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Just a Mortal Man: The Jerry Lawson Story

The Passport Story

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Jerry and The Persuasions are booked for their first tour abroad and Jerry needs to get a passport. Not having a copy of his birth certificate leads to a startling revelation.

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Just a Mortal Man: The Jerry Lawson Story
Just a Mortal Man: The Jerry Lawson Story
Jerry Lawson was the original lead singer of the legendary group The Persuasions.
Episode: S1 E1 | 1:23:11
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Just a Mortal Man: The Jerry Lawson Story
Introducing Jerry Lawson and The Persuasions
Barry Richards introduces Jerry and The Persuasions in one of their early TV appearances.
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Just a Mortal Man: The Jerry Lawson Story
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Jerry Lawson was the original lead singer of the legendary group The Persuasions.
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Watch • 1:23:11
Just a Mortal Man: The Jerry Lawson Story
Just a Mortal Man: The Jerry Lawson Story
Jerry Lawson was the original lead singer of the legendary group The Persuasions.
Episode: S1 E1 | 1:23:11