From Wikipedia the free encyclopedia Edward 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 Carsons 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 cohosted TVs 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 cohosted 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 networks coverage of the Macys 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 Description above from the Wikipedia article Ed McMahon licensed under CCBYSA full list of contributors on Wikipedia
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