People: Jul. 29, 1966

Things were purring along on the good ship Pussycat as it headed south out of San Francisco down the coast to San Diego. Aboard the 65-ft. yacht was Comedian Jerry Lewis, making his first real cruise on his spanking new toy. There was crystal in the galley, mahogany paneling everywhere, and a pair of deck chairs were tastefully stenciled "Mr. Captain" and "Mrs. Captain." Suddenly the tub sprang a leak, and pretty soon Pussycat was drifting helplessly. At last, when the table floated across the dining room, Mr. Captain and crew abandoned ship and...

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