Nightly News   |  May 16, 2011

Lewis announces last telethon for 'Jerry's Kids'

After 45 years of being a television staple, Jerry Lewis' annual Labor Day telethon to raise money for muscular dystrophy will come to an end this year. NBC's Brian Williams reports.

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>>> and speaking of legs regulars, jerry lewis announced today after 46 years, this year will be his last labor day telethon to raise money for muscular dystrophy . it's been a television staple for decades. he'll continue as the chairman saying today he'll never desert his