Jerry Lewis: Yes, That Is a Gun in My Luggage, and I’m Happy to See You

Jul 29th, 2008 | By Jared Blank

(Thanks, D-Lux):

Jerry Lewis was passing through airport security in Las Vegas on Friday when authorities discovered an unloaded gun in his luggage. The comic said that the firearm wasn’t his, as the bag was occasionally used by other members of his family. He then told TSA agents 5 1/2 hours of stories about how much Dean Martin actually loved him even though he broke up the duo before security finally let him go.

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Marla Rose July 30th, 2008 9:35 am :
Definitely one of your funniest posts, Jared…I laughed out loud. I know it’s not saying much, but funnier than anything Jerry Lewis has said for at least a couple of decades.
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