I cannot imagine Jay Leno’s Kevin, Conan O’Brien’s Andy or David Letterman’s Paul ever becoming as much of a celebrity in his own right as Johnny Carson’s Ed had become. In fact it is arguable that Ed McMahon was known as much for hosting Star Search (the precursor to American Idol) and serving as pitchman… Read more.
Ed McMahon, perennial and preeminent sidekick and pitchman, is dead
Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at 5:02 AM