Jerry Lewis recalls Muscular Dystrophy telethons and stars
Jerry Lewis recalls Bob Ross persuading him to return to TV for Muscular Dystrophy Association telethons. The long running fundraisers have raised more than 526 million dollars with vast volunteer and star support. The 25th telethon on September 23 will honor Sammy Davis Jr. and feature performers including The Judds Gloria Estefan Aretha Franklin Alabama Bill Cosby and Jack Lemmon.
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Perils of Carly Simon a private terror began early
Carly Simon faced a fragile start and lifelong nerves marked by a breech birth placenta previa and a near fatal delivery. She endured a public collapse heart palpitations and a kidney illness in a turbulent decade plus a string of failed contracts and waning self esteem.
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Carly Simon Sees Turnaround After 1987 Comeback
Singer Carly Simon describes her return after losing herself, highlighting the 1987 Martha’s Vineyard concert, writing Coming Around Again, winning awards for Working Girl, and releasing Have You Seen Me Lately. She notes stage fright, a settled marriage to Jim Hart, and prioritizing recording and family with daughter Sally and son Ben.
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Face to Face Star Connie Chung Skips CBS Interview
A videotaped appearance for Connie Chung on the CBS TV series Face to Face was canceled as she indicated a desire to focus on starting a family. The recording aired with Chung not addressing the stated reason and the show remained on hold.
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Dice rolls dice in Vegas despite banishment
Las Vegas reports Andrew Dice Clay returning to the Strip with three sellout Bally’s shows after a six year ban for raunchy material. A front row woman became the target of explicit sexual jokes as the Diceman mocked his own appetite. Clay proclaimed himself the greatest comic that ever lived and predicted a long stay.
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