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 ...

Why former telethon participants are protesting the return of the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s most famous fundraising effort. Jerry Lewis makes his opening remarks at the 25th Anniversary of the ...

In this Sept. 7, 1998, file photo, Jerry Lewis stands in front of a countdown board after announcing a record $51.5 million in pledges and contributions for the fight against neuromuscular diseases ...

LAS VEGAS (AP) — After 45 years promoting treatment and a cure for children he calls "my kids," comedian Jerry Lewis announced Monday he is retiring as host of the Labor Day Muscular Dystrophy ...

Once upon a time before the internet, telethons — marathon television fundraisers known for their endless lineup of performers and rows and rows of on-camera volunteers answering telephones to accept ...

LOS ANGELES -- So. Jerry Lewis is out as host of the Muscular Dystrophy Labor Day Telethon, which he had captained since 1966 (though he had hosted local telethons for the charity as far back as 1954) ...