Edward Leo Peter "Ed" McMahon, Jr. (March 6, 1923 - June 23, 2009) was an American comedian, game show host and announcer. He is most famous for his work on television as Johnny Carson's sidekick, announcer, and second banana on The Tonight Show from 1962 to 1992. He also hosted the original version of the talent show Star Search from 1983 to 1995. He co-hosted TV's Bloopers & Practical Jokes with Dick Clark from 1982 to 1998.
On Saturday Night Live, he has been impersonated multiple times, most notably by Phil Hartman.
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Joe Piscopo as Ed McMahon (right) on the October 22, 1983 episode during the "Backstage" sketch.
Randy Quaid as Ed McMahon on the May 24, 1986 episode during "The People's Second Choice Awards" Commercial.