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2011 Labor Day TV: MDA Telethon, marathons, sports and specials
From Inside the BoxIf you are not out enjoying the sunshine as we ease from summer into fall, Zap2it's got you covered for all the Labor Day weekend television programming.... -
MDA Telethon raises $61 million in 6 hours; did you miss Jerry Lewis?
The TV Guy - Orlando SentinelLarry Miller complained: "If this is the way we are going culturally, then we should go all the way and tell grandpa we don't need him for Thanksgiving." And Harry Shearer said of Lewis: "He basically just put his entire personality on display to be... -
‘American Idol’: Ryan Seacrest to make appeal during MDA Telethon
The TV Guy - Orlando Sentinel"Ryan has an amazing ability to communicate effectively with many generations of television viewers. Having him on our 2011 telethon is a significant development for the families we serve," MDA Executive Producer Jerry Weinberg said in a statement.... -
Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon to feature Carrot Top, David Archuleta, Enrique Iglesias, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Barry Manilow, Charo
The TV Guy - Orlando SentinelDavid Archuleta performs at Amway Arena last year in this Sentinel photo by Nick Masuda. Have you been missing Central Florida's Carrot Top? You can catch him on the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon this year. The event starts at 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 5, and end.... -
Why does Jerry Lewis want to smack Lindsay Lohan and Paris Hilton?
The TV Guy - Orlando SentinelI guess Lindsay Lohan and Paris Hilton aren't welcome at the MDA Telethon this weekend. Jerry Lewis has some harsh things to say about the young celebrities. Of Lohan, Lewis tells “Inside Edition”: “I would smack her in the mouth if I... -
Kissimmee girl to share her story on Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon
The TV Guy - Orlando SentinelAmy Migala of Kissimmee will have a national platform to tell her story this holiday weekend: The 17-year-old will be part of the Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystophy Association Telethon. Look for her between 9:40 and 10:40 a.m. Monday, and she will be coming... -
MDA Telethon raises $780,750 locally, $58 million nationally
The TV Guy - Orlando SentinelThe Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Association Telethon raised $58.9 million nationally over Labor Day Weekend, according to figures that flashed across the screen as the program ended. The Orlando portion continued after Lewis signed off at 5:30 p.m. ET,... -
'Fill the Boot' MDA Fundraiser Hits Anchorage Streets
Channel 2 NewsAnchorage Firefighters along with volunteers will be on the streets Friday afternoon in Anchorage and Girdwood for the annual Muscular Dystrophy Association fundraiser Fill the Boot. Local organizers have taken to social media sites, such as Facebook, to...Tags: Labor Day, Muscular Dystrophy Association
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MDA Labor Day Telethon goes on -- minus Jerry Lewis
Zap2ItThe Jerry Lewis era of the Muscular Dystrophy Association's Labor Day Telethon has ended a bit sooner than expected. The event's host and main public advocate since 1966, the veteran comedian was slated for a final appearance on this year's edition,...Tags: Human Interest, Labor Day, The Biggest Loser (tv program), Television, File Sharing
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Jerry Lewis Rushed to the Hospital After Collapsing
KTLA NewsNEW YORK (KTLA) -- Comedian Jerry Lewis is recovering after being rushed to the hospital in New York City on Monday night. Lewis, 68, collapsed from low blood sugar just moments before a Friars Club gala at the Waldorf Astoria hotel, the New York Post...Tags: Tom Cruise, Nobel Prize Awards, Astoria, Health, Entertainment Events
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Publicist: Despite Rumors, Jerry Lewis Still Out as MDA Host
KTLALOS ANGELES (KTLA) -- Despite rumors of his return, Jerry Lewis has not been reinstated as the host of this year's Muscular Dystrophy Association telethon that he has headlined since 1966, according to his publicist Sunday. Earlier this month the...Tags: Labor Day, Lindsay Lohan, WGN, Celebrities and Health Issues, Muscular Dystrophy Association
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Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Telethon on Labor Day Weekend
Staff reporterSeptember 2, 2009 PHILADELPHIA – MyPHL17 is set to air the 2009 Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Telethon. The telethon, starring MDA national chairman and number-one volunteer Jerry Lewis, will air on myphl17 beginning Sunday night, September...Tags: Labor Day, Dolly Parton, Television, International Association of Fire Fighters, Tom Bergeron
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