{"id":57106,"date":"2017-08-21T13:00:30","date_gmt":"2017-08-21T20:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/?p=57106"},"modified":"2017-08-21T13:38:52","modified_gmt":"2017-08-21T20:38:52","slug":"many-in-las-vegas-felt-impact-of-jerry-lewis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/many-in-las-vegas-felt-impact-of-jerry-lewis\/","title":{"rendered":"Many in Las Vegas Felt Impact of Jerry Lewis"},"content":{"rendered":"

Comedian Jerry Lewis might not have been the most famous celebrity to call Las Vegas<\/a> home, but his contribution to the city rivals anyone who ever lived in Southern Nevada.<\/p>\n

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Comedian Jerry Lewis was an institution in Las Vegas and friends to many, including Wayne Newton. (Image: Sam Morris\/Las Vegas News Bureau)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Lewis, who died Sunday at the age of 91, influenced many that he came in contact with, both famous celebrities and adorning fans.<\/p>\n

The star of such films as \u201cThe Nutty Professor\u201d and \u201cThe Bellboy,\u201d as well as half of one of the most successful comedy duos with Dean Martin, had lived in Sin City for decades and constantly performed on and off the Strip all the way up to October, when he did two shows at the 400-seat South Point Hotel\u2019s Showroom.<\/p>\n

Another of the town\u2019s residents is Wayne Newton and he fondly remembered Lewis, telling the Review Journal newspaper he was one of a kind.<\/p>\n

\u201cI shall miss his love and friendship, but I know he is joining true friends who have gone before him,\u201d Newton said. \u201cAs long is he is in our minds and hearts, he will be with us forever.\u201d<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Lewis, like several celebrities with ties to the town, has a street named after him. Ironically it intersects with Dean Martin Drive.<\/p>\n

Giving Back<\/h2>\n

No where was his presence greater than his philanthropy and the city played a critical role in his fund-raising. Lewis was the host of the Labor Day Muscular Dystrophy Association telethon and he worked tirelessly for the charity for 44 years and it is estimated that his efforts helped raise $2 billion.<\/p>\n

The show was moved to Las Vegas in 1973 and was filmed at the Sahara Hotel. By then it was a huge production and attracted well-known celebrities such as Frank Sinatra. Sinatra was responsible for reuniting Lewis and Martin in 1976.<\/p>\n

In 1982 the telecast moved to Caesars Palace<\/a> for seven years before heading to Hollywood. It returned in 2006 setting up shop at the South Point until 2011.<\/p>\n

Lewis\u2019s role had diminished greatly because of his age and health and the following year it was overhauled and Lewis was replaced by a series of hosts.<\/p>\n

Assisting Fellow Performers<\/h2>\n

The comedian performed in many of the nightclubs on Las Vegas Boulevard, including resorts such as The Sands and Bally\u2019s. He knew how hard the profession was and made a point of helping out mainliners with advice and support.<\/p>\n

Cris Angel was the beneficiary of his generosity when Lewis lent his name to the magician\u2019s charity event at the Luxor<\/p>\n

\u201cJerry Lewis was the true king of comedy, a creative genius and the champion of children\u2019s causes, may he rest in peace,\u201d Angel told the Review Journal. \u201cHe will forever be imitated, but never duplicated. I cherish the time we had together and he will forever be in my heart. The world will never forget him.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Comedian Jerry Lewis might not have been the most famous celebrity to call Las Vegas home, but his contribution to the city rivals anyone who ever lived in Southern Nevada. Lewis, who died Sunday at the age of 91, influenced many that he came in contact with, both famous celebrities and adorning fans. 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