 In 1976, the Love Network grew to a peak of 213 stations, effectively making it America's fourth major television network, if only for 21½ hours.The 1976 telethon was also perhaps the most memorable one in the MDA's history, highlighted by the emotional reunion of Jerry and his former partner, Dean Martin, arranged by frequent telethon guest and mutual friend Frank Sinatra.It was the first time Martin and Lewis were seen together publicly since they separated their act in 1956.