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Ed McMahon
McMahon in a 1960s publicity photo
Born
Edward Leo Peter McMahon Jr.
(1923-03-06)March 6, 1923
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Died
June 23, 2009(2009-06-23) (aged 86)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Education
Boston College
Alma mater
Catholic University of America
Occupations
Comedian
actor
singer
game show host
announcer
spokesman
Marine Corps aviator
Years active
1957–2009
Notable work
The Tonight Show, Star Search, TV's Bloopers & Practical Jokes
Spouses
Alyce Ferrell
(m. 1945; div. 1974)
Victoria Valentine
(m. 1976; div. 1989)
Pam Hurn
(m. 1992)
Children
5
Military career
Allegiance
United States
Service/branch
United States Marine Corps USMC Reserve
Years of service
1941–1966
Rank
Colonel
Battles/wars
World War II Korean War
Signature
Edward Leo Peter McMahon Jr. (March 6, 1923 – June 23, 2009) was an American announcer, game show host, comedian, actor, singer, and combat aviator. McMahon and Johnny Carson began their association in their first TV series, the ABC game show Who Do You Trust?, running from 1957 to 1962. McMahon then made his famous thirty-year mark as Carson's sidekick, announcer and second banana on NBC's The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson from 1962 to 1992.
McMahon also hosted the original Star Search from 1983 to 1995, co-hosted TV's Bloopers & Practical Jokes with Dick Clark from 1982 to 1998, presented sweepstakes for American Family Publishers,[1][2] annually co-hosted the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon from 1973 to 2008 and anchored the team of NBC personalities conducting the network's coverage of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade during the 1970s and 80s.
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 the TV sitcom Bewitched and also performed in numerous television commercials. According to Entertainment Weekly, McMahon is considered one of the greatest "sidekicks".[3]
^"Setting the Record Straight on Ed McMahon". Archived from the original on June 29, 2009. Retrieved June 24, 2009.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link), Publishers Clearing House official blog, by Dave Sayer, March 15, 2009. (via archive.org)
^"The Curious Case of Ed McMahon and the Publishers Clearing House". Forbes.
OCLC 508303. Here's Ed: The Autobiography of EdMcMahon With Carroll Carroll (Putnam, 1976) ISBN 0399116915 EdMcMahon's Superselling by EdMcMahon with Warren...
produced by T.P.E./Rysher Entertainment from 1983 to 1995, hosted by EdMcMahon, and created by Al Masini. A relaunch was produced by 2929 Productions...
Vincent James McMahon (1914–1984), who left the family when McMahon was still a baby and took McMahon's older brother Roderick James McMahon III (1943–2021)...
Stephanie Marie McMahon Levesque (/məkˈmæn/ mək-MAN; née Stephanie Marie McMahon; born September 24, 1976) is an American businesswoman and retired professional...
debuted on October 1, 1962, and aired its final episode on May 22, 1992. EdMcMahon served as Carson's sidekick and the show's announcer. For its first decade...
Edwards, at the age of 13, met Vince McMahon, then age 16. Her mother worked in the same building as McMahon's mother, but they had not met. Vince's...
"Ex-NFL star Jim McMahon spreading gospel of golf, new treatment". San Francisco Chronicle. Magers, Ron (January 28, 2016). "Jim Mcmahon Says Medical Marijuana...
"satellite event" on the PGA Tour. It became an official tour event in 1972. EdMcMahon served as tournament host from 1975 to 1979. Title sponsors have included...
season before being cancelled. On June 24, 2009, following EdMcMahon's death, Rivers lauded McMahon on Larry King Live, but said that after she got her own...
Telethon Anchor EdMcMahon Dies" (Press release). MDA. June 23, 2009. Archived from the original on 2015-10-17. Todd Leopold. "EdMcMahon dies at 86". CNN...
an Anglican, was of English and Irish descent. McMahon's paternal grandfather, James "Butty" McMahon, was born in County Clare, Munster, Ireland, and...
an unidentified woman at Schwinn's funeral and Darrell Hammond plays EdMcMahon. Seinfeld's wife Jessica Seinfeld makes a cameo appearance, and Spike...
to appear until 11:30, and EdMcMahon "hosted" the 11:15 segment. Carson was not happy with this arrangement since McMahon's monologue covered the same...
then Wimbledon could stop Liverpool. Jones and Mcmahon locked horns early on, and Jones fouled McMahon aggressively early on in the game with a two footed...
features guest performances from Andrea Beutener, Mark Hamill, Phil LaMarr, EdMcMahon, Peter Riegert, Mary Scheer, Ben Stein, and Nicole Sullivan. Peter gives...
once told Bocchetti, "If I'm ever on TV as a talk show host, you are my EdMcMahon." He has worked with Lange often after the show's cancellation. Bocchetti's...
MC Hammer Goes Another Round With New Album". musicheatxl.com. Archived from the original on August 3, 2020. "Super Bowl AD Wizards EdMcMahonMC Hammer...
director Doc Severinsen was away from the show or filling in for announcer EdMcMahon. Nicknamed "Mr. Excitement" by Johnny Carson as an ironic take on his...
Carnac after falling on an episode of The Tonight Show. Longtime sidekick EdMcMahon ritualistically and bombastically introduced the Carnac routines. The...
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