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Telethon Raises $61M Despite Lack Of Lewis

Associated Press | by Oskar Garcia

American Idol executive producer Nigel Lythgoe said after co-hosting Sunday’s program that he’s sorry the famed comedian didn’t participate, but the organization needs to move on to ensure the fundraiser continues.The telethon raised nearly $61.5 million Sunday, an increase of about $2.6 million over last year, MDA officials said.

Jerry Lewis Retiring As Telethon Host

UPI | by TVNewsCheck