Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis' best work cannot be found in their films, but in their hilarious live appearances on "The Colgate Comedy Hour" from 1950 to 1955. Fortunately, all 28 kinescopes survive and capture the real Martin and Lewis. As solo artists, I always thought Dean was naturally funnier than Jerry — whether on his classic variety show or his 100-proof Vegas performances.
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Sorry it took so long to reply but I just moved to Vegas and it took me a whole week to obliterate my wad
I have to agree that their movies sucked. The audiences had to be mostly kids.
Jerry often said that Dean was a crack-up off stage and before them Groucho and Harpo agreed that Zeppo was the more "naturally" funny brother. A final word on Abbot and costello: I liked their fast paced Brooklynish patter, just great timing