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Sunday February 12, 2012

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  • Julie Lee on Jerry Lewis with Ernie Sigley Ernie i hope you have a wonderful retirement, you have bought so much laughter and joy to so many people over the years. All ... more
  • Christine Campbell on 3AW's tribute to Ernie Sigley Oh Ernie, You have saved my sanity so many times & given me such joy over the past 12 years of listening! I hope you ... more
  • peter on 3AW's tribute to Ernie Sigley thanks for the entertainment over the years,don't worry,boof head is doing a good job! kindest regards peter timmermans more
  • john on 3AW's tribute to Ernie Sigley good luck ernie and congrats. denis, but it would be nice to be accepted as a talkback caller on the afternoon program. not ... more
  • Sherree Langley on 3AW's tribute to Ernie Sigley All the very best to you Ernie,I shall miss your laugh I must say! My only regret is I never got the chance to speak with ... more
  • Ken Bolitho on 3AW's tribute to Ernie Sigley Ernie Thanks for your great talents, and your willingness to share them with us. Some one should put a tribute on TV for all ... more
  • Robyn on 3AW's tribute to Ernie Sigley i was so glad when you took over from the girls to make it a fun afternoon and most of the time all i did was laugh. I was ... more
  • John Attard on 3AW's tribute to Ernie Sigley Thanks for the entertainment you provided me Ernie over the years, from your TV shows to your regular spot on 3AW. It's the ... more
  • tania desalvo on 3AW's tribute to Ernie Sigley hi ernie i used to watch the ernie sigley show when i was younger with dennise drysdale i used to love ur shows good luck ... more
  • Simon on 3AW's tribute to Ernie Sigley Ernie, Thanks for getting me through so many stressful days!, it was always a pleasure listening to your happy demenour in ... more
  • Graeme Clarke on 3AW's tribute to Ernie Sigley Ernie Somebody once called you "The little Aussie Battler", and it stuck throughout your career. That was fine at the start, ... more
  • Leanne Fregnan on 3AW's tribute to Ernie Sigley Thanks Ernie, its been so wonderful tuning into your show weekdays for the last 12 years or so, will miss tuning into to you ... more
  • Jim Dittmer on 3AW's tribute to Ernie Sigley Gee, Ernie, I just discovered you here on the Internet and now you're leaving! Best wishes from all your friends in ... more
  • Robyn on 3AW's tribute to Ernie Sigley Sava! Grew up with you Ernie, and you have given myself and all Australians wonderful memories, Thanks for sharing your life ... more
  • james elliott on 3AW's tribute to Ernie Sigley Best Wishes Ernie you have always been an inspiration and a wonderful and natural entertainer..there's not much you haven't ... more
  • Rob on 3AW's tribute to Ernie Sigley Ernie, what a true champ. will miss your program and the joy you put into everyones hearts throughout you career. Your ... more
  • The Barman on 3AW's tribute to Ernie Sigley Your poor Wife. I bet you will last a month in your dressing gown, checking the rain guage hourly, before she kicks you out ... more
  • Jude King on Jerry Lewis with Ernie Sigley Hi Ernie, (Bulldog), what can i say Ernie, but thank you so much again for the memories. I will miss you and your infectious ... more
  • Joanne on 3AW's tribute to Ernie Sigley Will miss you Ernie, have listened to you for many years.Friday lunch always made me laugh. more
  • Margaret on 3AW's tribute to Ernie Sigley Well Ernie, All the very best and hope you enjoy your lifes endeavours away from the radio and spending more time with your ... more

Jerry Lewis with Ernie Sigley

Posted by: 3AW Afternoons | 30 October, 2008 - 4:27 PM

 

With a week to go before his retirement from 3AW Afternoons, Ernie Sigley was able to catch up with a man he confesses to loving - entertaining legend Jerry Lewis.

Lewis spoke frankly about his seven-year battle with illness which made him look like a 'Zeppelin' and discussed one of his favourite ever shows, which was in Australia.

In a touching moment, Lewis' wife was overcome with emotion when Ernie recalled how much watching Lewis perform meant to the Sigley family when they lived in Footscray.

Where does Lewis sit in the all-time great entertainers list in your opinion?

Blog comments Your Say

  • Ernie
    i hope you have a wonderful retirement, you have bought so much laughter and joy to so many people over the years.
    All the best Julie

    Julie Lee Wednesday 17 December, 2008 - 12:52 PM

  • Hi Ernie, (Bulldog), what can i say Ernie, but thank you so much again for the memories. I will miss you and your infectious laughter so much. I listened to your last program all the way thru at work and told every one not to touch that dial. I wish you well and may health and happines follow you every where you go and may the Bulldogs win a flag in our lifetime again. Lov you Ernie, take care Jude. xoxo

    Jude King Friday 7 November, 2008 - 7:18 PM

  • I met you at the Footscray Football Club when you did the live performance. I told you my Mum and Aunty Mary were 90 years of age & "One Eyed Footscray" supporters. I have listened to you every day I could. You will be sadly missed.
    Have a great retirement.

    CAROLE SMITH Friday 7 November, 2008 - 4:09 PM

  • Hi Ernie,
    I have been a passionate Jerry Lewis fan since I was a child,I am now 42 and still adore him, I was fortunate to see him when he played at crown, and I was excited to see him again this past weekend.Thank you for the brilliant interview with him, it made me feel like I was in the room with you guys, and I know that is the closest that I will ever get to meeting him. I wish you all the luck in the world, and thank you for the laughs.

    Donna Cuffe Monday 3 November, 2008 - 7:20 PM

  • The Jerry Lewis interview was outstanding Ernie. Jerry is so down to earth and unique at the same time. There is something incredibly special about him.
    He feels like one of our family and has brought immense joy into our lives, especially when were were going through rough times. Whenever I feel low I just put on one of his movies and the blues just disappear, and the whole family's smiling and laughing again. I adore you Jerry, and we can't thank you enough for what you have given us through your movies. Bye Ernie.

    E.Allan Monday 3 November, 2008 - 1:26 AM

  • hi ernie will miss you hope you come back on fidays,i was on you tv show in melbourne , take care and keep laughing, bary mc inerney.

    dr barry Sunday 2 November, 2008 - 5:52 PM

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