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...
Known For
Top 40 Movies
Bewitched
2005
The Weather Man
2005
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
2007
Love Affair
1994
Butterfly
1982
The Incident
1967
Safety Patrol!
1998
Full Moon High
1981
Just Write
1997
Gridlock
1980
Fun with Dick and Jane
1977
Mickey's 60th Birthday
1988
Dementia
1955
The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s
2002
US Against the World
1977
Slaughter's Big Rip-Off
1973
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
1986
Something in the Air: The Words Four Two Story
2024
Legends of the Super Heroes
1979
Lucy Calls the President
1977
The Last Remake of Beau Geste
1977
Biography: Bob Hope: America's Entertainer
2003
'Weird Al' Yankovic: (There's No) Going Home
1996
Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's
1998
Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time
1998
Johnny Carson Celebrates Christmas
2008
The Star Maker
1981
The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s
2002
The Kid from Left Field
1979
Swing Out, Sweet Land
1970
Dick Clark's Good Old Days Part II
1978
The Best of Carson, Volume 1
2006
Rock 'n' Roll Sports Classic
1978
The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story
1980
Carson Country
2006
Frank Sinatra Memorial
2000
Let Me In, I Hear Laughter: A Salute to the Friars Club
1999
Pitch People
1999