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20 August 2017 - Jerry Lewis, the brash slapstick comic who became a pop culture sensation in his partnership with Dean Martin and then transformed himself into an auteur filmmaker of such comedic classics as The Nutty Professor and The Bellboy, has died in Las Vegas at the age of 91. For most of his career, Lewis was a complicated and sometimes polarizing figure. An undeniable comedic genius, he pursued a singular vision and commanded a rare amount of creative control over his work with Paramount Pictures and other studios. He legacy also includes more than $2.5 billion raised for the Muscular Dystrophy Association through the annual Labor Day telethon that he made an end-of-summer ritual for decades until he was relieved of the hosting job in 2011. In addition to his most famous films, Lewis also appeared in a number of notable works, such as Martin Scorseses The King of Comedy, but was largely offscreen from the late 60s on and was more active with his telethon and philanthropic efforts. As late as 2016, Lewis continued to perform in Las Vegas, where he first debuted his comedy routine back in 1949. File Photo: 01 September 2008 - Las Vegas, NV - Abbey Umali, MDA National Ambassador and Jerry Lewis. Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon held at South Point Hotel Casino. Photo Credit: MJT/AdMedia
20 August 2017 - Jerry Lewis, the brash slapstick comic who became a pop culture sensation in his partnership with Dean Martin and then transformed himself into an auteur filmmaker of such comedic classics as The Nutty Professor and The Bellboy, has died in Las Vegas at the age of 91. For most of his career, Lewis was a complicated and sometimes polarizing figure. An undeniable comedic genius, he pursued a singular vision and commanded a rare amount of creative control over his work with Paramount Pictures and other studios. He legacy also includes more than $2.5 billion raised for the Muscular Dystrophy Association through the annual Labor Day telethon that he made an end-of-summer ritual for decades until he was relieved of the hosting job in 2011. In addition to his most famous films, Lewis also appeared in a number of notable works, such as Martin Scorseses The King of Comedy, but was largely offscreen from the late 60s on and was more active with his telethon and philanthropic efforts. As late as 2016, Lewis continued to perform in Las Vegas, where he first debuted his comedy routine back in 1949. File Photo: 12 October 2004 - Hollywood, California - Jerry Lewis. 'The Nutty Professor' Screening in celebration of the DVD Release of 10 of Jerry Lewis' Classics held at Paramount Theatre. Photo Credit: Jacqui Wong/AdMedia
20 August 2017 - Jerry Lewis, the brash slapstick comic who became a pop culture sensation in his partnership with Dean Martin and then transformed himself into an auteur filmmaker of such comedic classics as The Nutty Professor and The Bellboy, has died in Las Vegas at the age of 91. For most of his career, Lewis was a complicated and sometimes polarizing figure. An undeniable comedic genius, he pursued a singular vision and commanded a rare amount of creative control over his work with Paramount Pictures and other studios. He legacy also includes more than $2.5 billion raised for the Muscular Dystrophy Association through the annual Labor Day telethon that he made an end-of-summer ritual for decades until he was relieved of the hosting job in 2011. In addition to his most famous films, Lewis also appeared in a number of notable works, such as Martin Scorseses The King of Comedy, but was largely offscreen from the late 60s on and was more active with his telethon and philanthropic efforts. As late as 2016, Lewis continued to perform in Las Vegas, where he first debuted his comedy routine back in 1949. File Photo: 13 January 2005 - Century City, California - Jerry Lewis. The 30th Annual Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards held at The St. Regis Hotel. Photo Credit: Jacqui Wong/AdMedia
20 August 2017 - Jerry Lewis, the brash slapstick comic who became a pop culture sensation in his partnership with Dean Martin and then transformed himself into an auteur filmmaker of such comedic classics as The Nutty Professor and The Bellboy, has died in Las Vegas at the age of 91. For most of his career, Lewis was a complicated and sometimes polarizing figure. An undeniable comedic genius, he pursued a singular vision and commanded a rare amount of creative control over his work with Paramount Pictures and other studios. He legacy also includes more than $2.5 billion raised for the Muscular Dystrophy Association through the annual Labor Day telethon that he made an end-of-summer ritual for decades until he was relieved of the hosting job in 2011. In addition to his most famous films, Lewis also appeared in a number of notable works, such as Martin Scorseses The King of Comedy, but was largely offscreen from the late 60s on and was more active with his telethon and philanthropic efforts. As late as 2016, Lewis continued to perform in Las Vegas, where he first debuted his comedy routine back in 1949. File Photo: 31 August 2008 - Las Vegas, Nevada - Jerry Lewis. Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon Live in Las Vegas at The South Point Hotel and Casino. Photo Credit: MJT/AdMedia
20 August 2017 - Jerry Lewis, the brash slapstick comic who became a pop culture sensation in his partnership with Dean Martin and then transformed himself into an auteur filmmaker of such comedic classics as The Nutty Professor and The Bellboy, has died in Las Vegas at the age of 91. For most of his career, Lewis was a complicated and sometimes polarizing figure. An undeniable comedic genius, he pursued a singular vision and commanded a rare amount of creative control over his work with Paramount Pictures and other studios. He legacy also includes more than $2.5 billion raised for the Muscular Dystrophy Association through the annual Labor Day telethon that he made an end-of-summer ritual for decades until he was relieved of the hosting job in 2011. In addition to his most famous films, Lewis also appeared in a number of notable works, such as Martin Scorseses The King of Comedy, but was largely offscreen from the late 60s on and was more active with his telethon and philanthropic efforts. As late as 2016, Lewis continued to perform in Las Vegas, where he first debuted his comedy routine back in 1949. File Photo: 31 August 2008 - Las Vegas, Nevada - Jerry Lewis. Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon Live in Las Vegas at The South Point Hotel and Casino. Photo Credit: MJT/AdMedia
20 August 2017 - Jerry Lewis, the brash slapstick comic who became a pop culture sensation in his partnership with Dean Martin and then transformed himself into an auteur filmmaker of such comedic classics as The Nutty Professor and The Bellboy, has died in Las Vegas at the age of 91. For most of his career, Lewis was a complicated and sometimes polarizing figure. An undeniable comedic genius, he pursued a singular vision and commanded a rare amount of creative control over his work with Paramount Pictures and other studios. He legacy also includes more than $2.5 billion raised for the Muscular Dystrophy Association through the annual Labor Day telethon that he made an end-of-summer ritual for decades until he was relieved of the hosting job in 2011. In addition to his most famous films, Lewis also appeared in a number of notable works, such as Martin Scorseses The King of Comedy, but was largely offscreen from the late 60s on and was more active with his telethon and philanthropic efforts. As late as 2016, Lewis continued to perform in Las Vegas, where he first debuted his comedy routine back in 1949. File Photo: 31 August 2008 - Las Vegas, Nevada - Jerry Lewis. Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon Live in Las Vegas at The South Point Hotel and Casino. Photo Credit: MJT/AdMedia
20 August 2017 - Jerry Lewis, the brash slapstick comic who became a pop culture sensation in his partnership with Dean Martin and then transformed himself into an auteur filmmaker of such comedic classics as The Nutty Professor and The Bellboy, has died in Las Vegas at the age of 91. For most of his career, Lewis was a complicated and sometimes polarizing figure. An undeniable comedic genius, he pursued a singular vision and commanded a rare amount of creative control over his work with Paramount Pictures and other studios. He legacy also includes more than $2.5 billion raised for the Muscular Dystrophy Association through the annual Labor Day telethon that he made an end-of-summer ritual for decades until he was relieved of the hosting job in 2011. In addition to his most famous films, Lewis also appeared in a number of notable works, such as Martin Scorseses The King of Comedy, but was largely offscreen from the late 60s on and was more active with his telethon and philanthropic efforts. As late as 2016, Lewis continued to perform in Las Vegas, where he first debuted his comedy routine back in 1949. File Photo: 31 August 2008 - Las Vegas, Nevada - Jerry Lewis. Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon Live in Las Vegas at The South Point Hotel and Casino. Photo Credit: MJT/AdMedia
20 August 2017 - Jerry Lewis, the brash slapstick comic who became a pop culture sensation in his partnership with Dean Martin and then transformed himself into an auteur filmmaker of such comedic classics as The Nutty Professor and The Bellboy, has died in Las Vegas at the age of 91. For most of his career, Lewis was a complicated and sometimes polarizing figure. An undeniable comedic genius, he pursued a singular vision and commanded a rare amount of creative control over his work with Paramount Pictures and other studios. He legacy also includes more than $2.5 billion raised for the Muscular Dystrophy Association through the annual Labor Day telethon that he made an end-of-summer ritual for decades until he was relieved of the hosting job in 2011. In addition to his most famous films, Lewis also appeared in a number of notable works, such as Martin Scorseses The King of Comedy, but was largely offscreen from the late 60s on and was more active with his telethon and philanthropic efforts. As late as 2016, Lewis continued to perform in Las Vegas, where he first debuted his comedy routine back in 1949. File Photo: 01 September 2008 - Las Vegas, NV - Jerry Lewis. Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon held at South Point Hotel Casino. Photo Credit: MJT/AdMedia
20 August 2017 - Jerry Lewis, the brash slapstick comic who became a pop culture sensation in his partnership with Dean Martin and then transformed himself into an auteur filmmaker of such comedic classics as The Nutty Professor and The Bellboy, has died in Las Vegas at the age of 91. For most of his career, Lewis was a complicated and sometimes polarizing figure. An undeniable comedic genius, he pursued a singular vision and commanded a rare amount of creative control over his work with Paramount Pictures and other studios. He legacy also includes more than $2.5 billion raised for the Muscular Dystrophy Association through the annual Labor Day telethon that he made an end-of-summer ritual for decades until he was relieved of the hosting job in 2011. In addition to his most famous films, Lewis also appeared in a number of notable works, such as Martin Scorseses The King of Comedy, but was largely offscreen from the late 60s on and was more active with his telethon and philanthropic efforts. As late as 2016, Lewis continued to perform in Las Vegas, where he first debuted his comedy routine back in 1949. File Photo: 01 September 2008 - Las Vegas, NV - Jerry Lewis. Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon held at South Point Hotel Casino. Photo Credit: MJT/AdMedia
20 August 2017 - Jerry Lewis, the brash slapstick comic who became a pop culture sensation in his partnership with Dean Martin and then transformed himself into an auteur filmmaker of such comedic classics as The Nutty Professor and The Bellboy, has died in Las Vegas at the age of 91. For most of his career, Lewis was a complicated and sometimes polarizing figure. An undeniable comedic genius, he pursued a singular vision and commanded a rare amount of creative control over his work with Paramount Pictures and other studios. He legacy also includes more than $2.5 billion raised for the Muscular Dystrophy Association through the annual Labor Day telethon that he made an end-of-summer ritual for decades until he was relieved of the hosting job in 2011. In addition to his most famous films, Lewis also appeared in a number of notable works, such as Martin Scorseses The King of Comedy, but was largely offscreen from the late 60s on and was more active with his telethon and philanthropic efforts. As late as 2016, Lewis continued to perform in Las Vegas, where he first debuted his comedy routine back in 1949. File Photo: 06 September 2009 - Las Vegas, Nevada - Jerry Lewis. The 44th Annual Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon at the South Point Hotel, Casino, Spa. Photo Credit: MJT/AdMedia
20 August 2017 - Jerry Lewis, the brash slapstick comic who became a pop culture sensation in his partnership with Dean Martin and then transformed himself into an auteur filmmaker of such comedic classics as The Nutty Professor and The Bellboy, has died in Las Vegas at the age of 91. For most of his career, Lewis was a complicated and sometimes polarizing figure. An undeniable comedic genius, he pursued a singular vision and commanded a rare amount of creative control over his work with Paramount Pictures and other studios. He legacy also includes more than $2.5 billion raised for the Muscular Dystrophy Association through the annual Labor Day telethon that he made an end-of-summer ritual for decades until he was relieved of the hosting job in 2011. In addition to his most famous films, Lewis also appeared in a number of notable works, such as Martin Scorseses The King of Comedy, but was largely offscreen from the late 60s on and was more active with his telethon and philanthropic efforts. As late as 2016, Lewis continued to perform in Las Vegas, where he first debuted his comedy routine back in 1949. File Photo: 06 September 2009 - Las Vegas, Nevada - Jerry Lewis. The 44th Annual Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon at the South Point Hotel, Casino, Spa. Photo Credit: MJT/AdMedia
20 August 2017 - Jerry Lewis, the brash slapstick comic who became a pop culture sensation in his partnership with Dean Martin and then transformed himself into an auteur filmmaker of such comedic classics as The Nutty Professor and The Bellboy, has died in Las Vegas at the age of 91. For most of his career, Lewis was a complicated and sometimes polarizing figure. An undeniable comedic genius, he pursued a singular vision and commanded a rare amount of creative control over his work with Paramount Pictures and other studios. He legacy also includes more than $2.5 billion raised for the Muscular Dystrophy Association through the annual Labor Day telethon that he made an end-of-summer ritual for decades until he was relieved of the hosting job in 2011. In addition to his most famous films, Lewis also appeared in a number of notable works, such as Martin Scorseses The King of Comedy, but was largely offscreen from the late 60s on and was more active with his telethon and philanthropic efforts. As late as 2016, Lewis continued to perform in Las Vegas, where he first debuted his comedy routine back in 1949. File Photo: 07 September 2009 - Las Vegas, Nevada - Jerry Lewis. The close of the 44th Annual Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon at the South Point Hotel, Casino, Spa. Photo Credit: MJT/AdMedia
20 August 2017 - Jerry Lewis, the brash slapstick comic who became a pop culture sensation in his partnership with Dean Martin and then transformed himself into an auteur filmmaker of such comedic classics as The Nutty Professor and The Bellboy, has died in Las Vegas at the age of 91. For most of his career, Lewis was a complicated and sometimes polarizing figure. An undeniable comedic genius, he pursued a singular vision and commanded a rare amount of creative control over his work with Paramount Pictures and other studios. He legacy also includes more than $2.5 billion raised for the Muscular Dystrophy Association through the annual Labor Day telethon that he made an end-of-summer ritual for decades until he was relieved of the hosting job in 2011. In addition to his most famous films, Lewis also appeared in a number of notable works, such as Martin Scorseses The King of Comedy, but was largely offscreen from the late 60s on and was more active with his telethon and philanthropic efforts. As late as 2016, Lewis continued to perform in Las Vegas, where he first debuted his comedy routine back in 1949. File Photo: 07 September 2009 - Las Vegas, Nevada - Jerry Lewis. The close of the 44th Annual Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon at the South Point Hotel, Casino, Spa. Photo Credit: MJT/AdMedia
20 August 2017 - Jerry Lewis, the brash slapstick comic who became a pop culture sensation in his partnership with Dean Martin and then transformed himself into an auteur filmmaker of such comedic classics as The Nutty Professor and The Bellboy, has died in Las Vegas at the age of 91. For most of his career, Lewis was a complicated and sometimes polarizing figure. An undeniable comedic genius, he pursued a singular vision and commanded a rare amount of creative control over his work with Paramount Pictures and other studios. He legacy also includes more than $2.5 billion raised for the Muscular Dystrophy Association through the annual Labor Day telethon that he made an end-of-summer ritual for decades until he was relieved of the hosting job in 2011. In addition to his most famous films, Lewis also appeared in a number of notable works, such as Martin Scorseses The King of Comedy, but was largely offscreen from the late 60s on and was more active with his telethon and philanthropic efforts. As late as 2016, Lewis continued to perform in Las Vegas, where he first debuted his comedy routine back in 1949. File Photo: 07 September 2009 - Las Vegas, Nevada - Jerry Lewis. The close of the 44th Annual Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon at the South Point Hotel, Casino, Spa. Photo Credit: MJT/AdMedia
20 August 2017 - Jerry Lewis, the brash slapstick comic who became a pop culture sensation in his partnership with Dean Martin and then transformed himself into an auteur filmmaker of such comedic classics as The Nutty Professor and The Bellboy, has died in Las Vegas at the age of 91. For most of his career, Lewis was a complicated and sometimes polarizing figure. An undeniable comedic genius, he pursued a singular vision and commanded a rare amount of creative control over his work with Paramount Pictures and other studios. He legacy also includes more than $2.5 billion raised for the Muscular Dystrophy Association through the annual Labor Day telethon that he made an end-of-summer ritual for decades until he was relieved of the hosting job in 2011. In addition to his most famous films, Lewis also appeared in a number of notable works, such as Martin Scorseses The King of Comedy, but was largely offscreen from the late 60s on and was more active with his telethon and philanthropic efforts. As late as 2016, Lewis continued to perform in Las Vegas, where he first debuted his comedy routine back in 1949. File Photo: 07 September 2009 - Las Vegas, Nevada - Jerry Lewis. The close of the 44th Annual Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon at the South Point Hotel, Casino, Spa. Photo Credit: MJT/AdMedia
20 August 2017 - Jerry Lewis, the brash slapstick comic who became a pop culture sensation in his partnership with Dean Martin and then transformed himself into an auteur filmmaker of such comedic classics as The Nutty Professor and The Bellboy, has died in Las Vegas at the age of 91. For most of his career, Lewis was a complicated and sometimes polarizing figure. An undeniable comedic genius, he pursued a singular vision and commanded a rare amount of creative control over his work with Paramount Pictures and other studios. He legacy also includes more than $2.5 billion raised for the Muscular Dystrophy Association through the annual Labor Day telethon that he made an end-of-summer ritual for decades until he was relieved of the hosting job in 2011. In addition to his most famous films, Lewis also appeared in a number of notable works, such as Martin Scorseses The King of Comedy, but was largely offscreen from the late 60s on and was more active with his telethon and philanthropic efforts. As late as 2016, Lewis continued to perform in Las Vegas, where he first debuted his comedy routine back in 1949. File Photo: 7 December 2011 - Los Angeles, California - Jerry Lewis. Premiere Of Encore's "Method To The Madness Of Jerry Lewis" Held At The Paramount Studios lot. Photo Credit: Kevan Brooks/AdMedia
20 August 2017 - Jerry Lewis, the brash slapstick comic who became a pop culture sensation in his partnership with Dean Martin and then transformed himself into an auteur filmmaker of such comedic classics as The Nutty Professor and The Bellboy, has died in Las Vegas at the age of 91. For most of his career, Lewis was a complicated and sometimes polarizing figure. An undeniable comedic genius, he pursued a singular vision and commanded a rare amount of creative control over his work with Paramount Pictures and other studios. He legacy also includes more than $2.5 billion raised for the Muscular Dystrophy Association through the annual Labor Day telethon that he made an end-of-summer ritual for decades until he was relieved of the hosting job in 2011. In addition to his most famous films, Lewis also appeared in a number of notable works, such as Martin Scorseses The King of Comedy, but was largely offscreen from the late 60s on and was more active with his telethon and philanthropic efforts. As late as 2016, Lewis continued to perform in Las Vegas, where he first debuted his comedy routine back in 1949. File Photo: 12 April 2014 - Hollywood, California - Jerry Lewis. 2014 TCM Classic Film Festival - Jerry Lewis Hand & Footprint Ceremony held at the TCL Chinese Theatre. Photo Credit: Byron Purvis/AdMedia
20 August 2017 - Jerry Lewis, the brash slapstick comic who became a pop culture sensation in his partnership with Dean Martin and then transformed himself into an auteur filmmaker of such comedic classics as The Nutty Professor and The Bellboy, has died in Las Vegas at the age of 91. For most of his career, Lewis was a complicated and sometimes polarizing figure. An undeniable comedic genius, he pursued a singular vision and commanded a rare amount of creative control over his work with Paramount Pictures and other studios. He legacy also includes more than $2.5 billion raised for the Muscular Dystrophy Association through the annual Labor Day telethon that he made an end-of-summer ritual for decades until he was relieved of the hosting job in 2011. In addition to his most famous films, Lewis also appeared in a number of notable works, such as Martin Scorseses The King of Comedy, but was largely offscreen from the late 60s on and was more active with his telethon and philanthropic efforts. As late as 2016, Lewis continued to perform in Las Vegas, where he first debuted his comedy routine back in 1949. File Photo: 12 April 2014 - Hollywood, California - Jerry Lewis. 2014 TCM Classic Film Festival - Jerry Lewis Hand & Footprint Ceremony held at the TCL Chinese Theatre. Photo Credit: Byron Purvis/AdMedia
20 August 2017 - Jerry Lewis, the brash slapstick comic who became a pop culture sensation in his partnership with Dean Martin and then transformed himself into an auteur filmmaker of such comedic classics as The Nutty Professor and The Bellboy, has died in Las Vegas at the age of 91. For most of his career, Lewis was a complicated and sometimes polarizing figure. An undeniable comedic genius, he pursued a singular vision and commanded a rare amount of creative control over his work with Paramount Pictures and other studios. He legacy also includes more than $2.5 billion raised for the Muscular Dystrophy Association through the annual Labor Day telethon that he made an end-of-summer ritual for decades until he was relieved of the hosting job in 2011. In addition to his most famous films, Lewis also appeared in a number of notable works, such as Martin Scorseses The King of Comedy, but was largely offscreen from the late 60s on and was more active with his telethon and philanthropic efforts. As late as 2016, Lewis continued to perform in Las Vegas, where he first debuted his comedy routine back in 1949. File Photo: 12 April 2014 - Hollywood, California - Jerry Lewis, Robert Osborne. 2014 TCM Classic Film Festival - Jerry Lewis Hand & Footprint Ceremony held at the TCL Chinese Theatre. Photo Credit: Byron Purvis/AdMedia
20 August 2017 - Jerry Lewis, the brash slapstick comic who became a pop culture sensation in his partnership with Dean Martin and then transformed himself into an auteur filmmaker of such comedic classics as The Nutty Professor and The Bellboy, has died in Las Vegas at the age of 91. For most of his career, Lewis was a complicated and sometimes polarizing figure. An undeniable comedic genius, he pursued a singular vision and commanded a rare amount of creative control over his work with Paramount Pictures and other studios. He legacy also includes more than $2.5 billion raised for the Muscular Dystrophy Association through the annual Labor Day telethon that he made an end-of-summer ritual for decades until he was relieved of the hosting job in 2011. In addition to his most famous films, Lewis also appeared in a number of notable works, such as Martin Scorseses The King of Comedy, but was largely offscreen from the late 60s on and was more active with his telethon and philanthropic efforts. As late as 2016, Lewis continued to perform in Las Vegas, where he first debuted his comedy routine back in 1949. File Photo: 12 October 2004 - Hollywood, California - Stella Stevens and Jerry Lewis. 'The Nutty Professor' Screening in celebration of the DVD Release of 10 of Jerry Lewis' Classics held at Paramount Theatre. Photo Credit: Jacqui Wong/AdMedia