Jerry Lewis THEATRE

On September 30, 1969, Jerry Lewis formed the, "Jerry Lewis Cinema Corporation" in association with the Network Cinema Corporation. This was done in order to create theaters to be operated by a minimum of two people. They had Italian Cinematografica Projection systems which automated nearly every process for exhibition (the curtain, music, house lights, etc...sounds a bit like "Uncle Eddy"). Another stipulation was that all of the "franchisees" could only show family ("G" rated) films. The first 350-seat theater was built in Old Bridge, New Jersey and by the end of the first quarter in 1973 there were 190 theaters. The chain met unfortunate demise in 1980.

Jerry Lewis Live, 1984 (A great show! Very similar to his tour)

He was in an off Broadway production of "Hellzapoppin."

Jerry worked with the U.S.A. Broadway show, "Damn Yankees."

Jerry worked with the European tour of "Damn Yankees."

According to an e-mail from Chris Lewis, Jerry Lewis performed in Melbourne, Australia February 12-16, 2001 at the Crown Casino. It was 5, one-man shows.

In August of 2000, Mr. Lewis took ill and had to cancel engagements in Australia.

THE ORLEANS in Las Vegas signed a 20 year contract with Mr. Lewis for him to perform regularly on their stage.

Jerry Lewis WAS scheduled to appear at Madison Square Garden in March 2002.

Jerry Lewis at Times Center, for the Museum of Moving Image, November, 2008 --a great night.

Since July 1996, this web page has undergone many updates. . . .:-)