Jerry Lewis – MRQE

Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis (TV)

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

It will surprise few to discover that star of stage and screen Jerry Lewis has sought to amuse others since he was five years old. Since that early age, audiences split their sides watching his wacky antics, whilst wannabe comics aspired to his prolific career, from his solo work to his double act with Dean Martin. Indeed, many of his famous fans share stories of affection and admiration for the now 86-year-old performer and filmmaker in Gregg Barsons documentary. Steven Spielberg, Quentin Tarantino, Eddie Murphy and Jerry Seinfeld are among those waxing lyrical about Lewis particular brand of genius, and his place in the annals of history. Including a cavalcade of hilarious clips from eight decades in the spotlight, Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis examines the icon and his influence, and is essential viewing for aficionados of the man and his legacy.

The Nutty Professor (V)

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

To impress a beautiful girl, Harold Kelp, the grandson of professor Julius Kelp, who created a potion to transform his personality, gets his hands on his grandfather’s secret elixir and unleashes his destructive alter ego, Jack.

From Darkness to Light

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Explores Jerry Lewis’ unreleased 1972 film “The Day The Clown Cried,” its mysterious disappearance, and the search for footage. Includes interviews with Lewis’ associates and previously unseen production content.

Way… Way Out

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0000

A platonically wed American couple run a lunar weather station near an unwed Soviet couple.

Sammy Davis, Jr.: I’ve Gotta Be Me

Sat, 23 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

A star-studded roster of interviewees (including Jerry Lewis, Whoopi Goldberg and Billy Crystal) pay tribute to the legendary, multi-talented song-and-dance man.

Max Rose

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

An ageing jazz pianist learns something about his wife of 65 years, leading him to question their life together.

The Trust

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

A pair of cops investigating a drug invasion stumble upon a mysterious bank vault.

The Day the Clown Cried

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

An unfinished and unreleased Swedish-French comedy-drama about a Circus clown imprisoned in a Nazi concentration camp.

Cookie

Sat, 23 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Cookie Voltecki is the illegitimate daughter of mobster Dino Capisco, who has just finished thirteen years in prison. Since being released from jail, all that Dino wants is to settle some old scores, and make up for lost time with his daughter.

That’s My Boy

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Jack Jackson, the greatest football player in Ridgefield College history, is disappointed that his only son Junior is an uncoordinated, allergy-ridden bookworm. He uses his athletic reputation and standing as #1 alumni contributor to pressure the coach to take Junior onto the team. In addition, he pays the tuition of Junior’s financially needy classmate Bill Baker, a potential all-American, with the understanding that he will room with Junior and mentor him athletically and socially. Junior’s initial efforts as quarterback prove disastrous and further complications arise when the room mates both fall in love with the same co-ed.