
Jul 1 - By Lynn Elber, AP Television Writer
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.

Jun 26 - By Associated Press
Ed McMahon's publicist says a celebration of the late "Tonight" show sidekick, who died Tuesday at 86, is set for July 1.

Jun 23 - By Associated Press
"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.

Jun 23 - By Lynn Elber, AP Television Writer
When Johnny Carson ruled as king of late-night TV, Ed McMahon was the prince of second bananas.

Jun 23 - By The Associated Press
Some second bananas who have brightened late-night TV:

Jun 22 - By Lynn Elber, AP Television Writer
Ed McMahon, the loyal "Tonight" show sidekick who bolstered boss Johnny Carson with guffaws and a resounding "H-e-e-e-e-e-ere's Johnny!" for 30 years, died early Tuesday. He was 86. McMahon died shortly after midnight at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center surrounded by his wife, Pam, and other family members, said his publicist, Howard Bragman.

May 26 - By Associated Press
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.

Mar 5 - By Frazier Moore, AP Television Writers
Ed McMahon's lengthy hospital stay hasn't dampened his spirits as he prepares to observe his 86th birthday on Friday.

Feb 27 - By Lynn Elber, AP Television Writer
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.
Feb 27 - By Lynn Elber, AP Television Writer
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.

Jan 15 - By Associated Press
Citibank has won an $180,000 judgment against Ed McMahon.

Dec 18 - By Anthony Mccartney, AP Entertainment Writer
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."

Nov 18 - By Tom Curry, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
- A mandate for change for President-elect Barack Obama? Sweeping enactment next year of the long-delayed Democratic agenda? A tax hike on those earning more than $250,000 a year, as Obama indicated during the campaign?

Oct 21 - By Courtney Hazlett, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
According to an internal memo, it looks like some belt tightening has hit the costuming department at some of ABC’s biggest primetime shows.

Sep 23 - By Associated Press
Court documents show a company founded by Merv Griffin is suing Ed McMahon for a $100,000 loan it claims has gone unpaid.

Aug 22 - By Anthony Mccartney, AP Entertainment Writer
Ed McMahon is on the move.

Aug 11 - By Associated Press
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.

Jul 30 - By Associated Press
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.

Jul 18 - By Derrik J. Lang, AP Entertainment Writer
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.

Jul 11 - By Associated Press
Ed McMahon was recuperating Friday following his third neck surgery.

Jun 20 - By Associated Press
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.

Jun 4 - By Associated Press
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.

Jun 2 - By JoNel Aleccia, health writer, msnbc.com
In a house with six kids under the age of 10, including a set of twins, bunk beds were almost inevitable, said Tiera McMahon of Fort Worth, Texas.
Mar 14 - By Associated Press
It was a smackdown — Hollywood-style.

Mar 13 - By Associated Press
Former "Tonight Show" sidekick Ed McMahon broke his neck in a fall last year and was recovering after two surgeries, his publicist said Thursday.