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Ed McMahon dies; 'Tonight Show' sidekick was 86

Jun. 24, 2009
McMahon, a TV pioneer, appeared on Johnny Carson's late-night show for 30 years, hosted 'Star Search' for 12 years and pitched innumerable products. He had been in ill health for some time. Ed McMahon, a television pioneer who warmed "The Tonight Show" couch for nearly 30 years as...
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