The Atlantic recently posted an interesting article about the famous scene from The Errand Boy (1961) where Jerry Lewis imitates an Executive in time to the music of Count Basie Orchestra’s “Blues in Hoss’s Flat.” I recall seeing the movie as a kid, and the wonderful Jerry Lewis scene has stayed with me ever since.
Apparently, many other remember the scene too, making it one of the most admired scenes from a panned movie. Seth MacFarlane negotiated with Lewis for permission to feature Peter Griffin on Family Guy recreating the scene. Another fan, Manoj Sharma, posted his tribute on Youtube, where he courageously recreates the scene in perfect time to Jerry Lewis in the background. Like Lewis’s original, this clip gives me a big smile. Check it out.
For more about the famous scene, make sure to check out The Atlantic article. The tune, “Blues in Hoss’s Flat,” was composed by Count Basie band member Frank Foster and is from Basie’s album whose title might have inspired Lewis, Chairman of the Board (1959).
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