Martin and Lewis were an American comedy duo, comprising singer Dean Martin and comedian Jerry Lewis.They met in 1945 and debuted at Atlantic City’s 500 Club on July 25, 1946; the team lasted ten years to the day. Before they teamed up, Martin was a nightclub singer, while Lewis performed a comedy act lip-synching to records.. They performed in nightclubs, and, starting in 1949, on radio.

