Ed McMahon
Born
March 6, 1923
Died
June 23, 2009 (86 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Detroit, 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".
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Something in the Air: The Words Four Two Story
Self (Archive Footage)
2024
The New York Times Presents
Self (archive footage) · (1 episode)
2020
Biography: Comedy Icons
Himself · (1 episode)
2019
Paul Williams Still Alive
Self (archive footage)
2011
Johnny Carson Celebrates Christmas
Narrator
2008
Celebrity Family Feud
Self · (1 episode)
2008
Game Show Moments Gone Bananas
Self (archive footage)
2008
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
Self
2007
The Best of The Tonight Show: Stand - Up Comedians
2007
The Best of Carson, Volume 1
2006
Carson Country
2006
Jamie Kennedy's Blowin' Up
(1 episode)
2006
The Weather Man
Himself
2005
Bewitched
Ed McMahon
2005
The Tony Danza Show
Self · (1 episode)
2004
Higglytown Heroes
(1 episode)
2004
Alf's Hit Talk Show
(7 episodes)
2004
Las Vegas
(1 episode)
2003
Biography: Bob Hope: America's Entertainer
Self
2003
E!'s 101
Self · (2 episodes)
2003
The New Tom Green Show
Self · (2 episodes)
2003
The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s
2002
The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s
2002
The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years
Self
2002
That '80s Show
(1 episode)
2002
Scrubs
Ed McMahon · (1 episode)
2001
Frank Sinatra Memorial
Self
2000
Let Me In, I Hear Laughter: A Salute to the Friars Club
Self
1999
Pitch People
Self
1999
Popular
(1 episode)
1999
Family Guy
Ed McMahon (voice) · (1 episode)
1999
Television: The First Fifty Years
Self (archive footage)
1999
Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time
Self
1998
Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's
Self
1998
Safety Patrol!
Grandpa Bozell
1998
Cow and Chicken
(1 episode)
1997
The Tom Show
Charles 'Charlie' Dickerson · (38 episodes)
1997
Just Shoot Me!
Ed McMahon · (1 episode)
1997
Just Write
Luncheon Chairman
1997
'Weird Al' Yankovic: (There's No) Going Home
Himself
1996
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
Ed McMahon · (1 episode)
1996
Bruno the Kid
Engineer's Henchman · (36 episodes)
1996
Suddenly Susan
Ed McMahon · (1 episode)
1996
Malcolm & Eddie
(1 episode)
1996
Muppets Tonight
Self · (2 episodes)
1996
Pinky and the Brain
(1 episode)
1995
Star Search
(1 episode)
1995
Love Affair
Self
1994
Burke's Law
Hank Whittaker · (1 episode)
1994
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
Self
1994
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!
Self
1994
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
1993
Living Single
(1 episode)
1993
The Larry Sanders Show
Ed McMahon · (1 episode)
1992
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
(2 episodes)
1992
Adventures in Wonderland
Ed McMahon · (1 episode)
1992
Charlie Rose
Self (Charlie Rose archive footage 4/14/98) · (1 episode)
1991
Nurses
(1 episode)
1991
The Simpsons
Ed McMahon (voice) · (1 episode)
1989
Baywatch
(1 episode)
1989
Mickey's 60th Birthday
Self
1988
Roseanne
(1 episode)
1988
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
(1 episode)
1988
Sidewalks Entertainment
(1 episode)
1988
Full House
(1 episode)
1987
ALF
Himself · (2 episodes)
1986
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
Self (archive footage)
1986
Amazing Stories
Ed McMahon · (1 episode)
1985
Puttin' on the Hits
Host · (3 episodes)
1984
TV's Bloopers & Practical Jokes
Self · (15 episodes)
1984
Newhart
(1 episode)
1982
Butterfly
Mr. Gillespie
1982
The Nashville Palace
(1 episode)
1981
Full Moon High
Dad - Col. William P. Walker
1981
The Star Maker
Lou Parker
1981
Gridlock
Henry Sherman
1980
The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story
Marvin 'Marv' Jordan
1980
The Kid from Left Field
Fred Walker
1979
Legends of the Super Heroes
Self
1979
Dick Clark's Good Old Days Part II
1978
Rock 'n' Roll Sports Classic
Co-Host
1978
Lucy Calls the President
Floyd Whittaker
1977
CHiPs
Ed McMahon · (2 episodes)
1977
US Against the World
Self - Host
1977
The Last Remake of Beau Geste
Arab Horseman
1977
Fun with Dick and Jane
Charlie Blanchard
1977
The Captain and Tennille
Self · (1 episode)
1976
The Jacksons
El mismo · (1 episode)
1976
The Sonny and Cher Show
(1 episode)
1976
Ellery Queen
Lamont Franklin · (1 episode)
1975
Slaughter's Big Rip-Off
Duncan
1973
The Midnight Special
Self · (1 episode)
1972
The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour
(2 episodes)
1971
The Flip Wilson Show
Self · (1 episode)
1970
Swing Out, Sweet Land
Narrator
1970
The Barbara McNair Show
Self · (1 episode)
1969
Here's Lucy
Ed McMahon · (2 episodes)
1968
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Self · (3 episodes)
1968
The Incident
Bill Wilks
1967
Snap Judgment
Host · (1 episode)
1967
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Self · (1 episode)
1963
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self - Announcer · (1410 episodes)
1962
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self - Substitute Host & Announcer · (1 episode)
1962
The Merv Griffin Show
Self · (1 episode)
1962
The Mike Douglas Show
Self · (3 episodes)
1961
Kraft Music Hall
Self · (2 episodes)
1958
Kraft Music Hall
Self - Host · (9 episodes)
1958
Concentration
Host · (273 episodes)
1958
Dementia
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
1955
Two for the Money
(2 episodes)
1952
Today
Self · (1 episode)
1952
The Bob Hope Show
Self · (1 episode)
1950
What's My Line?
Self - Mystery Guest · (1 episode)
1950
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
(0 episode)
1948