Lewis publicist Candi Cazau declined comment to The Associated Press when told of the statements that opened the telethon on Sunday. Co-host Nigel Lythgoe said during his opening comments on the ...

A slowing economy might mean people are spending less in some parts of the country, but the Muscular Dystrophy Association saw a jump in its donations during the 36th annual Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon ...

The Muscular Dystrophy Association has announced a star-studded celebrity lineup that will appear on its 48th annual telethon this Labor Day weekend, Sunday, September 1 (9:00 - 11:00 p.m. ET & PT and ...

Jerry Lewis, the ubiquitous host of the annual Labor Day weekend telethon to benefit the Tucson-based Muscular Dystrophy Association, is retiring after 45 years. The September broadcast will be his ...

Lewis has not publicly said why he is no longer chairman of the MDA, or why he didn't personally appear in this year's telethon. The co-hosts' remarks during the show were the first time the MDA has ...

Join 13abc for the annual MDA telethon Sunday, Sept. 6-7. The MDA Car Show takes place Monday, September 7, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Medical Mutual, 3737 Sylvania Avenue. 13abc Action News Anchor Kristian ...

The IAFF presented the 38th annual Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon with a record-breaking $18.3 million, the largest single donation in the telethon's history. The International Association of Fire Fighters ...

NEW YORK — For 45 years, many Americans identified the Muscular Dystrophy Association with one man and one event — comedian Jerry Lewis and his annual Labor Day telethon. The MDA dropped Lewis as its ...

5 On Your Side’s annual telethon benefitting the Muscular Dystrophy Association is back this August and returning to its longtime home at Grant’s Farm. Anchor Mike Bush will once again host the “MDA ...

ST. LOUIS — 5 On Your Side’s annual telethon benefitting the Muscular Dystrophy Association is back Labor Day weekend. Anchor Mike Bush will again host the “MDA Show of Strength” with co-hosts Anne ...