Acting
Ed McMahon
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".
Filmography
Something in the Air: The Words Four Two Story
Film · 2024
The New York Times Presents
Series · 2020
Biography: Comedy Icons
Series · 2019
Game Show Moments Gone Bananas
Film · 2008
Johnny Carson Celebrates Christmas
Film · 2008
Celebrity Family Feud
Series · 2008
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
Film · 2007
The Best of The Tonight Show: Stand - Up Comedians
Film · 2007
The Best of Carson, Volume 1
Film · 2006
Carson Country
Film · 2006
Jamie Kennedy's Blowin' Up
Series · 2006
The Weather Man
Film · 2005
Bewitched
Film · 2005
Higglytown Heroes
Series · 2004
The Tony Danza Show
Series · 2004
Alf's Hit Talk Show
Series · 2004
Dog Whisperer
Series · 2004
Dog Whisperer
Series · 2004
Biography: Bob Hope: America's Entertainer
Film · 2003
Las Vegas
Series · 2003
The New Tom Green Show
Series · 2003
E!'s 101
Series · 2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Series · 2003
The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years
Film · 2002
The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s
Film · 2002
The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s
Film · 2002
The Definitive Elvis 25th Anniversary: Vol. 1 The Memphis Years & The Television Years
Film · 2002
That '80s Show
Series · 2002
50 Years of NBC Late Night
Film · 2001
Scrubs
Series · 2001
Frank Sinatra Memorial
Film · 2000
Let Me In, I Hear Laughter: A Salute to the Friars Club
Film · 1999
Television: The First Fifty Years
Film · 1999
Pitch People
Film · 1999
The Vegas Connection
Film · 1999
Family Guy
Series · 1999
Popular
Series · 1999
Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time
Film · 1998
Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's
Film · 1998
Safety Patrol!
Film · 1998
Amazing Stories: The Movie III
Film · 1998
Just Write
Film · 1997
Just Shoot Me!
Series · 1997
The Tom Show
Series · 1997
Cow and Chicken
Series · 1997
I Am Weasel
Series · 1997
'Weird Al' Yankovic: (There's No) Going Home
Film · 1996
Malcolm & Eddie
Series · 1996
Suddenly Susan
Series · 1996
Muppets Tonight
Series · 1996
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
Series · 1996
Bruno the Kid
Series · 1996
Pinky and the Brain
Series · 1995
Star Search
Series · 1995
Star Search
Series · 1995
Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - The Final Show: America Says Farewell
Film · 1994
Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '80s & '90s: The King of Late Night
Film · 1994
Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '70s & '80s: The Master of Laughs!
Film · 1994
Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '60s & '70s: Heeere's Johnny!
Film · 1994
Love Affair
Film · 1994
Burke's Law
Series · 1994
Living Single
Series · 1993
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Series · 1993
Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade
Film · 1992
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Series · 1992
The Larry Sanders Show
Series · 1992
Adventures in Wonderland
Series · 1992
Nurses
Series · 1991
The Simpsons
Series · 1989
Baywatch
Series · 1989
Mickey's 60th Birthday
Film · 1988
Sidewalks Entertainment
Series · 1988
Roseanne
Series · 1988
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Series · 1988
Full House
Series · 1987
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
Film · 1986
ALF
Series · 1986
Amazing Stories
Series · 1985
TV's Bloopers & Practical Jokes
Series · 1984
Puttin' on the Hits
Series · 1984
Butterfly
Film · 1982
Newhart
Series · 1982
Full Moon High
Film · 1981
The Star Maker
Film · 1981
The Nashville Palace
Series · 1981
Gridlock
Film · 1980
The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story
Film · 1980
The Kid from Left Field
Film · 1979
Legends of the Super Heroes
Film · 1979
Legends of the Superheroes
Series · 1979
Rock 'n' Roll Sports Classic
Film · 1978
Dick Clark's Good Old Days Part II
Film · 1978
Fun with Dick and Jane
Film · 1977
US Against the World
Film · 1977
Lucy Calls the President
Film · 1977
The Last Remake of Beau Geste
Film · 1977
CHiPs
Series · 1977
Bob Hope's World of Comedy
Film · 1976
Bob Hope's Bicentennial Star-Spangled Spectacular
Film · 1976
The Sonny and Cher Show
Series · 1976
The Jacksons
Series · 1976
The Captain and Tennille
Series · 1976
Ellery Queen
Series · 1975
Slaughter's Big Rip-Off
Film · 1973
The Midnight Special
Series · 1972
The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour
Series · 1971
Swing Out, Sweet Land
Film · 1970
The Flip Wilson Show
Series · 1970
The Barbara McNair Show
Series · 1969
Here's Lucy
Series · 1968
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Series · 1968
The Incident
Film · 1967
Snap Judgment
Series · 1967
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Series · 1963
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Series · 1962
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Series · 1962
The Merv Griffin Show
Series · 1962
The Mike Douglas Show
Series · 1961
Concentration
Series · 1958
Kraft Music Hall
Series · 1958
Kraft Music Hall
Series · 1958
Dementia
Film · 1955
Today
Series · 1952
Two for the Money
Series · 1952
The Bob Hope Show
Series · 1950
What's My Line?
Series · 1950
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Series · 1948