What is the title of Martin Scorsese’s 1982 film starring Jerry Lewis as a talk-show host?

Martin Scorsese’s 1982 film starring Jerry Lewis as a talk-show host is The King of Comedy.

Jerry Lewis plays Jerry Langford, a famous television host whose program becomes the focus of aspiring comedian Rupert Pupkin, portrayed by Robert De Niro. Pupkin believes he deserves a chance to perform and becomes increasingly obsessive when Langford does not grant him the opportunity he wants.

The film was written by Paul D. Zimmerman and explores celebrity culture, entitlement, fantasy, and the unstable boundary between public performance and private life. Sandra Bernhard plays Masha, another obsessive fan, while Diahnne Abbott portrays Rita, Pupkin’s romantic interest.

The King of Comedy was initially a commercial disappointment, but its reputation grew substantially over time. Later audiences and critics often connected its themes to celebrity obsession and media culture. The film is also notable for being Scorsese’s fifth collaboration with De Niro, following Mean Streets, Taxi Driver, New York, New York, and Raging Bull.