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Ed McMahon

Ed McMahon

Acting

Born: March 6, 1923Detroit, Michigan, U.S.

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
Filmography
Something in the Air: The Words Four Two Story

Something in the Air: The Words Four Two Story

Self (Archive Footage)

2024
Johnny Carson Celebrates Christmas

Johnny Carson Celebrates Christmas

Narrator

2008

Game Show Moments Gone Bananas

Self (archive footage)

2008
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project

Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project

Self

2007

The Best of The Tonight Show: Stand - Up Comedians

2007
The Best of Carson, Volume 1

The Best of Carson, Volume 1

2006
Carson Country

Carson Country

2006
The Weather Man

The Weather Man

Himself

2005
Bewitched

Bewitched

Ed McMahon

2005
Biography: Bob Hope: America's Entertainer

Biography: Bob Hope: America's Entertainer

Self

2003
The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s

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

Self (archive footage)

2002
The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s

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

2002
The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years

The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years

Self

2002
Frank Sinatra Memorial

Frank Sinatra Memorial

Self

2000
Let Me In, I Hear Laughter: A Salute to the Friars Club

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

Self

1999
Pitch People

Pitch People

Self

1999

Television: The First Fifty Years

Self (archive footage)

1999
Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time

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

Self

1998
Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's

Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's

Self

1998
Safety Patrol!

Safety Patrol!

Grandpa Bozell

1998
Just Write

Just Write

Luncheon Chairman

1997
'Weird Al' Yankovic: (There's No) Going Home

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

Self

1996
Love Affair

Love Affair

Self

1994
Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - The Final Show: America Says Farewell

Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - The Final Show: America Says Farewell

Self

1994
Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '80s & '90s: The King of Late Night

Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '80s & '90s: The King of Late Night

Self

1994
Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '70s & '80s: The Master of Laughs!

Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '70s & '80s: The Master of Laughs!

Self

1994
Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '60s & '70s: Heeere's Johnny!

Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '60s & '70s: Heeere's Johnny!

Self

1994
Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade

Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade

Self - Host

1992
Mickey's 60th Birthday

Mickey's 60th Birthday

Self

1988
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years

The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years

Self (archive footage)

1986
Butterfly

Butterfly

Mr. Gillespie

1982
Full Moon High

Full Moon High

Dad - Col. William P. Walker

1981
The Star Maker

The Star Maker

Lou Parker

1981
Gridlock

Gridlock

Henry Sherman

1980
The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story

The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story

Marvin 'Marv' Jordan

1980
The Kid from Left Field

The Kid from Left Field

Fred Walker

1979
Legends of the Super Heroes

Legends of the Super Heroes

Self

1979
Dick Clark's Good Old Days Part II

Dick Clark's Good Old Days Part II

1978
Rock 'n' Roll Sports Classic

Rock 'n' Roll Sports Classic

Self - Host

1978
Lucy Calls the President

Lucy Calls the President

Floyd Whittaker

1977
US Against the World

US Against the World

Self - Host

1977
The Last Remake of Beau Geste

The Last Remake of Beau Geste

Arab Horseman

1977
Fun with Dick and Jane

Fun with Dick and Jane

Charlie Blanchard

1977
Slaughter's Big Rip-Off

Slaughter's Big Rip-Off

Duncan

1973
Swing Out, Sweet Land

Swing Out, Sweet Land

Narrator

1970
The Incident

The Incident

Bill Wilks

1967
Dementia

Dementia

Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

1955