Ed McMahon, best known for introducing Johnny Carson on the Tonight Show for 30 years, has passed away on June 23rd, 2009. He was 86 years old. Born Edward Leo Peter McMahon Jr. on March 6th, 1923, in Detroit, Michigan, he graduated from the Catholic University of America in 1949. He served in World War II as a fighter pilot, rising to the rank of Captain. In the mid 1950s, McMahon became a successful game show host, writer, announcer, and television personality. He was a long-time announcer for the quiz show “Who Do You Trust?” as well as for the popular game show “Star Search.” He became a household name in 1962 when he joined the Tonight Show as Johnny Carson's recorded presenter until 1992. McMahon comfortably settled into the integral role of second banana, wisecracking, laughing and mugging his way through many of the show's most memorable moments. McMahon made multiple appearances on many other television shows, such as “The Love Boat,” “Fantasy Island,” “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” as well as hundreds of television commercials. He also starred in the motion picture “Fun With Dick and Jane” with George Segal and Jane Fonda. Over the years, McMahon and Carson shared a close friendship. Until Carson’s death in 2005, McMahon said he was still “that first banana,” happily playing the role, which had become his trademark. McMahon was married to Alyce Ferrell from 1944 until her death in 1989. They had three children, Kathrine, Linda, and Jeffrey. He is survived by his three children, their surviving spouses, eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and loyal fans everywhere.