Question 1

Why was Jerry Lewis's character Seymour created for him?

Accepted Answer

Jerry Lewis was originally cast to play Al, but it was decided to let him act similar to his onstage comic persona, so the character of Seymour was created for him.

Question 2

Which actors reprised their roles from the radio program in My Friend Irma?

Accepted Answer

Marie Wilson (Irma), Hans Conried (Prof. Kropotkin), and Gloria Gordon (Mrs. O'Reilly) reprised their roles from the original CBS radio program.

Question 3

What was the film debut of Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis as a team?

Accepted Answer

My Friend Irma marked the feature film debut of the nightclub comedy team of Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis.

Question 4

Which Alfred Newman theme appears in the opening of My Friend Irma?

Accepted Answer

Alfred Newman's ubiquitous theme 'Street Scene' turns up in the opening of this film and its sequel.

Question 5

Who was originally slated to play Al before John Lund?

Accepted Answer

According to a 'Hollywood Reporter' news item, Jack Carson was originally slated to appear as 'Al,' but was unavailable.

My Friend Irma

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