Ed McMahon Obituary
Posted by Allan Ellenberger on Jun 23rd, 2009
2009
Jun 23
OBITUARY
Ed McMahon dies at 86; well-known ‘Tonight Show’ sidekick

The TV pioneer had been in poor health for some time. McMahon appeared on Johnny Carson’s late-night show for 30 years and hosted ‘Star Search’ for 12 years.
By Dennis McLellan
Los Angeles Times
June 24, 2009
Ed McMahon, a television pioneer who warmed “The Tonight Show” couch for nearly 30 years as Johnny Carson’s jovial sidekick and announcer, died today. He was 86.
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