Jerry Lewis the live show in four-plus years, one being Martin's funeral. He was then interviewed by James Lipton on "Inside the Actors Studio". In 1996, Lewis served as executive producer of the Universal Pictures release of "The Nutty Professor" remake, starring Eddie Murphy as the lead role of Professor Sherman Klump. Lewis would also appear on the 12th American Comedy Awards in 1998. In 2000, Lewis appeared as a guest on "The Martin Short Show", then "Russell Gilbert Live" and also executive produced "". In 2003, Lewis did guest appearances on "The View", "Your World with Neil Cavuto" and did a
Buddy Murphy he teamed with Jacko Lantern to defeat Adam Brooks and Diaz. He won his first title with PCW, the PCW State Title defeating Danny Psycho on 3 December 2010. He was also a mainstay in Melbourne City Wrestling, where he won the MCW Heavyweight Title by defeating Slex on 28 January 2012. He held the championship for 293 days. On 17 March 2013, Adams signed a development contract with WWE. He reported to NXT and debuted as Buddy Murphy at an NXT house show on 23 November 2013, teaming with Sawyer Fulton and Troy McClain against Colin Cassady, Angelo Dawkins