When Jerry Lewis died last week, Hollywood mourned one of the most prolific and enduring comedians of the 20th century.

But in contrast to his manic stage persona, off-screen Lewis had a reputation for being, shall we say, a bit prickly. Something The Hollywood Reporter found out when, in 2016, it interviewed the then 90-year-old star as part of a series on nonagenarians in showbusiness.

It only lasts seven or so minutes, but it’s one of the most awkward interviews you’ve ever seen. Click on the link below to see Lewis in extreme curmudgeon mode.

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