MDA Telethon Begins with Tribute to Jerry Lewis (omg!)

(Yahoo Entertainment) - 8 months, 3 weeks ago

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The annual Muscular Dystrophy Association telethon wasted no time in offering a tribute to its longtime host, Jerry Lewis, and potentially diffusing any backlash or disappointment with his absence.

Jerry Lewis won't host this year's telethon

After a dance performance opened the show, Lewis' replacements — Nigel Lythgoe, Jann Carl, Alison Sweeney and Nancy O'Dell — took the stage and immediately took turns talking about the comedian/filmmaker's five-decade commitment to rai...

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