Ed McMahon
publication date: Sunday, September 11, 2016 (part of Fall 2016)
category: 
Television
clue: One of late-night television's greatest sidekicks was also known for talent competitions, practical jokes, and publisher sweepstakes.
explanation: McMahon appeared in The Tonight Show, Star Search, TV's Bloopers and Practical Jokes, and commercials for American Family Publishers sweepstakes. more…
intended difficulty: medium
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Matthew Preston, Joanna Woods, and Jesse King
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