On June 23, 2009, Ed McMahon died at the age of 86. In 2007, he talked to the Growing Bolder Radio Show about his book, "When Television Was Young." Below is the original description that accompanied that interview.
Even though he is best known for delivering perhaps the two most famous words in television history, Ed McMahon's influence on the entertainment industry runs much deeper than that.
In his new book, "When Television Was Young," Ed went straight to some of the most famous actors to ever grace the small screen to find out what made TV the cultural juggernaut it is today.
Let Ed guide you through the history of TV and find out why everything old is new again on today's TV dial.
Plus, find out which late-night host he thinks is the "next" Johnny Carson.
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Posted 10:10pm June 23rd, 2009So very sad. Ed McMahon always said he had the easiest job in the biz on the Tonight Show, that all he did was laugh for an hour and then went home. We all know it wasn't as easy as he made it look. I always had the feeling that he was genuine and would be the same in real life as on TV. Somehow he made me feel as if he was a kind man all around. Life insists on being that "circle" we always hear about and I guess it is. Bless you, Ed, for your life, your spirit and your way of making our enjoyment of the programs you were on so profound. We'll be thinking of you. Much love to your family from all of us at GB during this trying time.