Jerry Lewis

If I found the cure for dystrophy tomorrow, I would do a telethon in four weeks for acute pain that in this country is a bigger problem than cancer, heart, sickle cell, anemia, name it. It is - it's hitting 70 million Americans.

American Comedian

Greg Fitzsimmons

My dad was in radio; he was a broadcaster, and it was in the family. He hosted kind of a game show at one point on TV; he was the original host of 'Good Day New York,' and he hosted the Jerry Lewis telethon for 15 years.

Barbara Olson

Phones rang constantly, as if the White House was conducting some kind of pardon telethon.

American Journalist

Telethons are exceptionally long, often lasting many hours or even a full day.

Broadcast Duration

Telethons are events where donations are collected, frequently by encouraging viewers to call in.

Fundraising Event

Famous personalities often appear in telethons to attract viewers and donors.

Celebrity Involvement

 In exchange for less than one million dollars, that corporation received the benefits of a months-long promotional campaign including a 12-hour telethon all using the company's logo and color scheme. This was an arrangement

In praise of conflict PIPE...

 point - hey yours Ted I rest my case you on a telethon so Teflon is the clear winner but Richards still not convinced he wants a rematch and this time it's head to head