Ed McMahon
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".
Filmography (121 titles)
MovieSomething in the Air: The Words Four Two Story
Self (Archive Footage) · 2024
7.2ShowThe New York Times Presents
Self (archive footage) · 2020
ShowBiography: Comedy Icons
Self · 2019
MovieJohnny Carson Celebrates Christmas
Narrator · 2008
8.6ShowCelebrity Family Feud
Self · 2008
Game Show Moments Gone Bananas
Self (archive footage) · 2008
6.8MovieMr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
Self · 2007
The Best of The Tonight Show: Stand - Up Comedians
2007
10.0MovieThe Best of Carson, Volume 1
2006
MovieCarson Country
2006
Jamie Kennedy's Blowin' Up
2006
6.1MovieThe Weather Man
Himself · 2005
5.1MovieBewitched
Ed McMahon · 2005
The Tony Danza Show
Self · 2004
6.8ShowDog Whisperer
Self - Owner of Gus · 2004
7.2ShowHigglytown Heroes
2004
6.5ShowAlf's Hit Talk Show
2004
7.0ShowLas Vegas
Ed McMahon · 2003
MovieBiography: Bob Hope: America's Entertainer
Self · 2003
E!'s 101
Self · 2003
The New Tom Green Show
Self · 2003
5.3ShowJimmy Kimmel Live!
Self - Guest Co-Host · 2003
MovieThe Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s
2002
MovieThe Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s
Self (archive footage) · 2002
5.2MovieThe Definitive Elvis: The Television Years
Self · 2002
MovieThe Definitive Elvis 25th Anniversary: Vol. 1 The Memphis Years & The Television Years
Self (archive footage) · 2002
6.0ShowThat '80s Show
Ed McMahon · 2002
8.1ShowScrubs
Ed McMahon · 2001
Movie50 Years of NBC Late Night
Self (archive footage) · 2001
MovieFrank Sinatra Memorial
Self · 2000