If the MDA is letting Jerry Lewis go because he's just too old, some sort of public face-saving statement would be the decent thing to do. Now it's just all confusing. AP says:

Ohhhhkay. Testy Lewis is nothing new, but we're getting lots of Testy & Cryptic Lewis.

Actually, it was the Chicago Tribune, but details, details. Comedy isn't about the details! In the interview, he was asked "how comedic actors can become great today." His reply may indicate why he's no longer doing the telethon:

Anyone care to translate?