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(CJL) Chris Lewis, Museum Director

Moderator presents question #33 from Yoda: Where is Jerry now?

Cjl says, "yoda, he is preparing to leave for London tomorrow."

Moderator presents the speaker with question #34 from Dianne: Is Mr. Lewis going to be in the remakes he just got the rights for -- The Errand Boy, and I believe Cinderfella?

Cjl says, "Dianne, I understand that he will have a small part in the Errand Boy, as well as being the Executive Producer."

Moderator presents question #42 from Jlgirl: How soon will the site accept orders for "The Big Mouth"?

Cjl says, "jlgirl, we are currently accepting orders."

Moderator presents question #44 from Rahz: "Chris, you said in a previous chat that you had some stage experience. Care to tell us more about this?

Cjl says, "rahz, no."

Moderator presents the speaker with question #43 from Jlgirl: Did Bobby Hirano of Geisha Boy keep in touch with Jerry over these years?

Cjl says, "jlgirl, I understand that he has." Cjl says, "and I think my dad said that he just heard from him recently."

Moderator presents question #48 from Dianne: Is there ever a chance anyone will ever get to see "The Day The Clown Cried"?

Cjl says, "dianne, this film has been tied up indefinitely in international courts due to the producer not completing his obligations on the project."

Moderator presents question #47 from Jlgirl: Has Jerry designated someone to answer all his fan mail per factoid-he couldn't possibly answer it all?

Cjl says, "jlgirl, yes, he has a lady who has been handling his fan mail for 27 years."

Moderator presents question #49 from Alli: what was Jerry's stage name in Sailor Beware?

Cjl says, "Alli, it was Melvin Jones."

Moderator presents question #36 from Jlgirl: Is there a Broadway Soundtrack of DY with Jerry and cast available or planned?

Cjl says, "jlgirl, he is planning on recording one once the London production begins." Moderator presents question #37 from Kikibird: Do you have any information on Jerry's remake of The Errand Boy (1961)?

Moderator presents question #38 from Alli: how old are you chris? and are you available |-)

Cjl says, "kikibird, the rights to the remake have been purchased by TouchStone Pictures and Jerry will be executive producer."

Moderator presents question #39 from Jlgirl: Do you foresee a museum that will house Jerry's memorabilia that fans can tour in person?

Cjl says, "jlgirl, yes, we are currently developing a travelling museum tour for shopping malls around the country."

Moderator presents question #40 from Heylaaady: Could you tell us a bit about Jerry's development of video assist for filmmaking-How did the actors respond at first, etc.(I think he deserves an Oscar for this !)

Cjl says, "heylaaady, I agree that he should get an Oscar. He developed the system to direct himself in the Bellboy, 1960. All of the actors involved thought is was genius, as did the studios and the Sony Corp."

Moderator presents question #54 from Jlgirl: Chris, what other baseball teams besides the Dodgers did Jerry enjoy the most?

Cjl says, "jlgirl, he personally played with the Yankees, Tigers, White Sox, Cubs, Pirates, Giants, Astros, and Dodgers."

Moderator presents question #70 from Lester: Will the Jerry Lewis Show that was on in the late 60s ever be seen on cable TV?

Cjl says, "Lester, we are currently looking into releasing edited-down versions of those shows within the next few years."

Moderator presents question #71 from Heylaaady: /ask Chris, any chance of a video release of outtakes etc. from the movies- they must be fabulous.

Cjl says, "heylaady, yes, this is something we are also currently developing and the results will be far beyond your imagination."

Moderator presents question #58 from Kikibird: cjl How come you didn't speak on your dads biography on A&E as Anthony did?

Cjl says, "kikibird, I guess the producer didn't think I was handsome enough...."

Moderator presents question #69 from Dianne: Is there any chance of ever getting a "Best of the Telethon" compilation such as is shown at Telethon breaks...?"

Cjl says, "dianne, no, because all material owned by MDA must be used only for telethon purposes as per their agreements with the talent."

Moderator presents question #52 from Lester: Will there ever be a video presentation of Damn Yankees?

Cjl says, "Lester, the producers are currently discussing a film version with Jerry."

Moderator presents question #55 from Dianne: Is Mr. Lewis still enjoying his Damn Yankees roll as much as when it began?

Cjl says, "Dianne, I would say he is enjoying it even more and enjoys taking it to different parts of the country and now to Europe."

Moderator presents question #78 from Alli: It looks like some of Jerry's props and posters are behind you...can you tell us what they are about?

Cjl says, "Alli, this cane is one of the original show props from Damn Yankees, and is signed by Jerry and available in our Museum Store."

Cjl says, "The Nutty Professor Limited Edition Movie Poster is another one of the items in our store. The Jerry Lewis just sings album is an original 1956 copy, and the Nutty Professor mask is what I use on Halloween."

Moderator presents question #65 from Kikibird: cjl What color are your dads eyes?

Cjl says, "hazel."

Moderator presents question #59 from Dianne: Do you and Mr. Lewis stay in touch with Gary, and what are his activities lately?

Cjl says, "Dianne, yes, we talk to Gary all the time and he is busier than ever singing with his group, Gary Lewis and the Playboys all around the world."

Moderator presents question #68 from Starangel: Chris Will Jerry get a break from "Damn Yankee's" to do the Telethon?

Cjl says, "Starangel, yes, he ends his shows in London the first week in August to return to Los Angeles and prepare the telethon."

Moderator presents question #81 from Dianne: Was Jerry involved in the development of this Museum, and is he happy with the results?

Cjl says, "Dianne, yes, he was very involved and his very happy with its progress."

Moderator presents question #82 from Elton: ls "The Damn yankees"coming to Vancouver Canada?

Cjl says, "Elton, I understand that after London, a tour of Canada is being discussed."

Moderator presents question #84 from Heylaaady: /ask Chris, Did Jerry and Dean really knock Hope and Crosby off a live TV show??

Moderator presents question #94 from Elton: Does Jerry Lewis own any pets?

Cjl says, "Yes, they did. It was a telethon that Hope and Crosby were doing and Dean and Jerry were scheduled for a 5 minute slot and ended up doing 30 minutes. Bing was so afraid that Jerry would remove his toupee that he left the theater while they were on stage."

Cjl says, "Elton, yes, he has two Shitzu puppies that travel with him everywhere."

Moderator presents the speaker with question #80 from Kikibird: cjl What's your opinion on Shawn Levy's biography on your dad?

Cjl says, "Kikibird, it was about 10% fact and 90% speculation in my opinion."

Moderator presents question #62 from Lester: Did Jerry and Dean ever have any conversations before Dean passed away?

Cjl says, "lester, yes, they actually had become very close again after 1989, and Dean's telegram to my father the opening night of Damn Yankees on Broadway was the one he cherished the most."

Moderator presents question #104 from Jlgirl: - Who keeps adding comments to the end of my questions?!

Cjl says, "Jlgirl, we call them cyber gremlins and that's why I have the cane..."

Moderator presents question #110 from Lester: Some of the greatest moments I have ever seen on the Tonight Show were years ago when Jerry was substituting for Carson. Any chance any of that might be unearthed for public view?

Cjl says, "Lester, we do have kinescope copies of these shows from 1970. But I don't know if we will ever be able to release them."

Moderator presents the speaker with question #109 from Jlgirl: Who will be overseeing these travelling museum shows?

Cjl says, "Jlgirl, I will be doing it personally with a staff of professional exhibitors. We are also planning a permanent location for a museum of film comedy in the future."

Moderator presents the speaker with question #105 from Dianne: I was privileged to be in the audience at Universal when Jerry got his standing ovation at the first "Comic Relief" Any possibility of his doing any more of these?

Cjl says, "Dianne, I was there too and it was one of the most incredible experiences that I can remember in all the years that I travelled with my father as his Stage Manager."

Moderator presents the speaker with question #97 from Alli: Chris you seem to have such a great handle on this trivia - do you have a photographic memory?

Cjl says, "if his time his available when comic relief is happening, he would of course do the show again."

Cjl says, "Alli, yes, unfortunately. This is why I rarely sleep at night."

Moderator presents question #98 from Starangel: Why is Jerry so involved with the MDA telethon??

Cjl says, "Starangel, that is a very good question. My father has never revealed his motives for the work he has done since 1949 for MDA. To date, he has raised over 1.5 billion dollars for patient care and research. I must quote him by saying "It doesn't matter why I do it, just that I do it.""

Moderator presents question #126 from Elton: Chris,have you met any of the stars that Jerry worked with while he was filming his movies?lf yes,can you name a few stars,Stella Stevens,Milton Berle and of course Dean?

Cjl says, "Elton - Yes I have met most of the stars after 1960 or so, and I have many fond memories of Peter Lawford, Sammy Davis Jr, Kathleen Freeman, Judith Anderson, Charlie Callas, and many more !!"

Moderator presents question #88 from Elton: What was Jerry's first movie which he directed?

Cjl says, "The Bellboy released in 1960"

Moderator presents question #129 from Dianne: Is your father honored by the number of comedians today who give due credit to your father's influence?

Cjl says, "Dianne - Yes very much so and he is good friends with most of them..."

Moderator presents question #131 from Heylaaady: /ask I just saw one of the Colgate Comedy Hours from, I think, 1950 at the Museum of TV and Radio - how did "The Boys" deal with those shows- not too much rehearsing, lots of ad-libs, or did they just seem extraordinarily loose? :-)

Cjl says, "Heylaaady - There was rehearsal but the magic of M&L was the chemistry and sponteneity between them...."

Moderator presents question #145 from Dianne: If Mr. Lewis had not been blessed with the career that he has, what would he have aspired to do? Baseball? ... (computer geek?)

Cjl says, "Dianne - Yes baseball was his first love and at a point in his life he had to decide between comedy and first base."

Moderator presents question #147 from Nyrican: I've seen Jerry attempt to play a set of drums on the 1991 telethon besides L. Bellson - can he really play an instrument ?

Cjl says, "Nyrican - He does have natural talent in many areas, especially where musical ability or timing is required."

Moderator presents question #154 from Heylaaady: May I respectfully suggest that the London venue be re-named the "Pa-laaadeeeeium"?

Cjl says, "Heylaaady - that's a great idea..."

Moderator presents question #146 from Melvin: Has Jerry Lewis appeared in any other Bob Hope films?

Cjl says, "Melvin - Yes Martin and Lewis did a cameo in Road to Bali."

Moderator presents question #116 from Dianne: Chris, will you be posting locations for the traveling museum here?

Cjl says, "Dianne - Yes we will !!"

Moderator presents question #123 from Melvin: When did Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin first appear in Europe?

Cjl says, "Melvin - Their first European performance was in Scotland in 1953."

Moderator presents question #153 from Jlgirl: Jerry released JL Magic Book of Tricks I understand with Geisha boy promotion-were there many copies of this?

Cjl says, "Jlgirl - Not too many copies. I have found a few in used book stores over the years."

Moderator presents question #160 from Lester: Has Jerry Lewis performed much in Asia?

Cjl says, "Lester - He performed in Japan and Hong Kong in the early '70's but not since then."

Moderator presents question #159 from Nyrican: will there ever be a release of the weeklong Jerry Lewis talk show he had in the mid 80's

Cjl says, "Nyrican - The 5 pilot shows that he did for Metromedia were never aired after the pilot period. And I don't know if they will be shown again."

Moderator presents question #161 from Heylaaady: /ask What's the silliest thing Jerry's ever done that we don't know about?

Cjl says, "Heylaaady - Probably jumping into a pool in his tuxedo to break up a stuffy Hollywood party."