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Jerry Lewis at 84, still going strong for Jerry Lewis Telethon 2010

By April MacIntyre Sep 6, 2010, 6:56 GMT

American comedian Jerry Lewis rides in a vintage fire truck in Melbourne, 24 June 2010. Lewis is working with Australian firefighters as part of his lifelong campaign as International Patron of Muscular Dystrophy Foundation and is in Australia to raise local awareness and research funding for muscular dystrophy. EPA/JULIAN SMITH

Jerry Lewis (born Joseph Levitch) is an American comedy treasure, whose dedication to one cause in particular has been steadfast year in, year out.

Did you know how good a dancer Jerry was?

Here are some classic clips from his older films to enjoy, including a great scene from Scorsese's "King of Comedy":

Lewis is the champion for Muscular Dystrophy, and has helmed a Labor day telethon since 1966, raising billions of dollars for those afflicted with the neuromuscular disease.

American Idol runner-up David Archuleta announced on Twitter his upcoming appearance on the 2010 Jerry Lewis Telethon:

Hope you guys can tune in and help support the Muscular Dystrophy Association! The telethon is all weekend. Lots of great things!     5:07 PM Sep 4th  via txt
 
I'll be singing a new song Things Are Gonna Get Better tomorrow night in the 10 PM PST hour for the Jerry Lewis MDA telethon. 4:28 PM Sep 4th via txt

In Las Vegas for the Jerry Lewis Telethon this weekend. Gonna be performing later on tomorrow night. 1:02 PM Sep 4th via txt

This weekend, the 45th annual Labor Day telethon, which lasts for 21-hours, commences at 9 p.m. Sunday night, lasting through Monday evening.

The telethon will feature:

"General Hospital" star Brandon Barash, Enrique Iglesias, Lynyrd Skynryd, WAR, John Ondrasik of Five for Fighting, OneRepublic, Barry Manilow, Herry Lewis, David Archuleta, "Biggest Loser" host Alison Sweeney, Nancy O’Dell, journalist Jann Carl, Nigel Lythgoe, Richard Belzer of Law & Order, Ace Young, Billy Gilman, comic John Pinette and many more.