Disorientator
Member
RIP
One of my favorites as a kid.
Thanks for the laughs Mr. Lewis.
One of my favorites as a kid.
Thanks for the laughs Mr. Lewis.
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Jerry Lewis passes away at 91.
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Meh, he made some absolutely disgusting stereotypes of Asian minorities and generally seemed like miserable old white man (see below)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8SfWiNhTJo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8SfWiNhTJo
Spiritual_Chaos
Banned
Haven't seen many films with him.
But I remember seeing this on TV in like 90-91 when I was 7 years old. Took me a lifetime to figure out who starred in it and what the title was. All I remembered was a scene on a roof, and that catwoman was in it somehow.
But I remember seeing this on TV in like 90-91 when I was 7 years old. Took me a lifetime to figure out who starred in it and what the title was. All I remembered was a scene on a roof, and that catwoman was in it somehow.
valkillmore
Member
Comedy legend. One of if not the most cheritable people on the history of the world. RIP
ElRenoRaven
Member
Holyshit. Just saw the news. That sucks to hear. Guy did so much. RIP Jerry.
Chmpocalypse
Blizzard
The Day the Clown Died. He had a long, somewhat complicated life. Reviled and loved. A fascinating person.
alfredofroylan
Member
Rest in Peace Mr. Director.
Fancyarcher
Member
This is so eerie coming two weeks after I listened to the projection booth's podcast of The Bellboy, wow.
I'm a fan of his first four films as a director (The Bellboy, The Ladies Man, The Errand Boy & The Nutty Professor), as well some of his movies with Martin, and even with all of the poor comedies he did later, he gave some terrific later day performances in films like The King of Comedy. He may have been a bit annoying to some, but he was a great physical comedian. RIP!
I'm a fan of his first four films as a director (The Bellboy, The Ladies Man, The Errand Boy & The Nutty Professor), as well some of his movies with Martin, and even with all of the poor comedies he did later, he gave some terrific later day performances in films like The King of Comedy. He may have been a bit annoying to some, but he was a great physical comedian. RIP!
UncleSporky
Member
He may have been a good person at one point but unfortunately this news just makes me remember this article I read a while back about how much a piece of shit he ended up being, telling racist jokes on stage and such. I think it was even linked from GAF.
https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/9bzkjz/jerry-lewis-is-still-alive
Still...it's a sad time when a one-time legend leaves us.
uncelestial
Member
He had many problematic views but I won't recount them now. RIP.
Faynwulf
Member
Always bet on gaf to shit on a recently deceased person. This guy was an actor who said some questionable things at an age where nothing should be taken at face value and not someone who commited crimes against humanity.
RIP - I always loved his films when I was a kid. I should watch some again now that I'm older.
RIP - I always loved his films when I was a kid. I should watch some again now that I'm older.
Pupperbabysassy
Member
RIP
Damn. Entertainment legend and deservedly so. Rest easy and in peace.
King of Comedy and something with Dino needs to be watched again now.
Feels like we're really losing many giants of entertainment now. Unavoidable but damn is the stream of losses steady. Least Lewis got to 91 - that's a damn good age for a guy from his generation.
King of Comedy and something with Dino needs to be watched again now.
Feels like we're really losing many giants of entertainment now. Unavoidable but damn is the stream of losses steady. Least Lewis got to 91 - that's a damn good age for a guy from his generation.
brianjones
Member
RIP.. really enjoyed his work
over the past year I watched errand boy, bellboy, ladies man and nutty professor
over the past year I watched errand boy, bellboy, ladies man and nutty professor
shawnbuddy
Member
A long, interesting and creative life. He refused to be boring. RIP.
kidtamagotchi
Member
Though I don't agree with some of his views, I cannot discount his talent.
Lloyd Flayvin especially mourns...
Lloyd Flayvin especially mourns...
FullMetaltech
Member
Didn't even know he was that old. Bit yeah loved his stuff as a kid. RIP.
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
RIP Jerry Lewis
TwiztidElf
Member
Hypocritical GAF at it's best.
RIP and god bless racist.
RIP and god bless racist.
Oh man you're right. Someone from a different era has different sensibilities than us.
ClivePwned
Member
Every weekend as a kid there was a Lewis or Lewis and Martin movie or two on the telly. He sure turned into a grumpy shit but he made a lot of people happy for so many years. Me included.
OpinionatedCyborg
Member
Pupperbabysassy
Member
Just found out that Dick Gregory died too.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/life...-and-civil-rights-activist-dies-84/583899001/
https://www.usatoday.com/story/life...-and-civil-rights-activist-dies-84/583899001/
AngmarsKing701
Member
RIP to a true legend
Yep been a rough week for Comedy Legends. Brought Smiles to countless lives when people needed them and in the case of Gregory was a great fighter for equality.
He had some really sad and unfortunate views late in his life but it's also tough to know how much of that was brought on by mental illness. It's no secret that he battled a lot of demons and even tried to commit suicied at least once.
Hopefully he can find some peace,he was involved with some fantastic comedy, he made some garbage statements but did a lot of good with his actions, especially those with disabilities. People either loved him, or hated him.
Hopefully he can find some peace,he was involved with some fantastic comedy, he made some garbage statements but did a lot of good with his actions, especially those with disabilities. People either loved him, or hated him.
Walter White Walker
Member
Never thought he was funny, like at all. But then I'm not generally a fan of slapstick.
Nonetheless, RIP.
Nonetheless, RIP.
CampbellzSoup
Member
Was this the telethon man?
Yeah, his telethon for muscular dystrophy was probably the most well known of its kind. His humanitarian work is some of the best any entertainer has ever done.
RIP. He had some unfortunate political views late in life, but he still did a lot of good for a lot of people throughout his life and he was a comedy legend.
eso76
Member
I just did. Holy shit, that was painful
You mean the one in which he's being as uncooperative as possible with the interviewer who basically keeps asking him how does it feel being beyond old, right ?
Legendary.
Silent Chief
Member
Grew up watching old Jerry Lewis movies. RIP
Corronchilejano
Member
Jerry Lewis was a man from another time. A very racist, sexist, xenophobic time. I enjoyed his movies for what they were.
Netherscourge
Banned
The last of the Rat Pack has gone.
End of an Era.
End of an Era.
NoFaceNico
Member
It sucks that we'll have to wait but I really don't blame him because of the current political climate we're in. It's an incredibly smart move on his part. This way people can mourn him appropriately without being distracted by what is most likely a very ill conceived bit of comedy that didn't fly back then and certainly couldn't have aged well now (or in the next 10 years).
bengraven
Member
Rest in peace Mr. Lewis. You were a true legend and gave a lot of people including myself a lot of laughs. Personally love some of your movies set in the war and of course Cinderfella.
Personally though he did seem to be a hit or mess person. Some say he was great while others say he was a complete and total shit. But that's a topic for another day once we've stopped mourning.
Look at how the heads look so different in the bodies.
This is clearly Photoshop.
Personally though he did seem to be a hit or mess person. Some say he was great while others say he was a complete and total shit. But that's a topic for another day once we've stopped mourning.
Look at how the heads look so different in the bodies.
This is clearly Photoshop.
Glendemonium
Member
Amazing, he lived a long life. He did so much for others, I remember seeing those telethons back in the 80s and 90s.
God Speed Sir.
God Speed Sir.