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Looking back at the Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Telethon after 60 years

The first 24-hour Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Association telethon aired 60 years ago on Saturday. The staple of Labor Day weekend featured established stars like Dolly Parton and young comics like Jimmy Fallon.

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Looking back at the Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Telethon after 60 years
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