"The Jazz Singer" is a videotaped adaptation, starring Jerry Lewis, of Samson Raphaelson's 1925 play of the same title.
It was broadcast on October 13, 1959, as the second episode of the American television anthology series Ford Startime on NBC.
After five generations of doing so, it appears that Joey is more interested in making jokes and singing jazz music.
Unfortunately, his father falls ill during his rehearsal performance, and he runs to his side, putting show business aside for his family obligations.
Eduard Franz, who played the role of the aged and ailing cantor battling his son, had played the same role in the 1952 theatrical film version of the story starring Danny Thomas.