Star Trek: The Original Series premiered on September 8, 1966, and became one of the most influential franchises in TV history. Read more about its groundbreaking debut.
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September 4, 1966 | The Debut of “The Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon”
On September 5, 1966, Jerry Lewis hosted the first MDA Labor Day Telethon, marking the beginning of a new era in charity fundraising. This blog revisits the inaugural event, its impact on philanthropy, and the lasting legacy of Lewis’s dedication to the cause.