Ed McMahon
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. 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". Description above from the Wikipedia article Ed McMahon, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For
Charlie Blanchard
Fun with Dick and Jane
Self
Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time
Mr. Gillespie
Butterfly
Bill Wilks
The Incident
Duncan
Slaughter's Big Rip-Off
Self - Host
US Against the World
Dad - Col. William P. Walker
Full Moon High
Self
Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - The Final Show: America Says Farewell
Self
Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '80s & '90s: The King of Late Night
Self
Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '70s & '80s: The Master of Laughs!
Self
Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '60s & '70s: Heeere's Johnny!
Fred Walker
The Kid from Left Field
Self (archive footage)
Game Show Moments Gone Bananas
Self - Host
Rock 'n' Roll Sports Classic
Dick Clark's Good Old Days Part II
Self
'Weird Al' Yankovic: (There's No) Going Home
Narrator
Swing Out, Sweet Land
Self
The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years
Self
Biography: Bob Hope: America's Entertainer
Self (archive footage)
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
Himself
The Weather Man
Self
Let Me In, I Hear Laughter: A Salute to the Friars Club
Floyd Whittaker
Lucy Calls the President
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Dementia
The Best of Carson, Volume 1
Henry Sherman
Gridlock
The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s
The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s
Marvin 'Marv' Jordan
The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story
Self (archive footage)
Television: The First Fifty Years
Self (Archive Footage)
Something in the Air: The Words Four Two Story
Narrator
Johnny Carson Celebrates Christmas
Self
Mickey's 60th Birthday
Luncheon Chairman
Just Write
Self
Frank Sinatra Memorial
Self
Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's
Self
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
Self
Legends of the Super Heroes
Lou Parker
The Star Maker
Grandpa Bozell
Safety Patrol!
Carson Country
The Best of The Tonight Show: Stand - Up Comedians
Arab Horseman
The Last Remake of Beau Geste
Ed McMahon
Bewitched
Self
Love Affair
Self
Pitch People
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
46
Gender
Male
Birthday
1923-03-06
Place of Birth
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Also Known As