Comedian Lewis comes back from the brink of suicide

Monday, July 8, 2002

LAS VEGAS -- On his 40th birthday in 1966, Jerry Lewis gave a lavish party for himself at his Bel-Air estate. Although his films were panned by the critics, they made big money for Paramount and all the big shots were there.

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