I remember when the ‘Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon’ was the television event of the weekend. For years Americans have tuned in to watch an all-star cast of entertainers perform for the sake of raising money for Jerry’s kids and the Muscular Dystrophy Association. I don’t remember ever camping out in front of the television to watch this (though on rainy days like today it’s very likely we did), but do recall my parents occasionally tuning in to see fellow Rat Packers like Sinatra, Martin and Davis Jr. all perform. Seeing a very sweaty and tired-looking Lewis come out with his bow-tie undone and his collar open during the closing minutes of the telethon is burned into my memory. His sincerity and passion for MDA is incredible and to see him continue this tradition at 84 is equally impressive.