September 2, 2000 It's either "as American an institution as apple pie" or "an annual ritual of tears and guilt" that reflects society's paternalistic attitudes toward the disabled. Either way -- and ...

Aside from starring in some of the classic comedy films of the past half century, Jerry Lewis will be remembered for his humanitarian work, especially the annual telethon he hosted for 45 years ...

The "Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon" is an annual fund-raising event that lasts overnight—the 1998 telethon, for instance, ran for more than 21 hours—and involves an array of entertainers. The ...