Jerry Lewis has co - hosted the charity 's annual telethon since 1968 . The group 's president , Gerald Weinberg , thanked the comic for remaining committed to the cause , as well as for his efforts over the years . He rose to fame as a comic and movie star in the 1960s . Many now know him best as the host of the Labor Day telethon . This year will be Lewis ' last such event , though he 'll remain the charity 's national chairman .
Jerry Lewis has co - hosted the charity 's annual telethon since 1968 . He rose to fame as a comic and movie star in the 1960s . Many now know him best as the host of the Labor Day telethon . This year will be Lewis ' last such event , though he 'll remain the charity 's national chairman .