Ads Quote by Norman Lear
![“We mocked that concept ['movies are better than ever'] by doing a sketch that was about a theater trying to get one customer to come in...and that customer was Jerry Lewis. It generated so much controversy that Dean [Martin] and Jerry [Lewis] had to apologize in a full page ad in Variety.” quote by Norman Lear](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/550/norman-lear-7597_ads_we-mocked-that-concept-movies-are-better_1546756.jpg)
“We mocked that concept ['movies are better than ever'] by doing a sketch that was about a theater trying to get one customer to come in...and that customer was Jerry Lewis. It generated so much controversy that Dean [Martin] and Jerry [Lewis] had to apologize in a full page ad in Variety.”
About This Quote
Source Television: 1970s sketch comedy show
A sketch mocking "movies are better than ever" caused controversy, leading to public apologies.
In simple terms: Satire can provoke strong backlash.
Key Takeaway
Use humor responsibly and anticipate reactions.
Themes
media
controversy
satire
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
media
ethical
When to use this quote
- film industry
- public relations
- comedy
- apology
Key Concepts
cultural criticism
communication
Questions to Reflect On
- What boundaries should satire respect?
- How to balance critique with respect?
A Different Perspective
Apologies may not fully repair reputations.
![“We all [Ed Simmons,Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis] started together, so there were no rules - anything we wrote became television.” quote by Norman Lear](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/70e/norman-lear-7597_dean_we-all-ed-simmons-dean-martin-and-jerry_1595187.jpg)
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