Jerry Labors For Kids

Tue., Sept. 7, 1999

Jerry Lewis, recovering from viral meningitis, fought off double vision and headaches to host his annual Labor Day telethon. Lewis, 73, appeared for the first three hours of the 34th annual event that raised a record $53.1 million in pledges for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. He sang a duet with Martin Short and performed a solo. Lewis had to rest backstage much of the time before returning for Monday’s finale. Lewis has vowed to conduct the telethon each Labor Day until a cure is found for neuromuscular diseases. “I’m thrilled and grateful for the support of our viewers,” Lewis said.

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