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Edward Leo Peter McMahon Jr. (March 6, 1923 – June 23, 2009) was an American announcer, game show host, comedian, actor, singer, and combat aviator. McMahon and Johnny Carson began their association in their first TV series, the ABC game show Who Do You Trust?, running from 1957 to 1962.
Hosted by Johnny Carson, it aired from October 1, 1962 to May 22, 1992, replacing Tonight Starring Jack Paar and was replaced by The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. [1] Ed McMahon served as Carson's sidekick and the show's announcer.
Carnac the Magnificent was a recurring comedic role played by Johnny Carson on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. One of Carson's most well-known characters, Carnac was a "mystic from the East" who could psychically "divine" unknown answers to unseen questions. The character was introduced in 1964. [1]
Late-night television changed forever when Johnny Carson handed over "The Tonight Show" to Jay Leno in May 1992. ... Lemmon sitting next to Ed McMahon on the couch, while Tony Bennett swung by to ...
After the primetime Johnny Carson Show failed, Carson moved to New York City to host ABC's Who Do You Trust? (1957–1962). It was on Who Do You Trust? that Carson met his future sidekick and straight man, Ed McMahon. Although Carson believed moving to daytime television would hurt his career, Who Do You Trust? was a success.
Loser: Ed McMahon Former occupation/notable position held: The Tonight Show, longtime Johnny Carson sidekick. Activities during retirement: TV host; foreclosure victim Retirement Report Card Grade ...
Johnny Carson hosts The Tonight Show for the first time at the age of 36, replacing Jack Paar. Joined by Ed McMahon as the announcer and sidekick, along with Skitch Henderson and the NBC Orchestra. 2
Durwood Kirby replaces Ed McMahon for the first of three nights so that McMahon could work as co-producer of the presidential inaugural gala. 1606 January 14, 1969 ( 1969-01-14 )