Stories tagged with "johnny carson"

Messy finances show the King of Pop wasn't different from some fans by indystar

Long before his death, we heard more about Michael Jackson’s financial troubles than his incredible music. Even at the end, he appeared to be living above his means, which is... – Jul 05, 2009 at 12:18 AM in Business

NBC to host celebration of Ed McMahon by USA Today

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ed McMahon's publicist says a celebration of the late Tonight show sidekick, who died Monday, is set for July 1.McMahon's publicist, Howard Bragman, tells... – Jun 26, 2009 at 4:21 PM in Entertainment

Ed McMahon: Television's singular sidekick signs off by USA Today

Now, Tonight truly feels like an irretrievable yesterday.The show's era as an icon ended with the death of Johnny Carson, but as long as his "hi-yo" sidekick, Ed McMahon, was still... – Jun 23, 2009 at 10:37 PM in Entertainment

Entertainer Ed McMahon dies at 86 by indystar

LOS ANGELES — 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... – Jun 23, 2009 at 10:42 AM in Entertainment

'Tonight' sidekick Ed McMahon dies in L.A. at 86 by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW LOS ANGELES — Ed McMahon, the loyal Tonight Show sidekick who bolstered boss Johnny... – Jun 23, 2009 at 10:36 AM in Entertainment

'Tonight Show' sidekick Ed McMahon dies at 86 by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW Ed McMahon, the top banana of second bananas, died peacefully early Tuesday morning at Los... – Jun 23, 2009 at 10:05 AM in Entertainment

Jay Leno's prime-time show to premiere Sept. 14 by USA Today

NEW YORK (AP) — NBC has announced The Jay Leno Show will premiere Sept. 14.The new prime-time hour starring Leno will air weeknights at 10 o'clock Eastern. DEBUT:Conan... – Jun 02, 2009 at 2:36 PM in Entertainment

O'Brien steps into 'Tonight Show' spotlight by USA Today

In late night, the name of the show matters less than the name of the host. Of course, when it comes to names, NBC's The Tonight Show is the most storied in the business, the one... – Jun 02, 2009 at 1:35 AM in Entertainment

Conan O'Brien brings a new vibe to 'The Tonight Show' by USA Today

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — At a wispy 6-foot-4, Conan O'Brien doesn't walk so much as glide. So with what seems like only a few strides, he's out of his... – May 28, 2009 at 10:06 PM in Entertainment

Fallon is starting to make it through the 'Night' by USA Today

One week in, Jimmy Fallon is already having a better Late Night.Not a great one, mind you. The writing on his NBC talk show Late Night With Jimmy Fallon (12:30 a.m. ET/PT) remains... – Mar 10, 2009 at 9:02 PM in Entertainment

Hospitalized Ed McMahon to mark his 86th birthday by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-inGET IT NOWNEW YORK (AP) — Ed McMahon's lengthy hospital stay hasn't dampened his spirits as he prepares to... – Mar 05, 2009 at 3:48 PM in Entertainment

Report: Ed McMahon hospitalized for weeks in L.A. by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-inGET IT NOWLOS ANGELES (AP) — Ed McMahon, former sidekick to Johnny Carson on Tonight and a familiar TV... – Feb 27, 2009 at 2:46 PM in Entertainment

O'Brien, Fallon see late-night challenges ahead by The Associated Press

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. (AP) -- Conan O'Brien said he doesn't want to shave the edges off his comedy when he steps in as "Tonight Show" host and doesn't see the need for... – Jan 16, 2009 at 2:16 AM in Entertainment

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Hmm… probably someone funny like Tom Hanks,... – Jan 03, 2009 at 5:35 PM

Citibank wins judgment against Ed McMahon by The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Citibank has won an $180,000 judgment against Ed McMahon.A judge in Santa Monica ruled Thursday that McMahon owes the bank for debt incurred over four... – Dec 18, 2008 at 5:46 PM in Entertainment

Peter Falk's wife opposes conservatorship by The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Peter Falk's wife of 32 years is opposing a bid by the Emmy-winning actor's daughter to place him under a conservatorship, court documents show.Falk... – Dec 16, 2008 at 12:16 PM in Entertainment

Leno's move to prime time becomes monologue fodder by The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) -- Jay Leno treated his move to prime time at NBC like all headlines - as monologue fodder."A lot of people were shocked," the host of "The Tonight Show"... – Dec 08, 2008 at 8:45 PM in Entertainment