Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Ed McMahon- TV, Sidekick, Spokesman Icon RIP



Yet another link to the past is gone.

Ed McMahon died today. Unfortunately the last years of his life have been dogged by money problems. And even more unfitting....is his last appearance will have been in the Cash4Gold ads during the Super Bowl.

McMahon deserves a better legacy...one that I hope endures. Having worked with Johnny Carson....even before the first Tonight Show...Ed hung his hat on the ultimate rising star. In 1962, Johnny began his Tonight Show Reign....and Ed was there to be his foil...straight man.....and bellower of Heeeeeeere's Johnny.

Ed, being a shrewd man, ventured out, hosting and exec producing a number of projects. The most successful being Star Search and his Blooper Show with Dick Clark. He was also the co host with Jerry Lewis on his annual MDA telethon.

Ed is an Icon....and I'll always remember him standing just off stage.....announcing the Tonight Show's lineup, and introducing Johnny every night. Rest in Peace.

J

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