It’s a name that the newer generation probably won’t have heard of, but the music genre called “Jitterbug” might ring a bell. The dance was extremely popular in the early 20th century and can be compared to some swing other dances. Jerry Lewis, who has had plenty of experience in the entertainment industry as a comedian and an actor, perhaps made this genre even more popular with his performance.

Jerry Lewis was an absolute superstar, even earning himself two stars on the prestigious Walk of Fame in Hollywood.

Unfortunately, Lewis passed away at his home residence a couple of years ago, but he had lived an interesting and fulfilling life. After his acting career started to dwindle down a little bit, he even got in involved with philanthropy, and you could definitely say that he’s built up a legacy that will live on for generations to come.

In fact, you can just ask the internet! The World Wide Web absolutely loves Lewis’s content and there are an immeasurable amount of videos online, just showcasing how popular this artist once was and still is.

His Jitterbug dance is still wildly popular, even in 2021. He performed it in the comedy film Living It Up by Paramount Pictures.

In the movie, Lewis partnered up with actor Dean Martin, and there’s one specific scene that will be remembered forever: the dance routine of their lives!

Lewis plays the role of Homer Flagg, a man who desperately wants to join a dance competition and he’s got a perfect style: dancing the Jitterbug. Martin, on the other hand, plays Dr. Steve Harris, and let’s just say that he’s not very optimistic about Homer’s dancing capabilities.

You shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, because Homer was jitterbugging like the best with impeccable moves and rhythm.

The popular video kicks off right when the announcer says it’s time for the very last dance of the competition, which is all about Jitterbugging.

We see Homer heading towards to dance floor, asking for permission to compete. Of course, the crowd absolutely loves it – his friend Harris, on the other hand, loudly shouts “No!” because he’s just not ready for what he’s about to witness.

The main character, of course, ignores the worries of his friend and proceeds to go absolutely footloose. He even dances along with Sheree North, who is the current Jitterbug champion.

Look at those two guys go!

Even just looking at it is exhausting, because they’re really giving it all they got with some serious moves. It’s almost as if they’re doing a cardio workout! If you think Jitterbugging is an alternative for going to the gym, this video will definitely back that up.

The two dancers shake and twist around, and the dance talent here is pretty astonishing.

Who knew that Lewis, a comedian, could actually pull off those incredible dance moves?

Even though he’s not a professional dancer, practicing and perfecting this routine must’ve taken hours. The things actors do for a movie!

Of course, we can’t forget that this is a comedy movie, which makes this Jitterbug performance even more memorable.

Being absolutely hilarious and pulling off these incredible dance moves at the same time? No wonder people called Jerry Lewis a true superstar.

If you’d like to see how the hilarious Homer Flagg performed in this impeccable Jitterbug dance, definitely make sure to watch the video below.

But watch out, because the dancing can be quite infectious.

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Source: SoleilSmile, Do You Remember?, IMDb