Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon

Remember, don't give till it hurts; give till it feels good.

 

They didn't give me time to feel good. That's my beef with Jerry's telthon.

 

I'm just sayin' that that was something you could count on somebody saying on the air about 10 times an hour.

 

With all of Ed McMahon's problems recently, I thought he would be the worse off of the two. But after hearing Jerry labor through the first 15 minutes, I'm wondering if either one will be around next year.

Still, where else are you going to see tap dancing on national television other than the Jerry Lewis Telethon? Or Charo? Or Tony Orlando?

 

My question about the telethon is this: Jerry Lewis has raised a flazillion bucks over the years.

Has anyone ever done a story as to how the money has been spent? Any breakthroughs? Cures? Advances? Anything?

 

The break through is that every year he sets a new recod.

 

Remember when Frank Sinatra brought Dean Martin on stage after Dean and Jerry hadnt seen each other in years? That was good TV.

 

And another record-breaking telethon.

 

To be honest, the best part for me is seeing some of the of the local news talent in the local segments glammed up in hot evening attire. I know, I'm a pig.

 

Sirs, Madames,

I remember it but lost my notes. I think it was Dean who cracked: "Been workin'?"

YD&OHS, etc

 

Yes, damn it, and while you're at it, tell that American Cancer Society that we're wise to their scam, too.

 

It's not just one disease we're talking about here. The money goes to about 30 muscular type of diseases, as well as providing wheelchairs and other stuff for those inflicted.