Jerry Lewis Telethon, 2012 Fundraising, TV Schedule, Star Lineup

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Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon The Muscular Dystrophy Telethon is must-see TV watching during the Labor Day weekend, an end-of-summer tradition in the U.S. since it first began in New York City in 1954.

Now an entertainment extravaganza airing live from Las Vegas, the show for many years featured the much-loved actor and comedian Jerry Lewis.

In 2011 it was announced that after 46 years the 85-year-old Lewis would be stepping down as the major host for the show that helps to combat muscular dystrophy, a crippling disease which currently has no known cure.

Celine Dion stars on the 2011 MDA Telethon

As Lewis himself would say, "the show must go on" with 2012 marking the 47th Annual Labor Day Telethon.

As last year's major shakeup continues to reverberate, watch for an official announcement of stars, performances and hosting duties for the MDA Telethon as Labor Day 2012 draws near..

As usual, the 2012 MDA telethon will be broadcast on some 160 “Love Network” television stations across the country and viewed on the Internet via streaming video at www.mda.org.

MDA Labor Day Telethon Stars

The celebrity lineup has in recent years has included such stars as Celine Dion, Kid Rock, Sugarland, Ludacris, and dozens more.

Nationwide, the telethon usually creates an outpouring of support from a big-hearted American public who in 2011 helped raise almost $61 million in pledges & contributions for both service and research programs of the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Will 2012 prove to be another record-breaking year for muscular dystrophy research and support? Stay tuned ...

Muscular Dystrophy Telethon TV Stations in Major Cities:

Boston, WCVB	Atlanta, WUPA	Dallas, KXAS
New York, WOR	Chicago, WGN	Las Vegas, KTNV
Washington DC, WDCW	Cincinnati, WSTR	Los Angeles, KCAL
Miami, WBFS	St. Louis, KSDK	San Francisco, KTVU

More about the Jerry Lewis Telethon around the Web:

MDA Telethon - The official site featuring photos and video highlights, facts on record-breaking fund raising years, a complete list of performers since 1966, information on how your pledges help combat muscular dystrophy, related FAQ.

The Telethon Years.com - Major Jerry Lewis fan site with a complete telethon history including photos, video highlights, fun facts, related links & resources.

MDA Labor Day Telethon - Wikipedia - Extensive background and history behind the event including record donation totals, fun facts and trivia, and an extensive list of related references and resources.

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