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Some of you young folks may not know that Ed McMahon was more than the old guy in the Cash4Gold ads. A decorated World War II veteran, McMahon defined the role of "sidekick." Sitting next to Johnny Carson for some 30 years, his booming laugh was the bass line for the show. He was a loyal Tonight Show punching bag, always with a smile, and he created the immortal "Heeeeeerrrrreee'ssss Johnny!" (Perhaps you recall its usage in The Shining?)
McMahon had many other television gigs, including host of Star Search and as sidekick to Jerry Lewis during his annual telethon. McMahon, 86, passed away Tuesday.
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