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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As an officer in the reserves, McMahon was recalled to active duty during the Korean War. This time, he flew the OE-1 (the original Marine designation for the Cessna O-1 Bird Dog).
I had the extreme honor and pleasure of interviewing Ed several times on my radio talk show in the 1980's.
He was without a doubt the nicest gentleman who ever appeared on my show. He was a nice as anyone small or big...and he didn't have to be.
Thefirst time I called his office in Burbank, his sectretary picked up the phone and within a minute Ed was on the line. He was a sweetheart.
Altogether we did several interviews and each time was a joy.
RIP, Ed. Nicest as they come and the best second banana in the buisness.
Joe Postove
Ed, I think the word "class" defines you too! xx
dear god bring us back ed mcmahon in return u can have justin bieber !!!!
GOD BLESS YOU EDDIE I GREW UP IN PHILADELPHIA AND I THOUGHT HE WAS VERY FUNNY
What the F happen from 1949-1958??
Hi...Oooooooooooooooooooooooooo! What a talent!
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