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Jerry Lewis & Dean Martin
6 quizzes and 60 trivia questions.
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  Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin: The Early Years   top quiz  
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 10 Qns
This is about the comedic duo of Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin. Each one became famous for their unique talents, they created some of the best moments of their genre. What caused these two men to part ways? To find out, click Play Now.
Difficult, 10 Qns, JuniorTheJaws, Feb 03 07
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  Dean Martin    
Multiple Choice
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I didn't see a quiz on Dean Martin so I made one myself, have fun.
Average, 10 Qns, kitjoe, Jan 06 21
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  The Life and Films of Dean Martin    
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Dean Martin was one of my favorite actors. Take this short quiz about Dino's life and films.
Average, 10 Qns, vincegeorge, Aug 01 14
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  His Life and Times, Dean Martin    
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 10 Qns
When the quiz hits your eye like a big pizza-pie, that means it's time for Dean Martin trivia. He may be best known as a member of the infamous Rat Pack, and one of Frank Sinatra's pals, but there was much more to the man's life.
Difficult, 10 Qns, mrbondskin, Feb 03 07
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  The Career of Jerry Lewis    
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These are some questions about Jerry Lewis and his career.
Average, 10 Qns, jerrylewisfan, Dec 31 12
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  Jerry Lewis: Over The Years    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I will describe the event or milestone from the career of entertainment legend, Jerry Lewis, and your job is to identify the correct year of said event or milestone. Good Luck-flavin-ivan, Lay-dee!
Difficult, 10 Qns, mrbondskin, Feb 18 07
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Lewis & Martin Trivia Questions

1. When was Jerry Lewis born?

From Quiz
The Career of Jerry Lewis

Answer: March 16, 1926

He was born on March 16, 1926 in Newark, New Jersey. His birth certificate says his name is Jerome but he insists it's Joseph!

2. In what Ohio town was Dino Paul Crocetti born June 7, 1917?

From Quiz The Life and Films of Dean Martin

Answer: Steubenville

It was nearly midnight when Dino, who would eventually become Dean Martin, was born in this small town on the Ohio River.

3. When was Jerry Lewis born?

From Quiz Jerry Lewis: Over The Years

Answer: 1926

He was the only child of Rea and Danny Levitch. Jerry's father also had a background in vaudeville entertainment.

4. What was Dean Martin's given birth name?

From Quiz His Life and Times, Dean Martin

Answer: Dino Paul Crocetti

Dino Paul Crocetti aka Dean Martin was born on June 7th, 1917, a year and a half after his contemporary, Francis Albert Sinatra.

5. What is Dean Martin's real name?

From Quiz Dean Martin

Answer: Dino Paul Crocetti

6. How many times was Dean married?

From Quiz The Life and Films of Dean Martin

Answer: 3

Elizabeth McDonald from 1941 to 1949 (4 children); Jeanne Martin from 1949 to 1973 (3 children) and Catherine Hawn from 1973 to 1976.

7. Jerry teamed up with Dean Martin for the first time at Atlantic City's 500 Club in July of _______ ?

From Quiz Jerry Lewis: Over The Years

Answer: 1946

The team later known as Martin and Lewis were an overnight sensation, despite reportedly bombing in their first show on July 25, 1946. Their second show that night was the place to be, and the stuff of legends.

8. Where was Dean Martin born?

From Quiz His Life and Times, Dean Martin

Answer: Steubenville, Ohio

Yes, Steubenville, Ohio, about 40 miles west of Pittsburgh, PA.

9. When was Dean born?

From Quiz Dean Martin

Answer: June 7, 1917

10. When did Jerry Lewis and Dean first appear together in their "Martin and Lewis" nightclub act?

From Quiz The Life and Films of Dean Martin

Answer: 1946

Lewis was already booked at the 500 Club in Atlantic City in July 1946 when the male vocalist fell ill. Dean replaced him, and as they say, the rest was history.

11. In 1931, when Jerry was five years old, he made his professional debut at New York's Borscht Circuit. Which song did he perform in front of a live audience?

From Quiz Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin: The Early Years

Answer: "Brother, Can You Spare A Dime?"

When Jerry stepped on stage to perform "Brother, Can You Spare A Dime?", he was overwhelmed by how the audience reacted to the other performers prior to him. That was exactly the attention that he craved, and by the time 1941 rolled around, he had perfected his 'Record Act', in which he would lip-sync musical lyrics, complete with a comedy act that required him to make funny faces and run around the stage. The audience loved it, but his ego required more attention. Max Coleman, a veteran burlesque comedian, and also a close friend of Danny Lewis, advised the younger Lewis to continue his mime act. He had a steady stream of work in burlesque shows throughout Buffalo, New York. However, working in this type of environment did not prove to be Lewis' 'big' break. But he kept up his 'Record Act' and Mime show, and the audience seemed to take to the talented young man. Lewis found his niche during a performance in Loch Sheldrake, New York at Brown's Hotel. Lewis was unaware that crooner, Dean Martin was in the audience, and was taken with Lewis' performance. Lewis was fast becoming a hot commodity, and bookings became more frequent. Irving Kaye helped Lewis get a booking in Atlantic City, New Jersey at the 500 Club. Unbeknownest to Lewis and Kaye, Dean Martin was scheduled to appear at the club as well. Lewis had caught Martin's act numerous times and desperately wanted Martin as a sidekick. According to all that has been written about Lewis and Martin, Martin's associate was unable to appear at the 500 Club with him, and he needed someone to help him with his act. He remembered Lewis, and asked him to help him out, thus starting the sensation that would be known as Martin and Lewis. Martin was on a downslide with is career, and once both men teamed together their salaries skyrocketed from a mere $250 per week to a whopping $5,000 per week.

12. In what year did Martin and Lewis sign with the movie studio, Paramount Pictures?

From Quiz Jerry Lewis: Over The Years

Answer: 1949

Martin and Lewis made 16 movies in 7 years together under contract.

13. Where was Dean born?

From Quiz Dean Martin

Answer: Steubenville, Ohio

14. Jerry Lewis invented the video-assist in 1960, a small television monitor to watch the playbacks, during what movie?

From Quiz The Career of Jerry Lewis

Answer: The Bellboy

"The Bellboy" (1960) was the first movie that Jerry was the writer, producer, director and of course he starred in it. Since he was on screen he couldn't see what the scene looked like so he invented the video-assist. "The Patsy" was made in 1964. "The Errand Boy" was made in 1961 along with "The Ladies Man".

15. What was Dean and Jerry's first film together?

From Quiz The Life and Films of Dean Martin

Answer: "My Friend Irma" (1949)

Jerry and Dean were actually second fiddle in the movie to Marie Wilson (as Irma) and John Lund as her beau.

16. In which year did the Martin and Lewis act finally break up?

From Quiz Jerry Lewis: Over The Years

Answer: 1956

This dynamic duo dissolved in July of 1956, the last time the pair would be seen together on stage for a generation.

17. When Dean (known then as Dean Martini) began working and singing in the Ohio area, what was the name of the first major band that backed him up?

From Quiz His Life and Times, Dean Martin

Answer: Ernie McKay Band

It wasn't until Dean dropped out of the Ernie McKay Band that he joined the Sammy Watkins band and finalized his moniker to 'Dean Martin'.

18. Dean worked for a while as an amateur boxer, what was his boxing name?

From Quiz Dean Martin

Answer: Kid Crochet

19. What was Martin and Lewis' last movie together?

From Quiz The Life and Films of Dean Martin

Answer: "Hollywood or Bust" (1956)

By the time this film was made in 1956, the 2 stars were not speaking with each other. It is actually one of their best movies together.

20. In what year was "The Bellboy," Jerry Lewis' directorial debut, released?

From Quiz Jerry Lewis: Over The Years

Answer: 1960

Not only does Lewis sit in the director's chair, he also plays two characters, Stanley the Bellboy and himself, Jerry Lewis.

21. In what year did Dean Martin release his first, and unsuccessful, single record, 'Which Way Did My Heart Go'?

From Quiz His Life and Times, Dean Martin

Answer: 1946

22. How many times was Dean married?

From Quiz Dean Martin

Answer: 3

23. In the movie "Cinderfella" (1960) Jerry runs up a huge staircase of 68 steps, after the clock strikes midnight. How long does it take him to go up the stairs?

From Quiz The Career of Jerry Lewis

Answer: 8 seconds

He only did the run up the stairs in one take. Once he got to the top he passed out and had to be taken to the hospital.

24. What 2 movies did Dean make with John Wayne?

From Quiz The Life and Films of Dean Martin

Answer: "Rio Bravo" (1959) and "The Sons of Katie Elder" (1965)

The Duke and Dino starred together in "Rio Bravo"; Dino sang in the movie with Ricky Nelson. Later, Duke and Dino filmed "The Sons of Katie Elder" together in 1965 after Duke had cancer surgery. Dean Martin did not star in "Big Jake" or "El Dorado".

25. In 1937, Dean landed a job singing at the State Restaurant in Columbus, Ohio. What is the name of the local band that he performed with?

From Quiz Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin: The Early Years

Answer: Ernie McKay Band

While performing at the State Restaurant in 1937, word of Dino's remarkable voice found its way to the ears of Sammy Watkins. Watkins immediately set out to see for himself just how remarkable Dino was, and he immeditately signed the young man to appear around Cleveland as his featured vocalist. Dino took Cleveland by storm, the audience loved him, and females adored him. In November of 1940, Dino Crocetti officially changed his name to Dean Martin and Steubenville would one day honor its favorite son.

26. "The Nutty Professor" is widely regarded as Lewis' best film. He plays the dual-personality roles of the nerdy professor and Buddy Love. In what year was this film released?

From Quiz Jerry Lewis: Over The Years

Answer: 1963

Jerry Lewis had the opportunity to play a much darker role in the form of Buddy Love, which surprised some audiences. In reality, Jerry Lewis has earned a reputation over the years as indulging in both the "nutty" and "buddy" sides of his own complex personality.

27. What was the name of Dean Martin's first wife?

From Quiz His Life and Times, Dean Martin

Answer: Betty McDonald

Jeanne was wife No. 2, and Catherine was wife No. {3;} Gina Craig is actually a composite of the first names of two of Dean's children.

28. Dean was half of a comedy duo, what is the name of the other half?

From Quiz Dean Martin

Answer: Jerry Lewis

29. After the break up of the Lewis & Martin duo, what was Jerry Lewis's first solo film?

From Quiz The Career of Jerry Lewis

Answer: The Delicate Delinquent

"The Delicate Delinquent" was made in 1957. It was orginally a Martin & Lewis movie but they split up so Jerry still went ahead with it. "The Sad Sack" was made in 1957, "Rock-a-Bye Baby" in 1958, and "The Patsy" in 1964. The last film to see them as a duo was "Hollywood or Bust" (1956).

30. What movie did Dean star in with Rock Hudson?

From Quiz The Life and Films of Dean Martin

Answer: "Showdown" (1973)

Dean and Hudson did not get along well when filming the movie, probably because of rumors of Hudson's homosexuality. It is actually a pretty good western about childhood friends now on opposite sides of the law.

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