Telethon

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:charity
gptkbp:broadcastOn gptkb:radio_station
gptkb:television
internet
gptkbp:commonBeneficiaries disaster relief
medical research
community organizations
children's charities
gptkbp:defines a televised fundraising event
gptkbp:duration several hours to several days
gptkbp:etymology blend of 'television' and 'marathon'
gptkbp:feature live performances
musical performances
audience participation
corporate sponsorships
celebrity appearances
human interest stories
comedy acts
raffles
donation updates
entertainment segments
fundraising goals
interviews with beneficiaries
live donation tally
matching donations
phone banks
progress thermometers
volunteer involvement
gptkbp:firstHost gptkb:Milton_Berle
gptkbp:firstTelethon 1949
gptkbp:format live broadcast
celebrity performances
viewer donations
gptkbp:fundraisingMethod auctions
merchandise sales
online donations
pledge lines
text donations
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Telethon
gptkbp:notableHost gptkb:Jerry_Lewis
gptkb:Bob_Hope
gptkb:Ed_McMahon
gptkbp:notableUser gptkb:Children_in_Need
gptkb:Comic_Relief
gptkb:Red_Nose_Day
gptkb:Sport_Relief
gptkb:MDA_Labor_Day_Telethon
gptkb:Téléthon_(France)
gptkb:Telethon_(Australia)
gptkbp:originatedIn gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:purpose raise money for charity
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Parks_and_Recreation_(TV_series)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6