About
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,...
Known for
The SimpsonsSeries • 1989
Family GuySeries • 1999
ScrubsSeries • 2001
Las VegasSeries • 2003
Sabrina, the Teenage WitchSeries • 1996
Full HouseSeries • 1987
Cow and ChickenSeries • 1997
BaywatchSeries • 1989
NewhartSeries • 1982
ALFSeries • 1986
The Larry Sanders ShowSeries • 1992
Just Shoot Me!Series • 1997
Here's LucySeries • 1968
Amazing StoriesSeries • 1985
I Am WeaselSeries • 1997
Ellery QueenSeries • 1975
Pinky and the BrainSeries • 1995
Higglytown HeroesSeries • 2004
PopularSeries • 1999
NursesSeries • 1991
Malcolm & EddieSeries • 1996
Burke's LawSeries • 1994
Adventures in WonderlandSeries • 1992
The Sonny & Cher Comedy HourSeries • 1971