2012 MDA Show of Strength and the History of the Jerry Lewis Telethon

Telethons used to be a pretty big deal. A combination of the words “television” and “marathon”, a telethon is a televised event typically geared towards raising money for a cause or special event.  A typical telethon will go for many hours, featuring musical acts, comedy sketches, rousing speeches, and much more. Since the first one Read more…