Until 1976, Dennis James appeared on television more times than any other TV star. He was the first person to raise more than $750 million for United Cerebral Palsy. He hosted the Cerebral Palsy Telethon for 47 years with Paul Anka, Florence Henderson, and others. Dennis started out in radio at WAAT in Jersey City and then WNEW in New York City. On television he worked on "The Price is Right," "Let's Make a Deal," and "Truth or Consequences." Dennis guest starred on "77 Sunset Strip" and "Fantasy Island." On the big screen he appeared in "Rocky III" and others. He was the on-air spokesperson for Old Gold cigarettes and Kellogg's cereals.