In the past, the MDA Telethon was 22 hours long. This year it was only 6 hours. But this year they brought in more money than in 2010(58.6M in 2010, 2011-61.5M) It really goes to show you, if people feel compelled to give, they will do so. Although this year's hosts did a great job, it just wasn't the same without Jerry.