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PHOTO CREDITS
When possible please credit photos as "Courtesy of MDA" or "Courtesy of the Muscular
Dystrophy Association."
ALEXANDER
Comedian and Muscular Dystrophy Association Vice President Max Alexander makes an appeal
in behalf of the million Americans living with muscle-wasting diseases during the 1997 Jerry
Lewis MDA Telethon. Alexander and more than two million volunteers help foster year-round
support that enables MDA to remain among the nation's most efficient charities. MDA ranks
first among the country's 25 largest charities in percentage of income received from the public.
BETHUNE
Ballerina Zina Bethune, founder of Bethune Theaterdanse, performed during the 1997 Jerry
Lewis MDA Telethon with Julissa LaFarga. Julissa, then 10, is from Los Angeles and has
congenital muscular dystrophy.
BLAUSTONE
Emmy Award-winning actress Mariette Hartley, in a Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon interview,
talked with writer/award-winning photographer Jan Blaustone and her family about the effects of
muscular dystrophy in their daily lives.
BOOMS
Comedian Chuck Booms wows the crowd during his stand-up act at the 1997 Jerry Lewis MDA
Telethon. A Labor Day tradition, the 21½-hour show is broadcast by some 200 television
stations nationwide.
BOOSLER
Long-time Muscular Dystrophy Association advocate Elayne Boosler, shown performing on the
1996 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon, co-hosted the 1997 New York broadcast of the show.
BOOSLER1
Long-time Muscular Dystrophy Association advocate Elayne Boosler, performing here on the
1996 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon, co-hosted the 1997 New York broadcast of the Telethon. The
popular show annually attracts some 75 million viewers
CARL
Jann Carl, "Entertainment Tonight" correspondent, has been a national co-host of the Jerry
Lewis MDA Telethon since 1996. Carl is also a Muscular Dystrophy Association vice president.
The popular show annually attracts some 75 million viewers.
CARROT
Being his ever-helpful self, comedian Carrot Top emphatically shows the audience where the
annual Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon originates. Carrot Top, aka Scott Thompson, serves as an
MDA vice president.
CARROT1
Carrot Top, one of many top comedians who appear each year on the Jerry Lewis MDA
Telethon, gets a laugh from the 75 million viewers who tune in to the 21½-hour show.
CHARO
A Telethon favorite, Charo brings extraordinary singing, guitar playing, and dancing to her
always-exciting Telethon performances. This Latin sensation has appeared on every Jerry Lewis
MDA Telethon since 1980.
CHARO1
Latin spitfire Charo sings and dances her way into the hearts of 75 million viewers of the 1997
Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon. A Labor Day tradition, the 21½-hour show is broadcast by some
200 television stations nationwide.
CROSBY
Comedian Norm Crosby enlivens the audience during his 1997 appearance on the Jerry Lewis
MDA Telethon. Crosby, a Muscular Dystrophy Association vice president, and more than 1,700
other celebrities work year-round to help MDA maintain its network of 230 clinics nationwide.
MDA clinics offer an unparalleled array of medical and health services to families affected by
neuromuscular diseases.
CROSBY1
Muscular Dystrophy Association Vice President Norm Crosby is one of many top comedians
who annually make appeals in behalf of MDA's fight against 40 neuromuscular diseases during
the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon.
DAMN_YANKEES
The cast of "Damn Yankees," including Jerry Lewis who starred in the hit musical, took a break
from their performance schedules and joined actors from other Broadway hits on the 1997 Jerry
Lewis MDA Telethon.
ED_ANNIE
Ed McMahon, MDA Vice President, chats with young Brittny Kissinger, star of "Annie," during
the 1997 broadcast of the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon. Ed celebrates his 32st year in 1999 as
Telethon anchor.
ED_TOM
Ed McMahon, anchor of the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon for more than 30 years and actor Tom
Arnold share a laugh during the 1997 show. Along with more than 1,700 other celebrities,
McMahon, an MDA Vice President, and Arnold volunteer to help advance the fight against 40
neuromuscular diseases.
ERABBIT1
Performing for "Jerry's kids," country music entertainer Eddie Rabbitt gave his support to the
Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon. The 21½-hour show is broadcast by some 200 television stations
nationwide.
ERABBIT2
Surrounded by children of all ages, country singer Eddie Rabbitt performed some of his favorite
tunes during the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon. The Telethon annually attracts 75 million viewers,
millions of who contribute to advance the Muscular Dystrophy Association's lifesaving mission.
ERABBITT
Eddie Rabbitt and many other country music heartthrobs, including Clint Black, Garth Brooks,
Lorrie Morgan and Mindy McCready, have supported "Jerry's kids" by performing on the Jerry
Lewis MDA Telethon. The popular show annually attracts an audience of 75 million viewers.
EXSOUND
Harley-Davidson enthusiasts, the band members of Expanded Sound mesmerize the audience
with their trademark harmonies during the 1997 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon. The Telethon
attracts some 75 million viewers, millions of who contribute to advance the Muscular Dystrophy
Association's lifesaving mission.
FAVALON
Heartthrob Frankie Avalon sang one of his hits during the 1970 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon. He
also co-hosted the New York broadcast of the Telethon in 1992.
FORD
Comedian Diane Ford makes millions of people laugh during her appearance on the 1997 Jerry
Lewis MDA Telethon. Ford and other celebrities performing on the show help the Muscular
Dystrophy Association maintain its network of 230 clinics nationwide. MDA clinics offer an
unparalleled array of medical and health services to families affected by neuromuscular diseases.
GARRETT
VH-1 personality Cynthia Garrett has been a co-host of the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon since
1997. Garrett, a Muscular Dystrophy Association vice president, and many other celebrities work
year-round with MDA to help advance the fight against 40 neuromuscular diseases.
GLOVER
Savion Glover tap dances against dystrophy at the 1997 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon. In addition
to those appearing on the show, nearly a million volunteers work behind the scenes each Labor
Day weekend to make the 21-1/2 hour broadcast and special Muscular Dystrophy Association
community events successful.
GREYEYES
Nationally known Native American actor Michael Greyeyes makes a celebrity appeal during the
1997 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon. The popular show annually attracts 75 million viewers.
HELFGOTT
Composer and pianist David Helfgott, subject of the Academy Award-winning movie Shine,
appeared in a rare live performance for American audiences on the 1997 Jerry Lewis MDA
Telethon.
HENDERSON
Guitarist Eric Henderson performs on the 1997 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon. Henderson and other
popular musicians have helped advance the fight against 40 neuromuscular diseases by appearing
on the Telethon.
JCASH
Country music legend Johnny Cash boosts pledges to the Muscular Dystrophy Association's
most important fund-raising event by answering phone calls from MDA supporters during the
Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon. Nearly a million volunteers annually work behind the scenes to
make the 21½-hour broadcast and myriad Labor Day special events for MDA successful.
JL_1
The Muscular Dystrophy Association's number-one volunteer, Jerry Lewis, delights fans by
belting out custom lyrics to many popular songs during the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon. Lewis
was honored in 1997 by the American Medical Association with its Lifetime Achievement
Award "for significant and lasting contributions to the health and welfare of humanity."
JL_2
Rapid research progress by investigators worldwide, supported by the Muscular Dystrophy
Association, gives MDA National Chairman Jerry Lewis a good reason to sing during his annual
Labor Day Telethon. Lewis was honored in 1997 by the American Medical Association with its
Lifetime Achievement Award "for significant and lasting contributions to the health and welfare
of humanity."
JL_2B
Jerry Lewis, the Muscular Dystrophy Association's number-one volunteer, received an old
portrait as a gag gift from comedian Elayne Boosler and MDA National Vice Presidents Max
Alexander and Ed McMahon during the 1996 MDA Telethon.
JL_3
Longtime Telethon host and Muscular Dystrophy Association National Chairman Jerry Lewis
regularly mingles with Telethon studio audiences during the 21½-hour Labor Day broadcasts,
which now reach some 75 million viewers.
JL_4
The American Medical Association recently recognized Jerry Lewis and the Muscular Dystrophy
Association with Lifetime Achievement Awards for "significant and lasting contributions to the
health and welfare of humanity." Lewis has hosted the MDA Telethon for more than 30 years.
JL_5
With Jerry Lewis at its helm, there is always plenty to laugh about during the Jerry Lewis MDA
Telethon. In July 1997, Parents Without Partners International recognized Lewis and the
Muscular Dystrophy Association with its Distinguished Service to Children Awards.
JL_6
The Muscular Dystrophy Association's number-one volunteer, Jerry Lewis, wears many hats
while leading the fight against neuromuscular disease year-round, including his starring role on
the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon.
JL_7
Jerry Lewis, National Chairman of the Muscular Dystrophy Association, is MDA's number-one
volunteer.
JL_8
With the electronic toteboard showing total pledges to the 1996 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon,
Jerry Lewis sings "You'll Never Walk Alone." This Rodgers & Hammerstein composition has
become Lewis' theme song for his volunteer efforts in behalf of the million Americans affected
by neuromuscular diseases.
JL_9
A behind-the-scenes look at the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon.
JL_ALEXANDER
The Muscular Dystrophy Association's number-one volunteer, Jerry Lewis, thanks comedian
Max Alexander for his continued dedication to the fight against neuromuscular diseases during
the 1997 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon. Alexander's involvement, as well as that of many other top
performers, helps fuel the Muscular Dystrophy Association's worldwide research efforts seeking
treatments and cures for 40 muscle-wasting diseases.
JL_ANDERSON_MANDY
Mandy van Benthuysen, now serving a third term in 1999 as the Muscular Dystrophy
Association National Youth Chairperson, joins Walter Anderson, editor of Parade, and Jerry
Lewis on stage during the 1997 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon. Van Benthuysen and Lewis
appeared on the cover of the 1997 Labor Day weekend issue of Parade.
JL_BEN
Muscular Dystrophy Association National Chairman Jerry Lewis and former MDA National
Goodwill Ambassador Benjamin Cumbo shared special moments on the 1996 and 1997 Jerry
Lewis MDA Telethon.
JL_BEN1
Former Muscular Dystrophy Association National Goodwill Ambassador Benjamin Cumbo
happily upstaged Jerry Lewis during the 1996 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon. In July 1997, Parents
Without Partners International recognized Lewis and MDA with its Distinguished Service to
Children Award.
JL_BOOMS
MDA National Chairman Jerry Lewis chats with fellow comedian Chuck Booms during the 1997
Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon. Booms and more than two million volunteers help foster support
that enables the Muscular Dystrophy Association to remain among the nation's most efficient
charities. MDA ranks first among the country's 25 largest charities in percentage of income
received from the public.
JL_BOOSLER
Comedian Elayne Boosler received a warm Telethon welcome from the Muscular Dystrophy
Association's number-one volunteer Jerry Lewis. Boosler co-hosted the 1997 New York
broadcast of the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon. The popular show annually attracts some 75
million viewers.
JL_CARL
"Entertainment Tonight" correspondent Jann Carl shares a "mother-to-be" moment with the
Muscular Dystrophy Association's number-one volunteer and National Chairman, Jerry Lewis,
during the national broadcast of the 1997 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon. The 21½-hour show is
broadcast by some 200 television stations nationwide. Carl, a Telethon co-host, serves as an
MDA Vice President.
JL_CHARO
The Muscular Dystrophy Association's number-one volunteer, Jerry Lewis, performs with Latin
entertainer Charo, who has performed on every Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon since 1980.
JL_CHARO1
Latin entertainer Charo gave the Muscular Dystrophy Association's number-one volunteer, Jerry
Lewis, a quick lesson in how to do the "Macarena" during the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon.
Nearly a million volunteers annually work behind the scenes to make the 21½-hour broadcast
and myriad Labor Day special events for MDA successful.
JL_CHARO2
The Muscular Dystrophy Association's number-one volunteer, Jerry Lewis, joins longtime friend
Charo for a laugh as she helps in the fight against muscle-wasting diseases. Charo has appeared
on every Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon since 1980.
JL_CHEERLEADERS
Jerry Lewis stands among some of the annual Labor Day Telethon's most ardent cheerleaders for
"Jerry's kids," members of the Universal Cheerleading Association. In July 1997, Parents
Without Partners International recognized Lewis and the Muscular Dystrophy Association with
its Distinguished Service to Children Awards.
JL_CRAWFORD
Actress Joan Crawford showed her support for "Jerry's kids" by appearing on the 1970 Jerry
Lewis MDA Telethon. The popular show annually attracts some 75 million viewers.
JL_CROSBY
The Muscular Dystrophy Association's number-one volunteer Jerry Lewis, comedian Norm
Crosby, who is also an MDA vice president, and more than 1,200 other celebrities work year-
round to help MDA maintain its nationwide network of 230 clinics. MDA clinics offer an
unparalleled array of medical and health services to families affected by neuromuscular diseases.
JL_DANZA
Prime time sitcom star Tony Danza couldn't help laughing at Jerry Lewis' antics following
Danza's song-and-dance performance on the 1996 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon.
JL_DANZ1
Tony Danza and many notable sitcom stars, including Paul Reiser, Helen Hunt, Jason Alexander,
Drew Carey, Roseanne and the cast of "Friends," have regularly joined Jerry Lewis in the fight
against neuromuscular disease by performing and making special appeals during the Jerry Lewis
MDA Telethon. Their visible involvement helps fuel the Muscular Dystrophy Association's
worldwide research effort seeking treatments and cures for 40 muscle-wasting diseases.
JL_DAVIE
Muscular Dystrophy Association National Chairman Jerry Lewis presents Dr. Kay E. Davies
with the inaugural S. Mouchly Small award for excellence in research during the 1997 Jerry
Lewis MDA Telethon. Dr. Davies and her colleagues are among the more than 400 teams of
MDA-funded researchers working to find causes and cures for muscle-wasting diseases.
JL_DAVIS
Entertainer Sammy Davis Jr. and Muscular Dystrophy Association National Chairman Jerry
Lewis, shown here on the 1986 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon, frequently fostered memorable
moments during Telethon broadcasts.
JL_DAVIS1
Sammy Davis Jr. and Muscular Dystrophy Association National Chairman Jerry Lewis regularly
appeared together on the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon. Davis' visible involvement helped fuel
MDA's worldwide research effort, seeking treatments and cures for 40 muscle-wasting diseases.
JL_DEAN_FRANK
Using the element of surprise, Frank Sinatra reunited one of the entertainment history's funniest
comedy teams, Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, on the stage of the 1976 Jerry Lewis MDA
Telethon.
JL_ED
Slipping into pajamas, Ed McMahon caught Jerry Lewis off-guard during a late night portion of
the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon. The 21½-hour show is broadcast by some 200 television stations
nationwide.
JL_ED_TO
Jerry Lewis joins Telethon anchor Ed McMahon and actor Tom Arnold for a round of jesting
during the 1997 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon. Nearly a million volunteers work behind-the-scenes
each Labor Day weekend to make the 21½-hour broadcast and special Muscular Dystrophy
Association community events successful.
JL_ED1
Jerry Lewis and Telethon anchor Ed McMahon demonstrate the chemistry that's made them such
an entertaining duo during more than three decades on the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon. Along
with more than 1,200 other celebrities, Lewis and McMahon work year-round to help the
Muscular Dystrophy Association maintain its nationwide network of 230 clinics. MDA clinics
offer an unparalleled array of medical and health services to families affected by neuromuscular
diseases.
JL_ED2
Muscular Dystrophy Association National Chairman Jerry Lewis and MDA Vice President Ed
McMahon are among the more than two million volunteers who help foster support that enables
MDA to remain among the nation's most efficient charities. MDA ranks first among the
country's 25 largest charities in percentage of income received from the public.
JL_ED3
Ed McMahon, shown here with the Muscular Dystrophy Association's number-one volunteer
Jerry Lewis, is celebrating his 32nd year as anchor of the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon. McMahon
works year-round with the Association and is an MDA vice president.
JL_ED4
Larger than life but shorter than his good friend and MDA Labor Day Telethon anchor Ed
McMahon, Jerry Lewis leads the Muscular Dystrophy Association's fight against neuromuscular
diseases.
JL_ED5
The 1999 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon marks Ed McMahon's 32nd year as Telethon anchor. This
1971 photo captures the chemistry that continues to make McMahon, an MDA Vice President,
such an effective "second banana" to the Muscular Dystrophy Association's number-one
volunteer, Jerry Lewis.
JL_ED6
Ed McMahon, longtime Telethon anchor, shares a chuckle with the Muscular Dystrophy
Association's number-one volunteer, Jerry Lewis, during one of many lighthearted moments in
the 21½-hour extravaganza. The Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon attracts some 75 million viewers,
millions of who contribute to advance MDA's lifesaving mission.
JL_EXPANDEDSOUND
Jerry Lewis, the Muscular Dystrophy Association's number-one volunteer, thanks members of
Expanded Sound for their harmonious, yet funny performance with his highest compliment, an
exuberant guffaw. The Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon annually attracts some 75 million viewers.
JL_FOREVERTANGO
Donning yet another of his many Telethon hats, Muscular Dystrophy Association National
Chairman Jerry Lewis joins Forever Tango for a lively Latin dance.
JL_GARRETT
VH-1 personality Cynthia Garrett helps out the Muscular Dystrophy Association's number-one
volunteer by co-hosting the 1997 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon. Garrett, an MDA vice president,
and other prominent television personalities work year-round to help advance the fight against 40
neuromuscular diseases.
JL_GLOVER
On the 1997 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon, tap dancing sensation Savion Glover passes the floor to
Jerry Lewis, who then shows the audience that his bag of tricks is never empty. The popular
show annually attracts some 75 million viewers.
JL_HERNS
Heavyweight boxer Thomas Hearns challenged the Muscular Dystrophy Association's number-
one volunteer, Jerry Lewis, to a few rounds during Jerry's 21½-hour Labor Day Telethon.
JL_KAREEM
Jerry Lewis climbed to new heights to interview basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar during
the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon.
JL_KASEM
Jerry Lewis shared a laugh with long-time Muscular Dystrophy Association volunteers Jean and
Casey Kasem during the annual Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon. Jean and Casey have co-hosted the
local Los Angeles broadcast of the Telethon by KCAL-TV and appear with Jerry on the national
show.
JL_MARSHALL
Television personality Peter Marshall stops by the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon to pay a visit on
the Muscular Dystrophy Association's number-one volunteer, Jerry Lewis. Nearly a million
volunteers work behind-the-scenes each Labor Day weekend to make the 21½-hour broadcast
and special MDA community events successful.
JL_MARSHALL_POSTON
Actor Tom Poston and his late wife, Kay, join Muscular Dystrophy Association National
Chairman Jerry Lewis and television personality Peter Marshall on the 1997 Jerry Lewis MDA
Telethon. Mrs. Poston, who had Lou Gehrig's disease, died in July 1998. Lou Gehrig's disease,
or ALS, is prominent among the diseases in MDA's program.
JL_MARTIN
A tribute to Dean Martin was just one of the many touching moments from the 1996 Jerry Lewis
MDA Telethon.
JL_MARTIN1
One of entertainment history's funniest comedy teams, Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, were
reunited on the stage of the 1976 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon.
JL_MILTON
Comedian Milton Berle is a long-time supporter of "Jerry's kids" and the annual Jerry Lewis
MDA Telethon.
JL_PEARL
Entertainer-extraordinaire Pearl Bailey performed alongside Jerry Lewis on the 1969 broadcast
of the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon. Lewis was honored by the American Medical Association in
1997 with its Lifetime Achievement Award "for significant and lasting contributions to the
health and welfare of humanity."
JL_RIP
Comedian Rip Taylor and Jerry Lewis regularly yuck it up during the Jerry Lewis MDA
Telethon.
JL_SEINFELD
The Muscular Dystrophy Association's number-one volunteer, Jerry Lewis, shares a moment
with fellow comedian Jerry Seinfeld during the 1997 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon. Lewis and
MDA were honored by the American Medical Association with Lifetime Achievement Awards
for "significant and lasting contributions to the health and welfare of humanity."
JL_SEINFELD1
Comedian and TV superstar Jerry Seinfeld "yucks it up" with Muscular Dystrophy Association
National Chairman Jerry Lewis during the 1997 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon. Seinfeld and other
prominent actors help advance the fight against 40 neuromuscular diseases by appearing on the
21½-hour broadcast.
JL_SINATRA
Frank Sinatra and Muscular Dystrophy Association National Chairman Jerry Lewis ham it up
during the 1974 broadcast of the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon.
JL_UGGAMS
Leslie Uggams is one of many popular singers who support the Muscular Dystrophy
Association's number-one volunteer in the fight against muscle-wasting diseases. Uggams
performed on the 1997 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon.
JL_VALLEYAIRES
Nothing can stop the Valleyaires from helping the Muscular Dystrophy Association fight
neuromuscular disease -- not even MDA's number-one volunteer, Jerry Lewis, at his wackiest.
JL_VALLEYAIRES1
Jerry Lewis demonstrates the physical humor that made him a world-renowned star as he joins
the Valleyaires during the 1997 MDA Labor Day Telethon. Along with other performers, the
Valleyaires' Telethon performance helps fuel the Muscular Dystrophy Association's worldwide
research efforts seeking treatments and cures for muscle-wasting diseases.
JL_WHOOP
Whoopi Goldberg and many of the nation's funniest comediennes, including Elayne Boosler,
Sandra Bernhard and Roseanne, have joined the fight against neuromuscular disease by
appearing on the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon. Together, they and other notable celebrities help
the Muscular Dystrophy Association maintain its network of 230 clinics nationwide, offering an
unparalleled array of medical and health services to families affected by neuromuscular diseases.
LENNON_YOKO
John Lennon and Yoko Ono graced the stage of the 1972 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon and
delighted the national audience by singing "Give Peace a Chance." Thousands of special events
in communities across the country take place every Labor Day weekend to benefit "Jerry's kids."
MARSALIS
Legendary trumpeter and Muscular Dystrophy Association Vice President Wynton Marsalis,
shown appearing on the 1989 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon performed on the 1997 Telethon by
satellite from New York. Marsalis and other celebrities on the 21½-hour show help MDA
maintain its network of 230 clinics nationwide, offering an unparalleled array of medical and
health services to families affected by neuromuscular diseases.
MCCARTNEY
Paul McCartney delighted viewers with his 1982 appearance on the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon.
The popular show annually attracts some 75 million viewers.
MCMAHON
Ed McMahon, Muscular Dystrophy Association National Vice President, has anchored the Jerry
Lewis MDA Telethon for more than 30 years. The 21½-hour show is broadcast by some 200
television stations nationwide.
MEDCALF_HARTLEY
Emmy Award-winner and 1996 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon co-host Mariette Hartley talked with
Laura Medcalf and her mother, Carol, about the effects of spinal muscular atrophy.
NORM_MAX_DIANA
Diane Ford, a longtime guest on the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon, joins her fellow partners in
comedy, Norm Crosby and Max Alexander, both of whom are Muscular Dystrophy Association
vice presidents, at the 1997 broadcast. The 21½-hour show is broadcast by some 200 television
stations nationwide.
ORLANDO_DAWN
Tony Orlando and many other notable singers, including Tony Bennett, Julio Iglesias, Harry
Connick, Jr. and Barry Manilow, support "Jerry's kids" by performing on the Jerry Lewis MDA
Telethon. The 21½-hour show is broadcast by some 200 television stations nationwide.
RAGTIME
In a salute to Broadway, cast members from "Ragtime" perform a number during the 1997 Jerry
Lewis MDA Telethon. Celebrity performances on the show help the Muscular Dystrophy
Association maintain its nationwide network of 230 clinics, which offer an unparalleled array of
medical and health services to families affected by neuromuscular diseases.
RCHARLES
Musician Ray Charles has made many appearances on the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon to sing out
his support for the Muscular Dystrophy Association and its fight against neuromuscular diseases.
REBA
Reba McIntire and many other country music stars, including Alabama, Clint Black, Billy Ray
Cyrus, Naomi Judd, Lorrie Morgan, Mindy McCready, and Tim McGraw have regularly
appeared on the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon. The 21½-hour show is broadcast by some 200
television stations nationwide.
ROLLINGSTONES
Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones strut their stuff during the 1979 MDA Jerry Lewis Labor
Day Telethon.
SDAVIS
Entertainer Sammy Davis Jr., shown here performing on the 1973 broadcast of the Jerry Lewis
MDA Telethon, shared his wonderful music and delightful entertainment on 17 Muscular
Dystrophy Association Telethons. His visible involvement helped fuel MDA's worldwide
research effort seeking treatments and cures for 40 muscle-wasting diseases.
SOLOMONGLOVER
Andre Solomon-Glover, starring in Broadway's "Showboat," joins cast members from "Damn
Yankees," "Rent," "Annie," and "Ragtime" in a special salute to Broadway during the 1997 Jerry
Lewis MDA Telethon. The involvement of so many top actors and singers helps fuel the
Muscular Dystrophy Association's worldwide research efforts seeking treatments and cures for
40 muscle-wasting diseases.
TUCKER
Tanya Tucker and country music stars such as Naomi Judd and Patty Loveless know how to
celebrate Labor Day weekend ? by performing on the 21½-hour broadcast of the Jerry Lewis
MDA Telethon. They and more than two million other volunteers help foster support that keeps
the Muscular Dystrophy Association ranked among the nation's top charities, and first among
the country's 25 largest charities in percentage of income received from the public.
TUCKER1
Country singer Tanya Tucker struts her stuff during the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon.
WHOOPI
Whoopi Goldberg and many of the nation's top comedians, including Robin Williams, Billy
Crystal, Jerry Seinfeld, Drew Carey, Bill Maher, Louie Anderson, Elayne Boosler and Roseanne,
support "Jerry's kids" by appearing on the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon. Together, they and other
notable celebrities help the Muscular Dystrophy Association maintain its network of 230 clinics
nationwide, offering an unparalleled array of medical and health services for families affected by
neuromuscular diseases.
YOUNGMAN
Henny Youngman and other top comedians, including Billy Crystal, Robin Williams, Jerry
Seinfeld, Whoopi Goldberg, and Drew Carey, have all lent their hilarious talents to the Jerry
Lewis MDA Telethon. Together, they and other notable celebrities help the Muscular Dystrophy
Association maintain its network of 230 clinics nationwide, offering an unparalleled array of
medical and health services to families affected by neuromuscular diseases.
ZANY
Comedian Bob Zany makes a heartfelt appeal for help in the fight against muscle-wasting
diseases at the 1997 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon. The popular show annually attracts some 75
million viewers.
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