Ed Herlihy
Edward Joseph Herlihy (August 14, 1909 – January 30, 1999) was a prominent American radio and television announcer. He was well-known for his distinctive voice and as the announcer for NBC's "The Kraft Music Hall" during the 1940s and 1950s. He was also the announcer for numerous commercials and shows, including The Jack Parr Tonight Show. Additionally, Herlihy appeared in bit parts in several movies and television shows like Pee Wee's Big Adventure. As Mr. Buxton, he was none too pleased when Pee-wee broke into his mansion and accused his son Francis of stealing his bike. Pee-wee gets his revenge by giving the upset dad a stick of spicy gum. Herlihy died of natural causes in 1999 at 89.
Filmography (24 titles)
9.0MovieSports on the Silver Screen
Self (archive footage) · 1997
The Flood of ‘55
Narrator (archive footage) · 1995
5.6MovieDon't Drink the Water
Narrator · 1994
7.6MovieMalcolm X
Joe Louis Announcer · 1992
MovieThe Republic Pictures Story
Narrator · 1991
7.5MovieWho Framed Roger Rabbit
Newscaster · 1988
7.1ShowIt's Garry Shandling's Show
Announcer (voice) · 1986
4.6MovieA Fine Mess
TV Reporter · 1986
6.5MoviePee-wee's Big Adventure
Mr. Buxton · 1985
6.1MoviePolice Academy 2: Their First Assignment
Dooley · 1985
7.4MovieZelig
Pathe News Announcer (voice) · 1983
7.8MovieThe King of Comedy
Ed Herlihy · 1982
7.0MovieYesterday's Witness
Self · 1976
8.0MovieTelly... Who Loves Ya, Baby?
Self - Announcer/Narrator · 1976
6.9ShowSaturday Night Live
Banshee Spokesperson (uncredited) · 1975
MovieFriars Club Roast of Don Rickles
Self - Announcer · 1970
MovieSuspense Story: Nat'l Press Club Hears Hitchcock
Self - Narrator (voice) · 1963
7.3ShowThe Perry Como Show
1956
6.0MovieA Long Time Till Dawn
Announcer (uncredited) · 1953
Knights of the Highway
Narrator · 1952
Thundering Rails
Narrator · 1950
7.0ShowThe Bob Hope Show
Self - Announcer · 1950
7.8ShowKraft Television Theatre
Announcer · 1947
MovieCommunism Condemned
Self · 1947