Ed McMahon

Ed McMahon began his television series and association with Johnny Carson on ABC network’s game show Who Do You Trust?, which ran from 1957 to 1962. He then made his famous thirty-year mark as Carson’s announcer, sidekick, and second banana on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson on NBC, from 1962 to 1992. From 1983 to 1995, McMahon hosted the original Star Search. He also anchored the team of NBC personalities of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade during the 1970s and 1980s.

Aside from his hosting job, McMahon also appeared in several films such as Full Moon High, The Incident, Fun With Dick and Jane, and Butterfly. As his fortune grew, his wife encouraged him to venture into some investments, such as diet pills, luxury clothing, a vodka company, and real estate properties. Sadly, all ventures didn’t go well as planned.