Biography
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".
Acted in 55
2000s
- 2006
The Best of Carson, Volume 1
Movie
Carson Country
Movie
- 2005
- 2004
Alf's Hit Talk Show
TV
- 2003
- 2002
The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s
Movie
That '80s Show
Ed McMahon · 1 episode
- 2001
1990s
- 1999
The Vegas Connection
Al Ross
- 1998
Safety Patrol!
Grandpa Bozell
Amazing Stories: The Movie III
Ed McMahon
- 1997
Just Write
Luncheon Chairman
- 1996
Bruno the Kid
TV
- 1995
- 1994
- 1992
- 1991
1980s
- 1989
- 1988
- 1987
- 1986
- 1985
- 1982
- 1981
The Nashville Palace
TV
The Star Maker
Lou Parker
- 1980
Gridlock
Henry Sherman
The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story
Marvin 'Marv' Jordan
1970s
- 1979
The Kid from Left Field
Fred Walker
- 1978
Dick Clark's Good Old Days Part II
Movie
- 1977
Lucy Calls the President
Floyd Whittaker
The Last Remake of Beau Geste
Arab Horseman
- 1976
The Jacksons
El mismo · 1 episode
- 1975
- 1973
Slaughter's Big Rip-Off
Duncan
- 1971
1960s
- 1968
- 1967
Appearances54
2020s
- 2024
Something in the Air: The Words Four Two Story
Self (Archive Footage)
- 2023
- 2020
2010s
- 2019
Biography: Comedy Icons
Self · 1 episode
2000s
- 2008
Johnny Carson Celebrates Christmas
Narrator
Celebrity Family Feud
Self · 1 episode
- 2007
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
Self
- 2005
- 2004
- 2003
Biography: Bob Hope: America's Entertainer
Self
- 2002
The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s
Self (archive footage)
The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years
Self
The Definitive Elvis 25th Anniversary: Vol. 1 The Memphis Years & The Television Years
Self (archive footage)
- 2001
50 Years of NBC Late Night
Self (archive footage)
- 2000
Frank Sinatra Memorial
Self
1990s
- 1999
Let Me In, I Hear Laughter: A Salute to the Friars Club
Self
Pitch People
Self
- 1998
Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time
Self
Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's
Self
- 1996
'Weird Al' Yankovic: (There's No) Going Home
Self
- 1995
Star Search
Self - Host · 1 episode
- 1994
Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - The Final Show: America Says Farewell
Self
Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '60s & '70s: Heeere's Johnny!
Self
Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '80s & '90s: The King of Late Night
Self
Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '70s & '80s: The Master of Laughs!
Self
- 1993
- 1992
Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade
Self - Host
1980s
- 1988
- 1986
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
Self (archive footage)
- 1984
Puttin' on the Hits
Host · 3 episodes
1970s
- 1979
Legends of the Super Heroes
Self
Legends of the Superheroes
Host · 1 episode
- 1978
- 1977
US Against the World
Self - Host
- 1976
Bob Hope's Bicentennial Star-Spangled Spectacular
Self
- 1972
- 1970
Swing Out, Sweet Land
Narrator (voice) / Bartender
1960s
- 1969
The Barbara McNair Show
Self · 1 episode
- 1968
- 1962
- 1961
1950s
- 1958
- 1955
Dementia
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
- 1952
- 1950
