Ed McMahon
ActingEdward 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".
Movies
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Something in the Air: The Words Four Two Story
2024
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Johnny Carson Celebrates Christmas
2008
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Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
2007
The Best of Carson, Volume 1
2006
Carson Country
2006
Himself
The Weather Man
2005
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Bewitched
2005
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Biography: Bob Hope: America's Entertainer
2003
The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s
2002
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The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s
2002
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The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years
2002
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The Definitive Elvis 25th Anniversary: Vol. 1 The Memphis Years & The Television Years
2002
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50 Years of NBC Late Night
2001
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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
Al Ross
The Vegas Connection
1999
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Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time
1998
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Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's
1998
Grandpa Bozell
Safety Patrol!
1998
TV Shows
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The New York Times Presents
2020
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Biography: Comedy Icons
2019
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Celebrity Family Feud
2008
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Dog Whisperer
2004
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Dog Whisperer
2004
Higglytown Heroes
2004
Alf's Hit Talk Show
2004
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Las Vegas
2003
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Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
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That '80s Show
2002
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Scrubs
2001
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Popular
1999
Ed McMahon (voice)
Family Guy
1999
Governor #1 / Eugene Oregon / Beaver #5 (voice)
Cow and Chicken
1997
Governor #1 / Eugene Oregon / Beaver #5 (voice)
I Am Weasel
1997
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Just Shoot Me!
1997
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Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
1996
Bruno the Kid
1996
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Suddenly Susan
1996
Malcolm & Eddie
1996