Summaries

The story of the 10-year rocky relationship between Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis.

Even at the start of his singing career, Dean Martin is an impressive gentleman, big, tall, handsome, exquisitely dressed, fitting his nightingale voice and naturally classy appeal, even though his womanizing costs him enough in alimony to declare bankruptcy. Jerry Lewis on the other hand is an unsightly schmuck, whose buffoon version of stand-up comedy is an agent's nightmare. When he accepts playing MC in a show with Dean, he tries interacting with him, and they hit gold judging by the audience's reactions. Initially Dean wants to walk off and stay a solo act, but success as a duo is irresistible, and they rocket together, even in Hollywood. However in time they fall out of friendship as their characters and lifestyle clash, and Dean still dreams of solo success.—KGF Vissers

Details

Keywords
  • three word title
  • character names as title
  • dean martin character
  • jerry lewis character
  • lew wasserman character
Genres
  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Biography
Release date Nov 23, 2002
Countries of origin United States Canada
Official sites CBS
Language English
Filming locations Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Production companies Sony Pictures Television Storyline Entertainment St. Amos Productions

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 32m
Color Color Black and White
Sound mix Stereo
Aspect ratio 1.33 : 1

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