Artist Profile

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, an...

Born
1923-03-06
From
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.

Known For

Top 40 Movies
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Bewitched

2005

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The Weather Man

2005

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Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project

2007

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Love Affair

1994

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Butterfly

1982

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The Incident

1967

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Safety Patrol!

1998

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Full Moon High

1981

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Just Write

1997

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Gridlock

1980

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Fun with Dick and Jane

1977

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Mickey's 60th Birthday

1988

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Dementia

1955

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The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s

2002

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US Against the World

1977

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Slaughter's Big Rip-Off

1973

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The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years

1986

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Something in the Air: The Words Four Two Story

2024

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Legends of the Super Heroes

1979

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Lucy Calls the President

1977

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The Last Remake of Beau Geste

1977

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Biography: Bob Hope: America's Entertainer

2003

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'Weird Al' Yankovic: (There's No) Going Home

1996

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Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's

1998

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Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time

1998

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Johnny Carson Celebrates Christmas

2008

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The Star Maker

1981

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The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s

2002

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The Kid from Left Field

1979

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Swing Out, Sweet Land

1970

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Dick Clark's Good Old Days Part II

1978

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The Best of Carson, Volume 1

2006

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Rock 'n' Roll Sports Classic

1978

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The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story

1980

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Carson Country

2006

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Frank Sinatra Memorial

2000

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Let Me In, I Hear Laughter: A Salute to the Friars Club

1999

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Pitch People

1999