King of Comedy: The Life and Art of Jerry Lewis by Shawn Levy Size:Hardcover: Pages: 334

Pages: 334

knife-edge suspense and a remarkable cast of characters

And he knows that in a matter of a few short hours he will have Billy all to himself

all the way up to the civil war that nearly tore their dynasty apart

Despite this

King of Comedy: The Life and Art of Jerry Lewis by Shawn Levy Size:Hardcover: Pages: 334For nearly fifty years, the world has been trying to figure out Jerry Lewis. Hip comedian, sentimental clown, Hollywood movie star, Vegas icon, innovative film director, tireless philanthropist: His public face is a confusion of clashing types. Shawn Levy's fascinating biography the product of vast research and interviews with contemporaries, admirers, foes, and even, briefly, Lewis himself traces the story of a man who defines High American Show Biz.