Ed McMahon
Biography
Edward Leo 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".
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Fun with Dick and Jane
as Charlie Blanchard
1977
Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time
as Self
1998
Butterfly
as Mr. Gillespie
1982
The Incident
as Bill Wilks
1967
Slaughter's Big Rip-Off
as Duncan
1973
US Against the World
as Self - Host
1977
Full Moon High
as Dad - Col. William P. Walker
1981
Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '60s & '70s: Heeere's Johnny!
as Self
1994
Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '70s & '80s: The Master of Laughs!
as Self
1994
Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '80s & '90s: The King of Late Night
as Self
1994
Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - The Final Show: America Says Farewell
as Self
1994
The Kid from Left Field
as Fred Walker
1979
Game Show Moments Gone Bananas
as Self (archive footage)
2008
Rock 'n' Roll Sports Classic
as Self - Host
1978
Dick Clark's Good Old Days Part II
1978
'Weird Al' Yankovic: (There's No) Going Home
as Self
1996
Swing Out, Sweet Land
as Narrator
1970
The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years
as Self
2002
Biography: Bob Hope: America's Entertainer
as Self
2003
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
as Self (archive footage)
1986
TV Appearances
Malcolm & Eddie
1996
CHiPs
as Ed McMahon
1977
The Simpsons
as Ed McMahon (voice)
1989
Higglytown Heroes
2004
The Tony Danza Show
as Self
2004
Family Guy
as Ed McMahon (voice)
1999
Here's Lucy
as Ed McMahon
1968
Concentration
as Host
1958
Suddenly Susan
as Ed McMahon
1996
The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour
1971
The Sonny and Cher Show
1976
Pinky and the Brain
as Ed McMahon (voice)
1995