‘THE NUTTY PROFESSOR’ (1963)
Lewis’ favorite of his films was selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in its National Film Registry, which honors films that are “culturally, historically or aesthetically significant.” Comedian Eddie Murphy paid respect with his own version: 1996 remake The Nutty Professor and its 2000 sequel Nutty Professor II: The Klumps.
“Beyond being one of his best films, it’s one of the classic comedy films of all time,” Barson says.