Jerry
Dictionary entry from: International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers LEWIS, Jerry Nationality: American. Born: Joseph Levitch...1956 — started solo career; formed Jerry Lewis Productions, Inc.; 1957 — film debut...x2014; lead in variety TV series The Jerry Lewis Show ; 1967 – 69 — lead in... Read more
Martin, Dean
Dictionary entry from: International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers ...Bamba, New York; teamed with Jerry Lewis in double act, and worked...x2013; 55 — host, with Lewis, The Colgate Comedy Hour on...1956 — broke with Lewis, and became solo performer...Blake) 1982 Bonjour, Monsieur Lewis (Benayoun — doc) 1984...Bondage of Dean Martin and ... Read more
Ayres, Lew
Dictionary entry from: International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers ...Nationality: American. Born: Lewis Frederick Ayres III in Minneapolis...1931 Many a Slip (Moore) (as Jerry Brooks); The Iron Man (Browning...Panic on the Air (Lederman) (as Jerry); Shakedown (Selman) (as Bob...of the Newsboys (Vorhaus) (as Jerry Flynn); Holiday ( Free to Live... Read more
Shane
Dictionary entry from: International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers ...Palance ( Wilson ); Ben Johnson ( Chris ); Edgar Buchanan ( Lewis ); Emile Meyer ( Ryker ); Elisha Cook Jr. ( Torrey ); Douglas...Wright ); Ray Spiker ( Johnson ); Janice Carroll ( Susan Lewis ); Martin Mason ( Howell ); Helen Brown ( Mrs. Lewis ); Nancy Kulp ( Mrs. Howell ); Howard J. Negley ( Pete ); ... Read more
Morrison, Van
Dictionary entry from: Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Popular Musicians Since 1990 ...effort. Morrison paired with Linda Gail Lewis, the sister of early rock legend Jerry Lee Lewis, to record a collection of country and blues standards with You Win Again (2000). Jerry Lee Lewis was a major influence for Morrison and working... Read more
Stallone, Sylvester
Dictionary entry from: International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers ...Stallion ( Party at Kitty and Studs ) (Milton Lewis and Morton Lewis) (as Stud) 1971 Bananas (Woody Allen...mugger) 1974 No Place to Hide (Shaftel) (as Jerry); The Prisoner of Second Avenue (Frank...Gun" Joe Vitebo); Rebel (Schnitzer) (as Jerry Savage) 1976 Rocky (Avildsen) (as Rocky... Read more
Casino Royale
Dictionary entry from: International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers ...approximate). Producers: Charles K. Feldman, Jerry Bresler; screenplay: Wolf Mankowitz, John...Woody Allen: A Biography , New York, 1992. Lewis, Roger, The Life and Death of Peter Sellers...and Death of Peter Sellers , author Roger Lewis insists that the actor's career decline... Read more
Rolling Stones, The
Dictionary entry from: Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Popular Musicians Since 1990 ...England, 2 June 1941). Former members: Brian Jones, guitar (Lewis Brian Hopkins-Jones; born Cheltenham, England, 28 February 1942...San Francisco. On the advice of the Grateful Dead's guitarist Jerry Garcia, members of the motorcycle gang Hells Angels were hired... Read more
Baxter, Anne
Dictionary entry from: International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers ...Leisen) (as Monica Johnson); One Desire (Jerry Hopper) (as Tacey Cromwell); The Spoilers...Teresina Vidarverri) 1965 The Family Jewels (Jerry Lewis) (cameo) 1966 Frauen, die durch die H...as Liz Addams Hatch) 1972 Lapin 360 (Lewis — unreleased); The Catcher (Miner... Read more
Cooper, Jackie
Dictionary entry from: International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers ...Ziegfeld Girl (Leonard) (as Jerry Regan); Her First Beau (Reed...The Astronaut (Robert Michael Lewis — for TV) 1974 Chosen...Earth Moved (Robert Michael Lewis — for TV) 1975 The Invisible Man (Robert Michael Lewis — for TV) 1976 The Pink... Read more

Related newspaper, magazine, and trade journal articles from HighBeam Research

The misfit and muscular dystrophy. (actor Jerry Lewis and his Muscular Dystrophy Association Telethon)
Magazine article from: Journal of Popular Film and Television; 1/1/1994; ; 700+ words ; ...dystrophy turn to film star/comedian Jerry Lewis for help in gaining a feeling of...becoming better people. For 27 years Jerry Lewis and his Muscular Dystrophy Association...disabilities, the audience, and Jerry Lewis. These are relevant from a theoretical... Read more
Thank you Jerry much. (interview with comedian Jerry Lewis) (Interview)
Magazine article from: Interview; 4/1/1995; ; 700+ words ; Broadway-bound, the great Jerry Lewis bares his comic soul Was there...egocentric, as giving, or as complex as Jerry Lewis? Look at the hats he has worn...compelled you to become one yourself? JERRY LEWIS: It's not like a decision was made... Read more
Jerry Lewis not amused. (Law).(may sue Infinity Broadcasting Corp. for impersonation by disc jockey )(Brief Article)
Magazine article from: Los Angeles Business Journal; 3/31/2003; ; 284 words ; ...President Jacques Chirac has a better sense of humor than Jerry Lewis. Lewis is considering suing the parent company of KROQ-FM (106.7) after a station employee, pretending to be Lewis, made a prank phone call to Chirac on the air on March... Read more
For the second year in a row, Ritter's Frozen Custard teamed up to support the Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Association Telethon by offering "Jerry's Kids Krunch" premium custard flavor at participating Ritter Custard Shoppes.(Last Licks)
Newspaper article from: Ice Cream Reporter; 9/20/2003; 69 words ; ...Custard teamed up to support the Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Association Telethon by offering Jerry's Kids Krunch premium custard...percent of the top-line sales of Jerry's Kids Krunch will go to the MDA. Jerry's Kids Krunch combines Ritter... Read more
Roadside detraction. (Tattle Tales).(Jerry Lewis criticizes Sanford's solicitation laws)(Brief Article)
Magazine article from: Business North Carolina; 11/1/2002; 42 words ; Comedian Jerry Lewis says Sanford City Council members are a bunch of morons for banning roadside solicitations. The ban kept local firefighters from asking for handouts for Lewis' Muscular Dystrophy Association Telethon. Under it, their efforts qualified as panhandling. Read more
A-B fighting MD for 10th year. (Anheuser-Busch Companies Inc. to participate in Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon for muscular dystrophy)
Magazine article from: Modern Brewery Age; 8/7/1989; 385 words ; ...again culminate with a check presentation during the Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon. As in past years, for each case of...Additionally, many wholesalers assist in manning their local Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon phone headquarters, A-B said. PHOTO... Read more
Murphy talks about his happy marriage, hit movie on 'Oprah Winfrey Show.' (the film actor says it was love at first sight when he met his wife Nicole; he also talked about his admiration for Jerry Lewis)(Brief Article)
Magazine article from: Jet; 7/22/1996; 139 words ; ...remake of the 1963 classic of the same name which starred comedian Jerry Lewis. Murphy, a longtime fan of Lewis, who served as executive producer...thought, `Oh, I want to do that movie over again.' I just appreciated Jerry Lewis as a comedian. Read more
Lewis Scheduled To Do His Regular Telethon Shift.
Magazine article from: The Non-profit Times; 9/1/2001; ; 237 words ; Jerry Lewis, who has hosted the Muscular...in 1999, the now 75-year-old Lewis appeared for only seven hours...Australia. Last year Mackle said Lewis appeared for his usual time...record raising $54.6 million. Lewis has confronted many ailments...role in the telethon. As for Lewis' ... Read more
Entering Narnia: Lewis's visionary world.(Into the Wardrobe: C. S. Lewis and the Narnia Chronicles, Revisiting Narnia: Fantasy, Myth and Religion in C. S. Lewis' Chronicles, The Chronicles of Narnia and Philosophy, The Narnian: The Life and Imagination of C. S. Lewis)(Book Review)
Magazine article from: The Christian Century; 11/29/2005; ; 700+ words ; The Narnian: The Life and Imagination of C. S. Lewis. By Alan Jacobs. HarperSanFrancisco, 368 pp., $25.95. Into the Wardrobe: C. S. Lewis and the Narnia Chronicles. By David C. Downing. Jossey-Bass...Revisiting Narnia: Fantasy, Myth and Religion in C. S. Lewis' Chronicles. Edited by Shanna Caughey. BenBella ... Read more
One competitor among many. (Jerry Hodyl, US participant to the International Youth Skills Olympics) (Focal Point) (Column)
Magazine article from: Modern Machine Shop; 10/1/1993; ; 362 words ; ...excellence in their fields: Michael Jordan, Carl Lewis, Jack Nicklaus, Jerry Hodyl. Jerry Hodyl? Well, maybe he isn't so famous after all...more adults got serious about making it possible. Jerry Hodyl was one of the United States' 13 entrants... Read more