And when exactly will GLAAD be demanding their apology from the writers and actors of TV Show Will & Grace?
(CNN) -- Comedian Jerry Lewis on Tuesday apologized for using the word "fag" as he broadcast his annual Labor Day Telethon for Muscular Dystrophy.
"That something like this would distract from the true purpose of the telethon pains me deeply," Lewis said in a written statement.
"The success of the show and all the good that will come of it shouldn't be lost because of one unfortunate word. I accept responsibility for what I said. There are no excuses. I am sorry."
Earlier Tuesday, the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation called on Lewis to apologize.
Giuliano said GLAAD was requesting a meeting with the comedian, who has done the Labor Day telethon for 42 years.
"We want to sit down with him, help him understand why these words are so hurtful, and give him an opportunity to raise public awareness about the destructive impact of these kinds of anti-gay slurs, even more so in attempted humor," he said in his statement.
**************** Just google GLAAD and WILL & Grace and you will find oodles and oodles of accolades about how much GLAAD loved Will & Grace!
Where is Alanis Morisette when you need her? *Cue music: Isn't It Ironic?
"That something like this would distract from the true purpose of the telethon pains me deeply," Lewis said in a written statement.
"The success of the show and all the good that will come of it shouldn't be lost because of one unfortunate word. I accept responsibility for what I said. There are no excuses. I am sorry."
Earlier Tuesday, the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation called on Lewis to apologize.
Giuliano said GLAAD was requesting a meeting with the comedian, who has done the Labor Day telethon for 42 years.
"We want to sit down with him, help him understand why these words are so hurtful, and give him an opportunity to raise public awareness about the destructive impact of these kinds of anti-gay slurs, even more so in attempted humor," he said in his statement.
**************** Just google GLAAD and WILL & Grace and you will find oodles and oodles of accolades about how much GLAAD loved Will & Grace!
Where is Alanis Morisette when you need her? *Cue music: Isn't It Ironic?
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