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| 2010 MDA Telethon Photos |
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MDA TELETHON ACHIEVES $58,919,838
MDA National Chairman Jerry Lewis again delivered his signature Telethon song, “You’ll Never Walk Alone” to culminate the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon which raised
$58,919,838 in contributions and pledges to advance the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s lifesaving mission.
Photo by Eric Candles |
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Jann Carl and Abbey Umali - Hour 1 - 2010 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon
Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon Co-host Jann Carl, an Emmy-winning journalist, shares a laugh with 11 year-old Abbey Umali, the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s National Goodwill Ambassador. Umali, in six weeks this summer, personally raised more than $20,500 to help advance MDA’s lifesaving mission.
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Cirque du Soleil - 2010 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon
Jerry Lewis introduced “Viva Elvis by Cirque du Soleil” as “smashingly magnificent,” during the opening hour of the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon broadcast nationwide to an expected 40 million viewers. Lewis had high praise for the talented group, thanking the performers for making time around their hectic daily show and rehearsal schedules to come to the Telethon “for free, to help me and my kids.”
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Jerry Lewis - Hour 1- 2010 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon
Legendary funnyman and MDA National Chairman Jerry Lewis walked onstage to open the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon in Las Vegas Sunday night. Lewis told viewers that he knew the economy was tough, but that “Americans are good people who will find it in their hearts once again this year to donate to Jerry’s Kids.” The 2009 MDA Telethon raised $60 million, Lewis asked the viewing audience to top that final figure for 2010. The 21 ½ hour broadcast will feature some 65 top acts including comedian John Pinette, American Idol Executive Producer Nigel Lithgoe and Boo Boo Stewart of the movie, “Twilight: Eclipse”.
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Grammy-nominated recording artist Ace Young, Nigel Lythgoe, Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon co-host and executive producer of “American Idol” and “So You Think You Can Dance,” plus David Archuleta singing sensation, from left to right, took a moment during the Telethon to celebrate MDA’s new “Make A Muscle, Make A Difference” public awareness campaign. Young and Archuleta were both “American Idol” finalists, so it was a happy reunion for the prime-time show mates. The Telethon is expected to have been watched by 40 million Americans. |
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There was not a dry eye in the house as MDA National Goodwill Ambassador Abbey Umali sang “Ordinary Miracle.” Umali, the first youngster to ever open the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon, was unflappable as she warmed Telethon Co-host Jann Carl by making an immediate heartfelt appeal following her performance. Abbey encouraged America to give generously to help advance the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s lifesaving mission. |
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Billy Gilman performs at the 2010 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon
Award-winning county artist and MDA Celebrity Ambassador Billy Gilman performs early Monday morning on the 45th annual MDA Telethon. Around the world, millions have logged on to watch and donate at www.mda.org.
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David Archuleta performs at the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon
"American Idol" finalist David Archuleta performs "Things Are Getting Better" from his new album "Something 'Bout Love" during the 45th annual MDA Telethon. Millions tune-in to watch the fundraiser for the Muscular Dystrophy
Association, Sept. 5-6.
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Terry Fator and Nigel Lythgoe
New 2010 Telethon co-host and Executive Producer of "American Idol" and Co-creator, Executive Producer and judge for "So You Think You Can Dance" Nigel Lythgoe joins ventriloquist Terry Fator and his sidekick Julius "The Soul Singer" on stage at the MDA Telethon Sunday night. The trio discussed who should win the next "America's Got Talent" competition, which Fator won in 2007. The Telethon continues through Monday afternoon, 3 p.m. PT.
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Nancy O'Dell and the Nieto Family
Telethon co-host Nancy O'Dell talks with Augie and Lynne Nieto, co-chairs of MDA's ALS Division, Monday afternoon at the 45th Annual MDA Telethon in Las Vegas. The Nieto's son, Austin Nieto, and daughter Lindsay Nieto look on as they discuss MDA's Augie's Quest, a major ALS research initiative. Augie was diagnosed in 2005 with ALS, (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig’s disease). MDA has spent more than $250 million on its ALS programs.
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About the Telethon
Adults
who used to watch as kids now introduce
their own children to the 21½-hour,
star-studded variety show that simultaneously
entertains, informs and raises funds for
the services and research programs of the
Muscular Dystrophy
Association.
 First
broadcast over Labor Day weekend in 1966
by just one TV station in New York City,
the unique event starring popular comedian
Jerry Lewis quickly caught the public's
attention — and raised more than $1 million.
Now the show will be broadcast on more than 170 MDA "Love
Network" stations across the country.
In 1998, the MDA Telethon made history as the
first telethon seen around the world via Internet simulcast,
hosted by RealNetworks on MDA's website.
An "interactive" show long before
the computer age popularized the term, the
Telethon's drama comes from the ever-increasing
fundraising total posted on the tote board
— by hand in 1966, now electronically. Jerry's
goal of raising "one dollar more"
than the previous year's amount has been
more than met almost every year, thanks
to the generosity and compassion of the
American public. In 2009, the total was $60.5
million. |
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