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Jerry Lewis Apologizes for Gay Slur

In telethon's 18th hour, comedian flung insult at camera

By Jesse Andrews,  Newser User

Posted Sep 5, 2007 6:00 AM CDT

(Newser) – Comedian and advocate Jerry Lewis, 81, expressed regret at his unscripted use of the word "fag" in his Labor Day Telethon for Muscular Dystrophy. In the marathon's 18th hour, Lewis addressed a camera, pretending to introduce it to other members of its family: ...   Read full story »

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