Jerry Lewis has been one of the most popular, prolific, and inventive figures in American show business since the late 1940s. As a performer, director, writer, and producer, he has created an enormously entertaining body of work in film, television, and live performance that is deeply personal while offering a fascinating view of American culture.  In this very special event, Lewis will discuss his life and career with the film director, actor, and author Peter Bogdanovich (The Last Picture Show, Paper Moon, What's Up, Doc?). The two have been friends for more than forty-five years, and nobody can offer a more informed perspective on Lewis's artistry than Bogdanovich, who has written authoritative works on such directors as Orson Welles, John Ford, and Howard Hawks.

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The evening will include a conversation and clips from such films as The Nutty Professor, The Ladies Man, and The Errand Boy, and from Lewis's television appearances with Dean Martin on The Colgate Comedy Hour.

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The King of Comedy: Jerry Lewis in Conversation with Peter Bogdanovich

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