Jerry Lewis speaks during a tribute to the late Ed McMahon at the 44th annual Labor Day Telethon to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association at the South Point Hotel & Casino September 6, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
For many of us growing up, Labor Day meant the end to school summer vacation. Remember watching Jerry and Ed on the MDA Labor Day Telethon?
Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra and Jerry Lewis perform during the 1976 telecast of The Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon in Los Angeles, California. This Labor Day marks the 37th year for the telethon that aids those affected by neuromuscular diseases. (Photo by MDA/Getty Images)
Jerry Lewis (R) performs with singer Sammy Davis Jr. (L) during the 1976 telecast of The Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon in Los Angeles, California. This Labor Day marks the 37th year for the telethon that aids those affected by neuromuscular diseases. (Photo by MDA/Getty Images)
Entertainer Jerry Lewis (L) jokes with singer Celine Dion after she performed at the 41st annual Labor Day Telethon to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association at the South Coast Hotel & Casino September 3, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Entertainer Jerry Lewis becomes emotional during a tribute to the late Ed McMahon at the 44th annual Labor Day Telethon to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association at the South Point Hotel & Casino September 6, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Jerry Lewis (R) and Jerry Seinfeld perform during the 2000 telecast of The Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon in Los Angeles, California. This Labor Day marks the 37th year for the telethon that aids those affected by neuromuscular diseases. (Photo by MDA/Getty Images)
Jerry Lewis (L) and Ed McMahon talk at the start of the 39th Annual Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon at CBS Television City on September 5, 2004 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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Jerry Lewis jokes around during the 44th annual Labor Day Telethon to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association at the South Point Hotel & Casino September 6, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Jerry Lewis becomes emotional during a tribute to the late Ed McMahon at the 44th annual Labor Day Telethon to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association at the South Point Hotel & Casino September 6, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Jerry Lewis speaks during a tribute to the late Ed McMahon at the 44th annual Labor Day Telethon to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association at the South Point Hotel & Casino September 6, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
