Ed McMahon
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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".
Known for
Credits
Bewitched (2005)
as Ed McMahon
Love Affair (1994)
as Self
The Weather Man (2005)
as Himself
Fun with Dick and Jane (1977)
as Charlie Blanchard
Butterfly (1982)
as Mr. Gillespie
The Incident (1967)
as Bill Wilks
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project (2007)
as Self
Safety Patrol! (1998)
as Grandpa Bozell
The Last Remake of Beau Geste (1977)
as Arab Horseman
Just Write (1997)
as Luncheon Chairman
Mickey's 60th Birthday (1988)
as Self
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years (1986)
as Self (archive footage)
Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time (1998)
as Self
Full Moon High (1981)
as Dad - Col. William P. Walker
Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's (1998)
as Self
Television: The First Fifty Years (1999)
as Self (archive footage)
Slaughter's Big Rip-Off (1973)
as Duncan
Legends of the Super Heroes (1979)
as Self
Bob Hope's World of Comedy (1976)
as Self (archive footage)
Gridlock (1980)
as Henry Sherman
US Against the World (1977)
as Self - Host
The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s (2002)
as Self (archive footage)
Swing Out, Sweet Land (1970)
as Narrator (voice) / Bartender
The Star Maker (1981)
as Lou Parker
Frank Sinatra Memorial (2000)
as Self
The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story (1980)
as Marvin 'Marv' Jordan
The Best of Carson, Volume 1 (2006)
Actor
Dementia (1955)
as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
The Kid from Left Field (1979)
as Fred Walker
Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade (1992)
as Self - Host
Dick Clark's Good Old Days Part II (1978)
Actor
Game Show Moments Gone Bananas (2008)
as Self (archive footage)
'Weird Al' Yankovic: (There's No) Going Home (1996)
as Self
The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s (2002)
Actor
Carson Country (2006)
Actor
Johnny Carson Celebrates Christmas (2008)
as Narrator
Rock 'n' Roll Sports Classic (1978)
as Self - Host
Let Me In, I Hear Laughter: A Salute to the Friars Club (1999)
as Self
The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years (2002)
as Self
Lucy Calls the President (1977)
as Floyd Whittaker
The Definitive Elvis 25th Anniversary: Vol. 1 The Memphis Years & The Television Years (2002)
as Self (archive footage)
Pitch People (1999)
as Self
Biography: Bob Hope: America's Entertainer (2003)
as Self
Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - The Final Show: America Says Farewell (1994)
as Self
The Vegas Connection (1999)
as Al Ross
Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '60s & '70s: Heeere's Johnny! (1994)
as Self
Something in the Air: The Words Four Two Story (2024)
as Self (Archive Footage)
The Best of The Tonight Show: Stand - Up Comedians (2007)
Actor
Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '70s & '80s: The Master of Laughs! (1994)
as Self
Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '80s & '90s: The King of Late Night (1994)
as Self