Ed McMahon
Biography
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Edward Peter "Ed" McMahon, Jr. (March 6, 1923 – June 23, 2009) was an American comedian, game show host and announcer. He is most famous for his work on television as Johnny Carson's announcer and sidekick on The Tonight Show from 1962 to 1992. He also hosted the original version of the talent show Star Search from 1983 to 1995. He co-hosted TV's Bloopers and Practical Jokes with Dick Clark from 1982 to 1986. He also presented sweepstakes for the direct marketing company American Family Publishers (not, as is commonly believed, its main rival Publishers Clearing House).
McMahon annually co-hosted the Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon. He performed in numerous television commercials, most notably for Budweiser. In the 1970s and 1980s, he anchored the team of NBC personalities conducting the network's coverage of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. McMahon appeared in several films, including The Incident, Fun With Dick and Jane, Full Moon High, and Butterfly, as well as briefly in the film version of Bewitched. According to Entertainment Weekly, McMahon is considered one of the greatest "sidekicks".
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Personal info
Gender
Male
Birthday
1923-03-06
Place of birth
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Images
Cast
Fun with Dick and Jane
1977
6.50
Butterfly
1982
4.80
The Incident
1967
7.40
Slaughter's Big Rip-Off
1973
4.43
US Against the World
1977
0.00
Full Moon High
1981
4.27
The Kid from Left Field
1979
5.80
Game Show Moments Gone Bananas
2008
7.50
Rock 'n' Roll Sports Classic
1978
0.00
Swing Out, Sweet Land
1970
6.00
The Weather Man
2005
6.10
Lucy Calls the President
1977
5.00
Dementia
1955
6.70
The Best of Carson, Volume 1
2006
10.00
Gridlock
1980
6.00
Mickey's 60th Birthday
1988
6.68
Just Write
1997
5.20
Frank Sinatra Memorial
2000
0.00
Legends of the Super Heroes
1979
4.10
The Star Maker
1981
4.00
Safety Patrol!
1998
4.44
Carson Country
2006
0.00
The Last Remake of Beau Geste
1977
5.53
Bewitched
2005
5.08
Love Affair
1994
5.40
Pitch People
1999
10.00