Jerry Lewis at Sharon

[DeanFL]

Interested how the show went for Jerry Lewis last night at The Sharon. I would have gone...but the other person living in this house is not a slapstick/Jerry Lewis fan. I checked the box office site last night and saw there were still about 1/3-1/4 seats unsold.

1. For those that went = review?
2. If a show as this is not sold out...does the Sharon mgt try to fill seats, esp the front, with freebees to employees etc.

[John_W]

If you get a copy of this morning's Sun Newspaper there is a story about the show and a couple of photos. It sounded like it was a trip down memory lane with Jerry telling stories while showing videos from the past.

[PennBF]

I remember years ago I watched Jerry Lewis being interviewed on a show and I think it was David Frost interviewing.. What I found interesting is that he [Jerry] had a large organization that he managed and he felt it was easy to manage an employee who was not that smart and knew it while it is difficult to almost impossible to manage an employee who was not that smart but thought he/she was. Sounds pretty simple but this put it in simple management terms.
Another point was that we always thought of him being just a comic, [Browns Hotel in the Catskills] while in fact as he grew he ended up with a very large organization that required his managing what would be considered a sizable business. He had business relationships with the Movie industry, night clubs, book publishing, charity, speaking engagements, etc. This kind of gives a different view of him?:wave:

[Rapscallion St Croix]

I thought about going but decided to watch paint dry instead.

[Marathon Man]

Some people's un-happiness shines as brightly as does the happiness of others.

[600th Photo Sq]

I have to say I have never found Jerry Lewis funny at all. His so called jokes were always " Corney " at best. Bob Hope the same way..I saw Bob Hope twice while in the military Bob Hope had a nickname " Q Card Hope " .

Bob Hope had a stooge at the bottom of the stage flipping " Q " cards of his so called jokes . Some comedian...Not. He did provide however entertainment with his USO Tours which were terrific especially the Ladies that toured with him.

Which is more than what John Wayne did.

[Rango]

The French love Jerry Lewis. I guess that says it all.

[Chi-Town]

He was excellent in King Of Comedy. Other than that I thought his best work was with Dean Martin.

[John_W]

...Bob Hope the same way..I saw Bob Hope twice while in the military Bob Hope had a nickname " Q Card Hope " .

Bob Hope had a stooge at the bottom of the stage flipping " Q " cards of his so called jokes . Some comedian...Not. He did provide however entertainment with his USO Tours which were terrific especially the Ladies that toured with him.

Which is more than what John Wayne did.

While you were in the military, what entertainer would you have preferred to see? Did that entertainer perform USO shows, or would you rather not have seen any entertainers?

When I was in the Korean DMZ, Bob Hope performed at my camp. It was on a day that was about 20 degrees and wind blowing bad, yet he put on his show. I was unable to go because I had to keep the airfield open for his 3 chinook helicopters. Everyone said it was great and I now wish I had gone.

[600th Photo Sq]

While you were in the military, what entertainer would you have preferred to see? Did that entertainer perform USO shows, or would you rather not have seen any entertainers?

When I was in the Korean DMZ, Bob Hope performed at my camp. It was on a day that was about 20 degrees and wind blowing bad, yet he put on his show. I was unable to go because I had to keep the airfield open for his 3 chinook helicopters. Everyone said it was great and I now wish I had gone.
As I mentioned I saw B. Hope twice once in Binh Thuy, Mekong Delta, the other time Mildenhall,England. I'm not knocking his USO shows they were fine especially the female entourage ...what I am saying is as a comedian or stand up comic he was terrible ...I witnessed his stooge on the floor and B.Hope reading off the " Q " cards. Draw your own conclusions. I'm merely telling the facts. Bob Hope USO shows were terrific, the shows...he gave up his time. Which is more than a lot of celebrities did.

John Wayne for all the hoop la la about him.....AWOL big time read his BIO sometime.

[Chi-Town]

He was excellent in King Of Comedy. Other than that I thought his best work was with Dean Martin.
OK, sit back for a couple of hours. A Martin Scorsese film with Jerry Lewis and Robert De Niro....

https://youtu.be/oJ2Lc0txkbk

[don leitstein]

we saw jerry last nite,it was a good show,very well done.he is the last of the great comics,we had a very nice feeling after the show.he brought back many funny moments in his lifetime.

[PennBF]

Anyone who lived in the Catskill's understands the Jerry Lewis type of humor. Most of the old comedians started in the Catskill's and the hotels, Jerry was at the Brown's Hotel, there was also the Evans. Grossingers, The Concord,
and many many more. They had a sort of "corny humor" that was unique to the Catskill's. Joey Bishop, Jackie Mason, etc were some of the others that were Borsche Belt comedians. It was unique comedy to the Catskills and anyone from New York City in the 1940 to 1960's would remember this. There was Monticello, Liberty, Fallsburg, Hurleyville, Woodburne Lock Sheldrake, as some of the Towns and Villages where the Hotels were. A number of the comedians, bands entertainer's of those days started in the Catskills. I am sure a lot of people from New York remember this great period of the Catskills. Jerry Lewis was always associated with the Brown's Hotel.:wave:

[784caroline]

Maybe...just maybe Jerry Lewis would have been worth $200 a ticket in his prime (30 years ago) but today that would be a far stretch!!

[tomwed]

OK, sit back for a couple of hours. A Martin Scorsese film with Jerry Lewis and Robert De Niro....

https://youtu.be/oJ2Lc0txkbk
I watched the movie last night. Do you remember the ending? Was the ending all in his imagination [De Niro's]?

[Barefoot]

Changing the topic for a second, can anyone tell me if I can buy front-row tickets ONLINE for the Sharon, or would I have to line up at the box office? (Specifically, I'm interested in the Willie Nelson tickets which go on sale January 27 for his March 8 concert).

[600th Photo Sq]

Changing the topic for a second, can anyone tell me if I can buy front-row tickets ONLINE for the Sharon, or would I have to line up at the box office? (Specifically, I'm interested in the Willie Nelson tickets which go on sale January 27 for his March 8 concert).
I am pretty certain that you can...however, you are better off getting your tickets at one of the box offices, less expensive for one, plus you can instantly see which seats are available first hand.
Saddlebrook Rec, Sumter Landing, Brownwood, Spanish Springs..plus ya get some fresh air and excercise (walking) as a bonus.

[Barefoot]

I am pretty certain that you can...however, you are better off getting your tickets at one of the box offices, less expensive for one, plus you can instantly see which seats are available first hand.

Thankyou Photo Sq. I see there is a "web" ticket charge of $9.00 per couple.
From looking at the online system, there is a place to ask for "best available seats".
If seats go on sale for Willie Nelson at 1 AM on Jan. 27, it might be worth booking online for really good seats.
Although I honestly don't know where a really good seat would be at The Sharon since I haven't been there yet.

[raynan]

You can pick your seats online and if it's a big selling act it's worth spending $4.50 ea to be sure of getting what you want.

[600th Photo Sq]

Thankyou Photo Sq. I see there is a "web" ticket charge of $9.00 per couple.
From looking at the online system, there is a place to ask for "best available seats".
If seats go on sale for Willie Nelson at 1 AM on Jan. 27, it might be worth booking online for really good seats.
Although I honestly don't know where a really good seat would be at The Sharon since I haven't been there yet.
Your Welcome.. At a guess I don't think for a moment that their will be a stampede for tickets to watch Ole Willie. As for good seats I have been to The Sharon twice and my advice is upstairs to the right about 15' from the aisle that separates the lower section from the upper.
Also don't get fooled into sitting in the lower section. Now a big treat is the bar the drinks are reasonable and they come with complimentary cheese,crackers,olives..nice touch. Most of the men wore trousers.. ahem most..men take note. And " All " of the ladies showed up looking lovely. Which I must say is typical. Hope this helps you.

[Chi-Town]

I watched the movie last night. Do you remember the ending? Was the ending all in his imagination [De Niro's]?
Kind of like Scorsese's Taxi Driver I'd like to think the ending was literal.

[tomwed]

Kind of like Scorsese's Taxi Driver I'd like to think the ending was literal.
Everything but the ending seemed real. The ending is that he is funny on tv, gets a light sentence, released early, writes a successful book and comes off as a genius kidnapping Lewis to get on the stage.

Throughout the rest of the movie he is a loser with no redeeming qualities. Di Nero is nothing like himself. Lewis plays himself.

I forgot how taxi driver ended. I do remember there was nothing like it before that I had ever seen. It also seemed pretty real to me from start to finish.

I do appreciate you finding the movie and giving us the link. Scorsese is a great director and if you find any other films on youtube I would be grateful if you passed it on.

[rubicon]

Anyone who lived in the Catskill's understands the Jerry Lewis type of humor. Most of the old comedians started in the Catskill's and the hotels, Jerry was at the Brown's Hotel, there was also the Evans. Grossingers, The Concord,
and many many more. They had a sort of "corny humor" that was unique to the Catskill's. Joey Bishop, Jackie Mason, etc were some of the others that were Borsche Belt comedians. It was unique comedy to the Catskills and anyone from New York City in the 1940 to 1960's would remember this. There was Monticello, Liberty, Fallsburg, Hurleyville, Woodburne Lock Sheldrake, as some of the Towns and Villages where the Hotels were. A number of the comedians, bands entertainer's of those days started in the Catskills. I am sure a lot of people from New York remember this great period of the Catskills. Jerry Lewis was always associated with the Brown's Hotel.:wave:

We use to hold regional meetings at Grossinger or the Concord. The drive from Liberty to Binghamton ( route 17) was magnificent I believe it was designated one of the most scenic highways in America

[Barefoot]

As for good seats I have been to The Sharon twice and my advice is upstairs to the right about 15' from the aisle that separates the lower section from the upper. Also don't get fooled into sitting in the lower section.

I do think the tickets for Willie Nelson will sell out quickly, but I've been wrong countless times in the past.
I am most appreciate of your seating advice.
You said "don't get fooled into sitting in the lower section" and that's precisely what we were planning to do.

It appears that there are four sections at The Sharon, the "front stage" area; plus the Orchestra, Mezzanine and Balcony sections.
Each of those three sections appears to be divided into middle, right and left sections.
By "upstairs to the right", do you mean the far-right side of the Mezzanine or Balcony?
Again, your advice is much appreciated.

[600th Photo Sq]

I do think the tickets for Willie Nelson will sell out quickly, but I've been wrong countless times in the past.
I am most appreciate of your seating advice.
You said "don't get fooled into sitting in the lower section" and that's precisely what we were planning to do.

It appears that there are four sections at The Sharon, the "front stage" area; plus the Orchestra, Mezzanine and Balcony sections.
Each of those three sections appears to be divided into middle, right and left sections.
By "upstairs to the right", do you mean the far-right side of the Mezzanine or Balcony?
Again, your advice is much appreciated.
Glad to help. The Mezzanine..You have the Center Mezzanine, Left, and Right. I would go for Left or Right Row " N " 6 seats Lt and Rt unobstructed views. The Center in the Middle 8 unobstructed views.
After that if you are unable to get those go for Left or Right P, Q, R, on the aisle side of each. NOT.. the exit aisle sides. Looking at the site the aisle's where the letters are for each row. Another handy item would be small binoculars not really necessary but...why not. Again hope this helps, the center Orchestra the sound is not as good there. Hope you and yours have a terrific time. The Sharon is really nice, touch of class.

[Barefoot]

Glad to help. The Mezzanine..You have the Center Mezzanine, Left, and Right. I would go for Left or Right Row " N " 6 seats Lt and Rt unobstructed views. The Center in the Middle 8 unobstructed views.
After that if you are unable to get those go for Left or Right P, Q, R, on the aisle side of each. NOT.. the exit aisle sides. Looking at the site the aisle's where the letters are for each row. Another handy item would be small binoculars not really necessary but...why not. Again hope this helps, the center Orchestra the sound is not as good there. Hope you and yours have a terrific time. The Sharon is really nice, touch of class.

You have been most helpful and I appreciate it very, very much! :thumbup: