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- Verlag: Celestial Arts; Auflage: Abridged (Juli 1997)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 1574531263
- ISBN-13: 978-1574531268
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 22,1 x 12,7 x 2 cm
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"Americans had never seen a grown man behave this way before," notes Shawn Levy. From Lewis' upbringing as the son of a struggling show biz dad, to his heyday as one half of the Lewis and Martin team that was the hottest act in the business, to his career as the host of charity telethons, Levy presents Lewis in all his comic glory and horror. There's his inspired work with Dean Martin at Atlantic City's 500 Club in 1946; the "Jewish Bataan death march" promotional tour for the movie "The Nutty Professor"; and, later, Lewis, star of movies for kids, who mistreated his family.
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Anyone who has paid more than cursory attention to daft comedian Jerry Lewis knows he has a dark, angry side. That fascinating contradiction lies at the heart of Levy's account of Lewis' phenomenally successful half-century as movie and TV star, director, credible dramatic actor, and now Broadway star (his production of Damn Yankees is touring to sellout crowds). Lewis inspires polarized reactions, from mawkish acclaim to hostile scorn, sometimes simultaneously: one critic called him a "witless genius." Levy reconciles the various Jerries--the shrieking, infantile idiot, Mr. Showbiz, earnest artiste, Gallic film auteur, philanthropist, and elder statesman--and probes such touchy areas as the controversy behind his role as muscular dystrophy spokesperson (virtually his only gig during a lengthy dry spell) and his addiction to Percodan. In a bizarre epilogue, Levy recites his personal encounters with Lewis, who capriciously turned from cooperative subject to hostile adversary, sounding an appropriately unsettling note to conclude this riveting account of a performer who is virtually the last remnant of a showbiz tradition stretching from the borscht belt to Vegas and beyond. Gordon Flagg
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The last words in Shawn Levy's book are "And I was able to write the most truthful account of his (Jerry Lewis's) life that I could" You've got to add the question: So why didn't he do it? Although this book is well written and shows Jerry's early years (the years before the Martin-Lewis partnership) very skillful and insightful, it fails completely in two basic aspects: 1.) Levy dislikes Lewis and therefore concentrates on the negative aspects of Jerry's personality; he quotes almost without exception bad reviews (sometimes obviously only to agree with and please himself). Why are there no remarks of Jerry's friends and people who worked closely with him in the years of his masterpieces (Kathleen Freeman a single exception) - Levy trusts more in the prattle of an ex- moll of Sam Giancana, for instance). 2.) the book's misleading subtitle is "The Life and Art of..." - but when it comes to the art of filmmaking, Levy shows a total inability of understanding the masterful talent of Lewis as an actor and director. I'm sure that Levy has not even seen all of Lewis's movies (one of the best Tashlin-Lewis films WHO'S MINDING THE STORE is only shortly mentioned twice) and seems to have not enough or the wrong kind of humor to discern the art in them. And it gets even worse: Levy seems to think that Lewis only is really impressive when he inadvertently shows his own personality and does not really act (the author's examples: the Buddy Love part of THE NUTTY PROFESSOR or Langford in THE KING OF COMEDY). So what you get is a picture of Jerry Lewis that is a picture Shawn Levy wants to make you believe is the truth. Anyone who wants to read a well balanced (and I don't mean white-washed, but yellow-press-stylized neither) biography and especially a treatment about Jerry Lewis the artist will consider this book a waste of time and the author only one or two steps ahead of Kitty Kelley.
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I love biographies that meet three criteria: 1)about an interesting person, 2)well researched, 3) well written. Shawn Levy has met all three in this compelling look at one of America's funniest and most controversial entertainers. Levy dug deep, talked to the right people, found the right materials, and put it together in a highly-readable and informative book. He has a hip, fast-moving, smart and fluid style of writing. I still think Jerry Lewis is very funny; now I know why he's also disliked by many people, and what drives him. I have new respect for Lewis. I also look forward to more books from Levy.
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Although the book appears to be well researched the author displays so much contempt for Jerry Lewis and for his work that one begins to wonder why he even bothered to write it. It is no surprise, from Lewis' lonely neglected childhood that he grew up to be a self-centred insecure individual who constantly craved attention and adulation. However, he seems to share these characteristics with many great artisic people. What about his multifaceted talent and the pleasure he gave to his millions of fans? What about the millions of dollars he raised for charity? He criticizes Lewis for being selfish and wanting to do everything his way. How does he differ from contemporaries like Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra?
Instead of accepting Lewis for the person he is, the book is filled with constant criticism. The author derides a lifetime of Lewis' work even though much of it was commercially successful. He appears to gloat over Lewis' failures. Anyone who reads this book will get an extremely negatively biased view of Jerry Lewis.
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Well researched but terribly biased.
Although the book appears to be well researched the author displays so much contempt for Jerry Lewis and for his work that one begins to wonder why he even bothered to write it. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 11. Mai 2000 von Sydney Schatzker
TOO MUCH LEVY, NOT ENOUGH LEWIS
At the beginning of the book, Levy implies that he will trace Lewis's life as a parallel to American culture from the 40s to the present day. He does not deliver. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 22. September 1999 veröffentlicht
Well balanced, beautifully written
King of Comedy debunks many myths about Lewis, and presents a raw, painful picture of the real man. It's a picture that makes me happy he wasn't my father, and one which has soured... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 7. Juli 1999 von darrene@techtalk.com.au
Levy's King: Exhausting, Fascinating Look at Complex Artist
My life-long fascination with Jerry Lewis has been inexplicable. At once smarmy and gentle, straight forward and evasive, Jerry Lewis is once and for all crowned King. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 6. Mai 1998 veröffentlicht
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