LOS ANGELES — Jerry Lewis, whose career as
producer-director-writer and movie star peaked in the 1960s, may be best
remembered by younger generations for the muscular dystrophy telethons
he conducted every Labor Day weekend.
While he had done earlier fundraising
specials, Lewis appeared in his first Labor Day telethon, broadcast on a
single New York station, in 1966. Donations totaled $1,002,114.
He continued each year as the telethon grew into a huge event, seen on more than 200 stations.
By 2007, the yearly take was nearly $64
million, and the Muscular Dystrophy Association said the telecast had
raised $1.46 billion to fight the disease since it began.
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Source: NBC News
Thank you for your compassion and contribution to America, Mr. Lewis. May you forever rest in peace. "G-Man"
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