41. Martin & Lewis
This 2002 CBS TV movie was a factually solid and very entertaining look at one of the most successful and volatile show business pairings ever. The film chronicles their humble beginnings when Jerry Lewis inserted himself into Dean Martin's tuneful but dull nightclub act and a new show business team was born through several movies, marriages, television events and the eventual breakup which I don't think we will ever know the truth about. Lewis is presented here as a career-driven maniac who thought he was the brains and creative force of the team and that Martin just went along and did what he said until he could no longer take it. Sean Hayes was nominated for an Emmy for his charismatic performance as Jerry Lewis and Jeremy Northam is a perfect counterpart as Martin...Northam doesn't really resemble Martin, but he captures Martin's essence beautifully. If you haven't seen this one , check it out, it might surprise you.
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