Ed Mcmahon – June 2009

Ed Mcmahon was a television personality who is most recognized as having been the announcer for the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and for being the host of Star Search. Ed Mcmahon was also a decorated pilot in the army and won six air medals. Also, Ed helped out Dick Clark on ‘Television’s Bloopers and Practical Jokes’ for several years as well as co-hosted the Jerry Louis Marathon and made 41 appearances until 2008. Many will also remember Ed for his publicity with American Family Publishers that gave away cash prizes to people for registering with the company. Ed passed away at the end of this month but will always be remember for his famous quote that kicked off every tonight show when Ed would start the show by saying these words…

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