The REAL Jerry Lewis Story A Memoir by Rick Saphire

The REAL Jerry Lewis Story is an addendum to everything that has been written about legendary American entertainer Jerry Lewis. The surprising details discuss the true story of Jerry Lewis's entrance into show business and debunk the urban legends that have been associated with Mr. Lewis's life and career since the 1940s. Jerry Lewis was only one member of a show business dynasty that included his son, Gary Lewis, the legendary 1960s rock 'n' roll star of Gary Lewis and the Playboys. Learn the shocking details of Jerry Lewis's relationship with his son and how it was actually Gary Lewis's mother, big band singer Patti Palmer, who was responsible for Gary's rise to fame.The real Jerry Lewis Story is written by Rick Saphire, who has been in the entertainment business since the 1950s and whose association with Jerry Lewis goes back to the beginnings of Saphire's career as a child performer. Rick Sapphire was, at one time, Jerry Lewis's personal manager and not only wrote about the world-renowned King of Comedy but actually lived part of the story.The world is still fascinated with the musical comedy team of Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis.