Andrew J. Lederer

the last hour or so of "The Nutty Professor". (Not the Eddie Murphy movie.)

I've probably seen it at least a dozen times in my life and haven't always been in the mood to enjoy it but today I just couldn't get over how awesome it is.

Such control. Brilliant attention to detail. Good acting, even. (Not things you always associate with Jerry Lewis.)

Very clearly inspired by Jerry's primary directorial influence, Frank Tashlin, but also pure Jerry. His final trip and fall into the camera brought tears to my eyes and made me laugh -- genuinely -- at the same time.

Real comedy.