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Jerry Lewis defends female comedians amid praise for Burnett
Jerry Lewis defended crude humor while praising Carol Burnett as the greatest female entrepreneur of comedy. He cited Lucille Ball's brilliance but questioned women projecting aggression in standup. The ceremony outside the Chinese Theatre included his wife and daughter, whom he invited to bow.
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