Chris Lemmon Remembers Jack Lemmon

Published: June 3, 2014, 8 p.m.

b'Chris Lemmon, now starring in the play Jack Lemmon Returns,\\xa0discusses\\xa0A Twist of Lemmon, the touching\\xa0memoir he wrote about his famous father, one of Hollywood\\u2019s greatest movie stars. This popular book reveals the beloved family man behind Jack Lemmon\\u2019s star persona. But, happily for movie fans, Chris includes many fascinating behind-the-scenes stories relating to his father\\u2019s remarkable movie career. \\xa0\\xa0\\n\\nJack Lemmon was a convincing actor in so many wonderful films, including Days of Wine and Roses, Mr. Roberts, Some Like It Hot, The Odd Couple, Save the Tiger, The Apartment, Missing and The China Syndrome. He was skilled at doing both comedy and drama equally well \\u2013 and moviegoers couldn\\u2019t seem to get enough of him.\\n\\nFollowing in his father\\u2019s footsteps, Chris chose show biz as his career. Among the highlights of his impressive background are appearances in over 20 films \\u2013 three with his dad (Airport \\u201977, That\\u2019s Life! and Dad). Chris, who is also a screenwriter and producer, is currently starring as his father in Jack Lemmon Returns, a new play with music premiering at\\xa0The Royal George Theatre in Chicago.'