Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis - the crooner and the clown. They were the best-known comedy duo of their day. When they performed, whether on stage, television, or in the movies, the sky was the limit and the laughter was end... more »less. Disk 1 At War With the Army Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis' first starring vehicle together, AT WARE WITH THE ARMY, is a hilarious slapstick comedy about two buddies' mishaps at an army training camp during World War II. Dean Martin is Vic Puccinelli, a newly promoted sergeant who finds himself head over heels in love with pretty Polly Bergen. Desperate, Martin enlists the aid of his bumbling pal Alvin Corwin (Jerry Lewis) to help him win her over. See the laugh-out-loud comedy that catapulted this talented duo to fame. Disk 2 Colgate Comedy Hour I & II Episode 1: When it came to comedy in the early 1950s, no one was hotter than the team of Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis. When they hosted The Colgate Comedy Hour, they brought their unique brand of nuttiness to one of TV's best comedy-variety shows. Watch as the smooth crooning style of Dean Martin and the slapstick lunacy of Jerry Lewis mix hilariously with their guests. Featuring the Polly Bergen and Dean Martin dues "You and Your Beautiful Eyes," and the dancing of Bob Fosse and Mary Ann Niles. Episode 2: The craziness continues with Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis in this next edition of The Colgate Comedy Hour. The laughs keep building as Dean and Jerry welcome guests Connie Russell, Ray Malone, Danny Arnold (who later created the hit sitcom Barney Miller) and others. For any fan of Martin and Lewis, or early television in general, this VHS/DVD is a "must have!" Disk 3 Colgate Comedy Hour III & IV Episode 1: When Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, the top comedy act of the 1950s, hosted The Colgate Comedy Hour, everyone knew what to expect - lots of laughs! These two episodes from one of television's earliest variety shows offer the singer and comedian at their hilarious best. Laugh along as they welcome Dorothy Dandridge, Danny Arnold (who later created the hit TV sitcom Barney Miller), actors Donald MacBride, Marion Marshall, and Bob & Eddie Mayo in this funny edition of the early TV variety show. Episode 2: More laughs as in store as Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis host another episode of The Colgate Comedy Hour. Dean sings with Helen O'Connell, Bob Fosse dances with Mary Ann Niles, and Jerry wreaks his usual comedy havoc throughout the hour. It's Martin and Lewis at their funniest. Disk 4 Colgate Comedy Hour V & VI Episode 1: In the early 1950s when variety shows were the staple of that new invention called "television," people stayed home to watch. When Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis hosted The Colgate Comedy Hour, viewers knew to expect the unexpected. And that's exactly what they got. The world's hottest comedy act of the time welcomes Jack Benny (as "Phil Abrams"), Vera Miles, Milton Frome, Sylvia Hickle, Hank Mann, Margery Maude, Marvin Middlebird, and The Nick Castle Dancers. Dean also sings one of his classics, "Mambo Italiano." Episode 2: In this next episode of the classic TV variety program, Martin and Lewis continue to show why they were the world's Number One comedy act. There are plenty of laughs as Dean and Jerry continue to ply their trademarked brand of comedy. Nobody is immune to their comedic assault, especially guest stars Margaret Dumont, Ray Malone, and Mike Mazurki. For any Martin and Lewis fan, or for anyone who just wants to laugh, this is a must-see! Disk 5 Colgate Comedy Hour VII In the early 1950s, anybody who was big in show business appeared on The Colgate Comedy Hour, and at the time, there was nobody bigger than Martin and Lewis. Debonair crooner Dean Martin and nutty Jerry Lewis made an unlikely duo. But the combination ignited laughs all over the world. See for yourself why hosts Dean and Jerry were the best, as they welcome Dick Humphreys, Gretchen Houser, the singing group The Treniers and others in this look back at a more innocent, but funny time in television. At The Movies with Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis After Dean and Jerry conquered the world with their live performances, they next tackled films. And they did so just as successfully. Here are trailers from some classic Martin and Lewis movies - The Caddy; Hollywood or Bust; Jumping Jacks; Living It Up; Pardners; Sailor Beware; Scared Stiff; Three Ring Circus; and You're Never Too Young.« less
Director:Laurent Preyale Creators:Laurent Preyale, Antoine Disle Genres:Comedy, Television Sub-Genres:Comedy, Comedy Studio:PASSPORT VIDEO Format:DVD - Black and White DVD Release Date: 08/26/2003 Release Year: 2003 Run Time: 0hr 26min Screens: Black and White Number of Discs: 5 SwapaDVD Credits: 5 Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 0 Edition: Box set MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated) Languages:English See Also:
"This is a fantastic collection of seven episodes of the Colgate Comedy Hour featuring Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis. The telecast, with Dean and Jerry as hosts, ran from around 1951-1954. This collection is filled with several funny skits and memorable songs, as well as a stellar supporting cast of classic
Hollywood film stars. We are also treated to vintage Colgate commercials, as these specials are left entirely intact.As a bonus the duos classic "At War with the Army" is features on disc one, and disc five finds "At the Movies with Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis", where several of the comedy teams sixteen feature films are featured using the original (or re-release) trailers. In short, this collection is a great start to what will hopefully lead to Dean and Jerry's entire cinematic catalog being released to DVD, as well as that of comedian Jerry Lewis's entire solo career. A treasure for any fan of the duo, or a lover of good entertainment."
Great Collection and Price...
Edwin Graf Diemer | Red Bank, NJ USA | 03/07/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is a wonderful selection of the Martin and Lewis Colgate Comedy Hours. The show used revolving hosts, and Eddie Cantor and Martin and Lewis were by far the most popular. For those that are only familiar with the team through their films, this collection will be a revelation. The duo's television appearances are only a slightly toned down version of their live act-and that was legendary. The show dates are not indicated on the packaging, so here they are: 1-2/4/51, 2-1/25/53, 3-11/4/51, 4-4/29/51, 5-12/19/54 (next to last appearance), 6-11/13/55 (last appearance and the next-to-last episode of the show), 7-No date can be found, but it is the 8th Anniversary of the team on the Comedy Hour, broadcast from Atlantic City. The set also includes trailers for some of their films-great stuff, especially for the films filmed in VistaVision, where the process is promoted as much as the team. ("Bigger, Brighter, Funnier!") Grab this one!"
Martin & Lewis... they're delightful!
Ale Manning | Mexico City Mexico | 09/17/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin are always a treat to watch! And this DVD collection shows seven hours of the couple's best gags and songs presented on the Colgate Comedy Hour. And to top it off, it includes the movie "At war with the Army". If you are a Martin & Lewis fan, you'll love this DVD collection. And if you're not a fan, you might as well become one. I've been a big fan of Jerry Lewis since I can remember, and here he shows why he's considered America's best comedian. Well... to me, he's the best."
Nothing compares to Martin and Lewis
Ale Manning | 09/26/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This DVD collection is proof that dated (as well as more purifying) comdey often is appreciated today more than it was when it was in its prime. The deliveries of gags and one liners between Martin and Lewis have always been, to me, more hilarious than anything in today's world of comedy. The skits they pull off here are sometimes better than in any movie they were appearing in together. This is when the dynamic between the two was fresh, and at its best. You truly will not be disappointed."
This is one of the better buys
oldie | pa | 01/26/2006
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Martin & Lewis. I didn't get get "it" when I was younger because by the time I was watching the old movies on reruns they were already a non-team. Only by watching these old Colgate shows can a person recapture the magic that made them headlines. Jerry's was the free spirit of nonsense but he needed Dean to pull him back into line once in while and if you watch carefully (very carefully) you can see the dynamics of how they worked off each other's best comic features. Terrific comedy team that was at their best when they forgot the scripts. This is one of the better collections."