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First MDA Labor Day Telethon Held Without Jerry Lewis Raises $61.5 Million
However, the absent Lewis was on the minds of many, and Nigel Lythgoe, who co-hosted this year's telethon with Jann Carl said he was sad that his predecessor didn't participate, but that the MDA needs to move on to ensure the fundraiser continues.
Lythgoe also told the Associated Press that he'd been expecting Lewis to show up, either during the telecast, or to pre-tape his signature song 'You'll Never Walk Alone.'
"I was fully expecting him to turn up at any point and join that six hours -- and I'm sorry he didn't," Lythgoe said. "And hopefully another year he might. I mean, he knows that he is always welcome on the telethon. It's his baby."
Oscars 2009: What worked vs. what didn't
Anyway, I had predicted that the Oscars would stink. Well, I was wrong, or half-wrong. Separate from whether you agreed with the winners -- I did by and large -- or you didn't, what about the broadcast? I think if you had seen all the nominees (or at least the Best Picture noms), you probably had a rooting interest and were amused by most of the show. However, the other half was pretty bad. After the jump, what worked versus what did not.
Jerry Lewis telethon raises record donations
Apparently, the show also pitched help for any MDA-registered families that are victims of Hurricane Gustav. It's a good idea and a brilliant P.R. move by Lewis and company. It did get me thinking: why should all that money only benefit those with muscular dystrophy? Why can't next year's donations go towards fighting cancer or some other charity?
You wouldn't believe the things donated to the Jerry Lewis telethon
Now, I guess I have to go through this again. For the Muscular Dystrophy Association, cash is preferred. Checks are accepted. Firearms must be donated via a special table located in the back. I wonder what else people can donate? Marijuana or pornography, perhaps?
This does beg the question of such as thing as bad publicity. I don't know if this incident hurts the telethon's donations. On the other hand, is the 82-year-old comedian or his telethon even relevant anymore? In my youth, everybody watched the telethon for celebrity appearances. Now, it's difficult to remember even when it airs.
Lewis did say that the gift was from an engraver at last year's telethon and he didn't travel since then. What do you think? Is the story flimsy or believable?
Jay Leno offers help to Ed McMahon
Jay, who is in the last year of manning the desk that Johnny Carson manned for years with Ed right by his side, promises to come through for Ed. According to Leno's PR man, "Everybody loves Ed. Jay and others on the show are discussing how they can help him."
Did Jerry Lewis say the F word during his telethon? - VIDEO
No, not that F word. The other one. The one that's a derogatory word for a gay person.
Check out the video at Breitbart. In the 18th hour of his annual MDA Telethon, Lewis walks about the stage and the audience making comments on various people, and at one point stops and talks about the cameraman and his family (supposedly). He says "your family has come to see you...you remember Bart, your oldest son...Jesse, the illiterate f****t..." The audience laughs and moans a bit, but I'm trying to figure out exactly what Lewis says here. Does he actually say that word, or does he start to say "fatty" or something similar? You make the call.
Whatever he says, it's an odd piece of video for sure. I guess that what happens when you're up for 18 hours.
UPDATE: Video is embedded after the jump.
UPDATE #2: He admits he did use the word, and has apologized.
Law & Order SVU: Uncle
(S08E04) This week we're back to the case and off the personal issues of the detectives. And the case is particularly disturbing. A single mother and her 10-year old daughter are found bound, raped and murdered in their apartment. The initial suspect is a very dirty, mouthbreathing Jerry Lewis.
Lewis really stole the show, didn't he? He was heartbreaking as a man who was so depressed that he became demented. He ended up being Det. John Munch's uncle who came up to NYC from Florida in June to see him but forgot what he was doing and ended up on the streets. He experienced a remarkable change in personality. Basically, he turned from crazy homeless man to, well, Jerry Lewis. And then he changed to crazy Jerry Lewis.
Jerry Lewis Telethon raises record amount
Sixty-one million dollars. That's the amount of money raised during this year's Jerry Lewis Telethon to fight Muscular Dystrophy. The influx of money to the annual telethon, which is held during the Labor Day holiday, was bolstered by a huge donation from a group of firefighters and the lack of a major hurricane so far this season.
This broke the previous record of $60.5 million, which was set back in 2003. The telethon was able to surpass this amount with a $23.5 million dollar contribution from the International Association of Firefighters. Last year only $55 million was raised due to the devastation hurricane Katrina wrought on the Gulf Coast shortly before Labor Day. Bob Mackle, Muscular Dystrophy Association spokesman, expressed great relief that there weren't any storms this season.
Jerry Lewis named abbot of the Friars Club
The position of "abbot" the leadership role of the (in)famous Friars Club has remained vacant for two years following the death of former abbot Alan King. That changed recently when Jerry Lewis was named the new abbot of the Friars Club at a recent "roast," the 80 year old comedian's third time in the hot seat after being roasted in 1971 and 1986. Comedian and Law and Order actor Richard Belzer served as roast master for the ceremony. I did a quick search but didn't see anything about this particular roast appearing on Comedy Central, though I think it would be fun to see. I always prefer the older, venerable comedians over the young ones.
Jerry Lewis is latest guest star on SVU
The 80-year old actor will play the homeless uncle of Detective Munch (Richard Belzer). In the episode, titled 'Uncle', Munch finds his uncle living on the streets and ends up arresting him for homicide.
Jerry Lewis Telethon to also help Katrina victims
It's not clear whether there will be two giant signs showing the current level of contributions for both causes or if the Katrina donations will be handled in a different way from the MDA ones. Go Jerry!
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MLB.com has the story, the Yanks have brought in the Korean native on a 1 year deal:
Right-hander Chan Ho Park, who pitched for the National League champion Phillies in 2009, announced early Monday that he has reached a one-year agreement with the World Series champion Yankees, according to Korea's Yonhap News Agency.
Park, 36, a native of Korea, made the announcement at Park 61, a fitness center he opened in Seoul after last season, when he went 3-3 with a 4.43 ERA in 45 games, including seven starts, for the Phillies.
The press conference occurred after 1 a.m. ET. The Yankees have not made a formal announcement. The contract is reported to be for $1.2 million, with incentives that could net an extra $300,000, provided Park passes a physical.
As a low risk depth move, you can't complain too much about it. Last time we saw Park he was throwing gas (95-96 MPH) out of the Phillies bullpen with good control. But I'm in the camp that thinks the Yanks will be better served by an extra bat on the bench rather than an extra arm in the bullpen, and it appears that's out the window. As things stand right now, our bullpen will be
Damaso Marte
Dave Robertson
Alfredo Aceves
Chad Gaudin
I have to think that Park will make the MLB roster, so that means Melancon, Albaladejo, Gaudin and Boone Logan all get bus tickets to Scranton in a few weeks. Not that it's any surprise, but I was hoping Melancon would make the team. Given his lack of use when he was called up last year and his subsequent lack of control, they probably feel MM needs to pitch, which I can't argue with.
12 Responses to "Yanks sign Chan Ho Park"
where do u think mitre ends up? Ben(Quote)
Steve S. Reply:
February 22nd, 2010 at 10:26 am
Whoops! That's a typo. Mitre goes to AAA and Gaudin is the long manM Steve S.(Quote)
He will definitely make our pen. His overall numbers for '09 are deceiving. If you check his splits last year as a SP vs RP…as a SP he had an ERA of 7.29 and 1.74WHIP. As a RP his ERA dropped to 2.52 and had a WHIP of 1.18 (He also struck out 52 batters in 50IP as a RP). Taking it one step further, after June he allowed only 5ER in 30IP. eddieperez23(Quote)
With this signing it surely looks like Chad Gaudin is a goner unless he shows he can get lefties out this spring. rooster(Quote)
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February 22nd, 2010 at 9:29 am
I'd much prefer we keep Gaudin and dump Mitre. eddieperez23(Quote)
Excellent move . Saw Park pitch frequently in the playoffs and he was quite effective in short spurts, with a pedigree to pitch 2-3 innings if needed. Still see Gaudin as the first to join the rotation when the situation arises. classicsteve(Quote)


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