Throwback Thursday Comedy Special: Jerry Lewis Reminisces About His Days as a Borscht Belt Busboy

Jerry Lewis' gift of comedy lasted about 85 years, from his stage debut at age 5 in the Catskills until his death in 2017. Over the years we have posted video clips of some of his best shtick. But Jerry also left behind a collection of interviews in which he reminisces about parts of his career that aren't widely known.

On October 27, 2000, Jerry was interviewed by Sam Denoff in San Diego, California. In this excerpt, he talks about the Borscht Belt, working as a busboy at Brown's Hotel, and how it launched him into the world of comedy and entertainment. 

Enjoy!

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