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Jerry Lewis Makes Appearance At King Of Comedy

The Tribeca Film Festival has ended on a royal note with Jerry Lewis showing up at the 30th anniversary screening of “The King of Comedy.”

Lewis Telethon Raises Record $65 Million For MDA

Jerry Lewis raised a record $65 million for the Muscular Dystrophy Association in his annual Labor Day telethon, a benefit that also made a pitch for those inconvenienced by Hurricane Gustav. This...

Jerry Lewis Flies To New York City To Celebrate 86th Birthday

Jerry Lewis did not turn 86 quietly. The comedian and filmmaker flew in to New York from Las Vegas for an hours-long celebration Friday night.

Jerry Lewis Hospitalized In NYC

A publicist for Jerry Lewis says the comedian is OK after being hospitalized in New York overnight. The 86-year-old Lewis had a health scare Tuesday night just before he was scheduled to receive an award and present another to...

Jerry Lewis Gone, But MDA Telethon Brings In More Than 2010

Even without Jerry Lewis, the Muscular Dystrophy Association telethon posted its best gain since the recession started, though the program’s longtime host was on the minds of...

Legend Jerry Lewis Slams ‘American Idol’ Contestants: ‘They’re All McDonalds’ Wipeouts!’

Jerry Lewis is not a fan of reality television. The star of Encore’s...

Jerry Lewis Says He Built Reputation On Saving Lives Despite Separation From MDA

Jerry Lewis said Saturday that his years of service to the Muscular Dystrophy Association helped make him a star, but he didn’t provide details...

Jerry Lewis Out As MDA Host, National Chairman

Just days after Jerry Lewis shot down rumors he was done hosting the Muscular Dystrophy Association annual telethon, the organization has announced the legendary funnyman won’t be back as master of...

Jerry Lewis Cancels Show In Australia Due To Ill Health

Jerry Lewis has canceled a show in Australia due to poor health. The Muscular Dystrophy Foundation Australia said the comedian’s show Friday night in Sydney had been sold out.

Despite Tough Economy, Annual Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon Raises Nearly $59 Million

Despite the struggling economy, officials with the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon say contributions and pledges from this year’s Labor Day event...

Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon Raises Nearly $60.5 Million

Despite the tough economy, officials with the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon say contributions and pledges from this year’s Labor Day event totaled nearly $60.5 million. Officials say the funds...

Access Hollywood’s Nancy O’Dell To Co-Host 43rd Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon

The Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon will return for its 43rd year on Sunday, with longtime hosts of the marathon fundraiser...

Jerry Lewis Urges Telethon Viewers To Donate To Gustav Victims

As Hurricane Gustav approaches New Orleans, Jerry Lewis is using the 43rd Annual Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon to help.The comedian will encourage families registered with...

Jerry Lewis Apologizes For Anti-Gay Slur

NEW YORK, NY (September 4, 2007) — Jerry Lewis dropped an anti-gay slur — the same one that got Isaiah Washington of “Grey’s Anatomy” in trouble — during the 18th hour of his...

Jerry Lewis Suffers ‘Mild’ Heart Attack

LAS VEGAS (June 13, 2006) — Just a week after announcing his comeback, comedian Jerry Lewis has postponed a July engagement to perform live after suffering a “mild” heart attack...

Jerry Lewis Telethon Raises Record $61 Million

LAS VEGAS (September 5, 2006) — Jerry Lewis’ annual Labor Day telethon raised a record $61 million to fight muscular dystrophy, bolstered by a huge donation from a group of firefighters and the...

Jerry Lewis Gets ‘Nutty’ Again

LAS VEGAS (June 7, 2006) — Jerry Lewis, who played “The Nutty Professor” in 1963, has a wacky new scheme: staging the film as a Broadway musical.

Friars Club Lunch: Skewered Jerry Lewis

NEW YORK (June 9, 2006) — There was good news and blue news for Jerry Lewis on Friday.