Martin and Lewis
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Martin and Lewis were an American comedy duo, comprising singer Dean Martin and comedian Jerry Lewis. They met in 1945 and debuted at Atlantic City's 500 Club on July 25, 1946; the team lasted ten years to the day. Before they teamed up, Martin was a nightclub singer, while Lewis performed a comedy act lip-synching to records.
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Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis | |
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Medium | Film, television, radio, nightclubs |
Nationality | American |
Years active | 1946-1956 |
Notable works and roles | The Martin and Lewis Show The Colgate Comedy Hour (TV series) |
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They performed in nightclubs, and, starting in 1949, on radio. Later they branched out into television and films. In their early radio days they performed as Martin and Lewis but later became hugely popular as Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis. These full names helped them launch successful solo careers after parting.