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Ed McMahon remembered for unflagging humor, spirit

At a tribute to the late sidekick of "The Tonight Show," Ed McMahon was remembered as a rare individual in the entertainment industry — a man whom "100 percent of the people liked," actor Tom Arnold said.

NBC to host celebration of Ed McMahon on July 1

Ed McMahon's publicist says a celebration of the late "Tonight" show sidekick, who died Tuesday at 86, is set for July 1.

Conan O'Brien, 'Tonight' pay tribute to Ed McMahon

"The Tonight Show" host Conan O'Brien paid tribute to Ed McMahon as a "truly funny man" whose partnership with Johnny Carson on the late-night show was an indelible part of TV history.

Here's Ed: McMahon a second banana for the TV ages

When Johnny Carson ruled as king of late-night TV, Ed McMahon was the prince of second bananas.

Oscars double down with 10 best-picture nominees

The Academy Awards will have 10 best-picture nominees instead of the usual five starting next year, improving the odds for films such as "The Dark Knight," a fan and critic favorite that was snubbed last time.

Summertime, and the TV watching is easy

Watching someone bounce off of a giant red rubber ball and then flip dramatically backwards through the air, bouncing off another red ball before splashing into water: that is not an example of complicated television.

Ed McMahon settles lawsuit over broken neck

Ed McMahon has ended his civil case against those he blamed for his broken neck. Attorneys for the former "Tonight" show sidekick have in recent weeks settled lawsuits against the hospital and doctors that McMahon claimed had failed to spot his broken neck and then failed to properly repair it.

Hospitalized Ed McMahon to mark his 86th birthday

Ed McMahon's lengthy hospital stay hasn't dampened his spirits as he prepares to observe his 86th birthday on Friday.

Source: Ed McMahon hospitalized with bone cancer

Ed McMahon, former sidekick to Johnny Carson on "Tonight" and a familiar TV commercial pitchman, is hospitalized in intensive care, and a person close to him said Friday that McMahon has bone cancer.

Ed McMahon, 85, hospitalized in Los Angeles

Ed McMahon, former sidekick to Johnny Carson on "Tonight" and a familiar TV commercial pitchman, was hospitalized in intensive care, a spokesman said Friday. McMahon, 85, was suffering from pneumonia and other ailments and had been in the hospital for several weeks, spokesman Howard Bragman said. He declined to identify the Los Angeles facility or the other illnesses.

Citibank wins judgment against Ed McMahon

Citibank has won an $180,000 judgment against Ed McMahon.

Ed McMahon, wife have no plans to move from home

Ed McMahon can stay put. Publicist Howard Bragman confirmed Thursday that the TV icon and his wife have no plans to move from their home, which has been facing foreclosure for nine months. Bragman said he doesn't have details about the deal that's allowing the 85-year-old McMahon to stay, but added: "They ain't leaving."

Merv Griffin's company sues Ed McMahon

Court documents show a company founded by Merv Griffin is suing Ed McMahon for a $100,000 loan it claims has gone unpaid.

McMahon to sell home, but not to Trump

Ed McMahon is on the move.

Trump to buy McMahon's home, let him live there

Donald Trump will soon be Ed McMahon's landlord. Trump announced Thursday he would save the television personality's Beverly Hills mansion from foreclosure by buying it for an undisclosed amount and leasing it to McMahon.

NY lawsuit says Ed McMahon owes another $275,000

A New York lawsuit claims Ed McMahon owes lawyers more than $275,000 for handling his daughter's divorce. The suit says the former "Tonight Show" sidekick and his wife hired Hartman & Craven and the Sarcone Law Firm to represent his daughter, Linda Schmerge. It was filed Wednesday in Manhattan, where she lives.

McMahon works as pitchman for Kimmel in-show spots

Ed McMahon has a job. The former "Tonight Show" sidekick is reprising his role as pitchman with several comical commercial segments during "Jimmy Kimmel Live." The first of four spots, which were filmed Thursday evening and feature McMahon and Jimmy Kimmel together, will air Monday during the late-night ABC talk show.

Ed McMahon recovering from neck surgery

Ed McMahon was recuperating Friday following his third neck surgery.

Citibank sues Ed McMahon for outstanding debts

Citibank is suing Ed McMahon, seeking to recoup nearly $200,000 lent to the financially strapped Hollywood icon, court records show. Citibank filed the lawsuit against McMahon in Los Angeles Superior Court on June 9, according to the documents. The bank's suit seeks at least $179,687 in damages as well as attorney's fees on debt incurred within the past four years.

Ed McMahon talks about possible home foreclosure

Ed McMahon blames the possible foreclosure of his multimillion-dollar Beverly Hills house on a set of problems all too familiar to many Americans: a foundering economy, health problems and poor planning.

Ed McMahon Recovering From Neck Injury

Former "Tonight Show" sidekick Ed McMahon broke his neck in a fall last year and was recovering after two surgeries, his publicist said Thursday.

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Celebrity Deaths Makes Us Rethink Life

The recent deaths of Michael Jackson, Farrah Fawcett, Ed McMahon, and Billy Mays all occurred under different circumstances yet they call together a common thread of thought, concern and resignation concerning our own impending demise from the planet we call home.

Here's Johnny! Hello Angels! Who's Next?

It began a day or so ago when Edward Leo Peter "Ed" McMahon, Jr. succumbed to death at the well old age of 86. A voice of a man who we shall forever remember echoing out "heeeereee's Johnny" -well that is the most of us who still remember what a "Fallout Shelter" is for.

Ed McMahon, LongtimeTonight Show Sideman, Dies at 86 - Obituary
Source: The New York Times

Ed McMahon, who for nearly 30 years was Johnny Carson's affable second banana on "The Tonight Show," introducing it with his ringing trademark line, "Heeeeere's Johnny!," died early Tuesday in Los Angeles. He was 86.

McMahon left impression on entertainment world and Oregon soldiers

Last night, the entertainment world lost an icon. And for a handful of Oregon Army National Guard soldiers, the world lost a friend.

Joan Rivers Praises the late Ed McMahon, but calls Johnny Carson a "Bastard" and a "Nasty Man"
Source: showbizexpress.net

Interviewed on MSNBC, Joan Rivers had nothing but praise for Ed McMahon, but berated Johnny Carson, calling him a "bastard" and a "nasty man.

Ed McMahon dead....

A TV icon for 40 years. 30 years of straight lines for Carson, those were his glory years. Hard times at the end. Parodied brilliantly by Jeffrey Tambor in "The Larry Sanders Show." The way of all flesh.

Cash 4 Gold Nabs Ed McMahon and MC Hammer for Super Bowl Spot
Source: The L.A. Times

Cash 4 Gold chose Ed McMahon and MC Hammer for their Super Bowl commercial. Although they both suffered financial problems in the past, you never would have guessed they would ever star in the same commercial.

I Get Money: Ed McMahon is now a Rapper?
Source: Crunk + Disorderly

[possibly NWS ads] Well, this is horrifying.

Trump to buy McMahon's home out of foreclosure becomes his new landlord
Source: Yahoo! News

Donald Trump will soon be Ed McMahon's landlord. Trump announced Thursday he would save the television personality's Beverly Hills mansion from foreclosure by buying it for an undisclosed amount and leasing it to McMahon.

More woes for Ed McMahon: He's being sued
Source: msnbc.com

Former Carson sidekick Ed McMahon's money woes continue to mount. Now he's being sued for allegedly not paying his daughter's divorce attorney more than $275,000.

Ed McMahon talks about mortgage woes on 'Larry King'
Source: The L.A. Times

Asked why a multimillionaire could not make his house payments, McMahon's wife, Pamela, said, "Over the years, it's a combination of maybe Ed working so hard and not looking at proper management. We didn't keep our eye on the ball. We made mistakes."

Even Celebrities Hurt by Housing Slump
Source: ABC News

Even Hollywood's rich and famous can't avoid the housing downturn that's sweeping the nation. In Los Angeles, only 4,430 homes were sold in December, down 48% from the previous year. And prices fell 11% to an average $470,000.

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