Of which association was Jerry Lewis national chairman?

Jerry Lewis (born Joseph Levitch, March 16, 1926 – August 20, 2017) was an American comedian, actor, singer, humanitarian, film director, film producer and screenwriter. He was known for his slapstick humor in film, television, stage and radio and was nicknamed the "King of Comedy". Lewis was one-half of the hit popular comedy duo Martin and Lewis with singer Dean Martin from 1946 to 1956. After the team split, he became a director and solo star in motion pictures, in nightclubs, on television shows and in concerts, musicals and recordings.

Outside of his career, Lewis supported fundraising for muscular dystrophy research, while serving as spokesman for and national chairman of the Muscular Dystrophy Association and has also hosted and emceed the live Labor Day weekend television broadcast of The Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon for 44 years.

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George Oliver Prince

Used to watch his telethon every year

theladyofthelake

My son was the state poster child for South Dakota for Muscular dystrophy. He went to be with our Lord and Savior in 1997. He lived his life helping to raise money to find a cure. My son Adam was 17 years old when he passed.

Armadillo

I didn't know Jerry Lee was born a Joseph. That's a fun fact. It's so wonderful that he spent his life loyal to the cause of Muscular Dystrophy. What a humanitarian. It's just excellent

Shirley Campbell

I loved Jerry Lewis. He was really funny 😛. I loved the Labor Day telethons.

robitaille

I enjoyed this person for what he has accomplished in his life time.

junglecelebrity

What a great man he was and now his daughter follows in his footsteps

Angela Watts

I LOVE that MAN!! As a kid I always loved watching him on t.v.. With or without Dean Martin. And what he did every year for Muscular Dystrophy meant alot! Jerry Lewis was human, he wasn't a saint, BUT He was a Wonderful Man!!!

Jon Woolery

I too remember the telethons, back in the 50’s.

Antonio Diaz

Millie O'Connor, You either knew Jerry Lewis or you believe everything you read.Especially if it’s negative.People can’t show respect to a person who did so much for handicapped people without putting more emphasis on the negative side of his life.It says a lot of what kind of person you are.

nmcgirt

Got this answer ! Remembering the comedic duo of Martin and Lewis , they were great together. Martin was the smooth talking straight man to Lewis 's absolutely insanity. Two of the most funniest in the movies they made together. Hated seeing them go their separate ways.