Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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A 5-minute local segment from the 1989 Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon (MDA Telethon), broadcast from San Antonio, Texas.
The segment highlights Kathy Ortiz, a young girl living with muscular dystrophy, and her family as they discuss the importance of the Muscular Dystrophy Association and the annual telethon led by Jerry Lewis.

Local telethon cut-ins like this were produced by stations across the country and aired throughout Labor Day weekend during Jerry’s long live national broadcast. Clips like this are a glimpse into the personal stories and community involvement that made the telethon such an important part of American television for decades.

📅 Year: 1989
📍 Location: San Antonio, Texas (local affiliate — station uncertain)
🎗️ Event: Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon / MDA Telethon
🎞️ Digitally transferred from the original VHS tape for historical preservation.

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