LiLMiCKMANTLE Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Ed McMahon Dies Posted Jun 23rd 2009 8:13AM by TMZ Staff Ed McMahon has passed away at 86, according to reports. According to KNBC, he died at Ronald Regan UCLA Medical Center in California this morning. He is best known as Johnny Carson's sidekick on "The Tonight Show" and his infamous catchphrase, "Heeeeeeeeeeere's Johnny!" McMahon also hosted "Star Search" and "TV Bloopers And Practical Jokes" with Dick Clark. He was a colonel in the United States Marines and a fighter pilot and served during the late 1940s and 1950s. Ed was one of the good guys and a true American hero! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyHector Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 I guess I can stop waiting for him to show up at my door with a gigantic check. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 How come whenever I think of Ed McMahon I think of Phil Hartman - YOU ARE CORRECT SIR!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borgoguy Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 How come whenever I think of Ed McMahon I think of Phil Hartman - YOU ARE CORRECT SIR!!! I would guess a form of early dementia, but I'm not a doctor. Maybe get your electrolytes checked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 I guess I can stop waiting for him to show up at my door with a gigantic check. RIP. Damn it Hector. Thats exactly what I wanted to say. RIP Ed. You must be dumming it down some. So you catch that secretary yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyHector Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 (edited) Damn it Hector. Thats exactly what I wanted to say. RIP Ed. You must be dumming it down some. So you catch that secretary yet? I guess I am dumbing it down, subconsciously, to be compared to someone who was referred to as "simple" within the last week. And like I said before, that's a catch that would be thrown back. Immediately. Edited June 23, 2009 by JohnnyHector Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 And like I said before, that's a catch that would be thrown back. Immediately. Don't kill the dream man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Did you ever see that Tonight Show clip where he was obviously plastered and Johnny called him out? Good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Of Bavaria Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 (edited) RIP Ed McMahon Death Pool : +1 Edited June 23, 2009 by G.O.B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Yep. 14 points to GOB. The only one to score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatriotReign37 Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Eds better off. IIRC, he was in financial ruin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 RIP Ed -reunite with Johnny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afosomf Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Upon receiving pearly gates who was quickest to get laid? Johnny or ED RIP ED Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMaynard Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 I loved that Karnak bit with Johnny and him. RIP Ed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rillo Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Wow, sorry to hear. He lived a long good life, R.I.P. Ed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetfan13 Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Did you ever see that Tonight Show clip where he was obviously plastered and Johnny called him out? Good stuff. QC-25xPmX7o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 QC-25xPmX7o Thanks, birthday boy! That's the one. Great stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernJet Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 tambor did a great job emualting Ed in Larry Sanders Show.. for those who didnt know, the show was takeoff of old Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. The scripts were based on Tonight Show producer Freddie DeCordova (Rip Torn), Carson (Gary Shandling) and McMahon (Jeffrey Tambor). many inside industry said that Rip Torn's character was a clone of what DeCodova did and acted like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Of Bavaria Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 That was a classic piece right there. I was laughing my arse off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyHector Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 tambor did a great job emualting Ed in Larry Sanders Show.. for those who didnt know, the show was takeoff of old Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. The scripts were based on Tonight Show producer Freddie DeCordova (Rip Torn), Carson (Gary Shandling) and McMahon (Jeffrey Tambor). many inside industry said that Rip Torn's character was a clone of what DeCodova did and acted like. Very underrated show. I liked the earlier episodes with Jeremy Piven as the head writer. Bob Odenkirk was perfect as Larry's agent, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernJet Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 behind the scenes of one of Carsons/McMahons last shows NSDcQkpb9sE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 How come whenever I think of Ed McMahon I think of Phil Hartman - YOU ARE CORRECT SIR!!! They're both dead ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Reunited with Johnny. May they both RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugg Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 During World War II, McMahon was a fighter pilot in the United States Marine Corps serving as a flight instructor and test pilot. He was a decorated pilot and was discharged in 1946, remaining in the reserves.[3] After college, McMahon returned to active duty. He was sent to Korea in February 1953. He flew unarmed O-1E Bird Dogs on 85 tactical air control and artillery spotting missions. He remained in the Marine Corps Reserve, retiring with the rank of Colonel in 1966 and was then commissioned as a Brigadier General in the California Air National Guard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73andMe Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Sorry to see you go, Ed. You were one of the good guys and a true patriot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 During World War II, McMahon was a fighter pilot in the United States Marine Corps serving as a flight instructor and test pilot. He was a decorated pilot and was discharged in 1946, remaining in the reserves.[3] After college, McMahon returned to active duty. He was sent to Korea in February 1953. He flew unarmed O-1E Bird Dogs on 85 tactical air control and artillery spotting missions. He remained in the Marine Corps Reserve, retiring with the rank of Colonel in 1966 and was then commissioned as a Brigadier General in the California Air National Guard. Didn't know this earlier. Strange that things like this come out AFTER a persons death. I guess good news doesn't sell. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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