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Ed McMahon

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Ed McMahon (1923-2009) was interviewed for three-and-a-half hours in Beverly Hills, CA. McMahon talked about his early work in television on such series as Who Do You Trust?  He spoke in great detail about his long associaition with The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. He then discussed working with Jerry Lewis on the MDA Telethon and hosting Star Search and (with Dick Clark) TV’s Bloopers and Practical Jokes. The interview was conducted by Michael Rosen on August 15, 2002.

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Video: The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien's memorial to Ed McMahon featuring some of his classic Tonight Show moments

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  • Ed McMahon on the marriage of Tiny Tim and Miss Vicki on <i>The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson</i> (02m 42s)Ed McMahon on the marriage of Tiny Tim and Miss Vicki on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (02m 42s)

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Submitted by emikiwi on Sat, 2011-07-16 12:49.

Ed, I think the word "class" defines you too! xx

Submitted by AndrewsOpinion15 on Thu, 2011-05-26 07:48.

dear god bring us back ed mcmahon in return u can have justin bieber !!!!

Submitted by SCUBONZIES on Sun, 2010-12-26 01:34.

GOD BLESS YOU EDDIE I GREW UP IN PHILADELPHIA AND I THOUGHT HE WAS VERY FUNNY

Submitted by 48alfaone on Thu, 2010-11-25 04:31.

What the F happen from 1949-1958??

Submitted by nergvol on Sun, 2010-08-15 06:47.

Hi...Oooooooooooooooooooooooooo! What a talent!

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