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Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin Radio Show- Henry Fonda

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 The Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin Radio Show was a comedy-variety program that aired on the NBC Radio Network from April 3, 1949, to July 14, 1953. The show was hosted by the popular comedy duo of Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin, and it featured a mix of music, comedy sketches, and celebrity guests.The show was known for its fast-paced and improvisational style of comedy. Lewis and Martin would often riff on each other and on current events, and they were not afraid to push the boundaries of what was considered acceptable on radio at the time. The show also featured a regular cast of characters, including Lewis's mother, Rachel; his friend, Norman; and Martin's love interest, Mona.The Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin Radio Show was a huge success, and it helped to cement Lewis and Martin's status as two of the most popular entertainers in the country. The show was also notable for its diverse audience, which included both young and old listeners.Some of the most popular segments on the show included:
  • "The Telephone Call": A sketch in which Lewis would impersonate a variety of different characters, such as a doctor, a lawyer, and a salesman.
  • "The Man on the Street": A sketch in which Lewis would interview passersby on the street.
  • "The Dean Martin Songbook": A segment in which Martin would sing some of his most popular songs.
  • "The Celebrity Guest": Each week, the show would feature a different celebrity guest, such as Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, and Lucille Ball.
The Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin Radio Show was a groundbreaking program that helped to change the face of radio comedy. It was also a showcase for the talents of two of the most gifted entertainers of their generation.
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