Event that may feature actors working on their lines for hours? (8)

I believe the answer is:

telethon

(Other definitions for telethon that I've seen before include "Television event to raise funds for charity" , "TV broadcast for charity" , "Lengthy TV programme for charity" , "Long charity TV show" , "Lengthy broadcast for charity" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.

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