Jerry Lewis Gay Slur
Jerry Lewis has apologized for a anti-gay slur that he used during a live telecast. The 81-year-old showman — prowling about the stage during the live telecast Monday in Las Vegas — was goofing around and dodging his cameraman, then... [more]
Jerry Lewis has apologized for a anti-gay slur that he used during a live telecast.
The 81-year-old showman — prowling about the stage during the live telecast Monday in Las Vegas — was goofing around and dodging his cameraman, then went into a ramble about imaginary family members.
"Oh, your family has come to see you," he said, speaking to the camera and gesturing toward thin air.
"You remember Bart, your older son," he said, and motioning toward another unseen character, "Jesse, the illiterate fag.
"No," Lewis said, quickly stopping himself before continuing.
