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The Legacy of Ed McMahon
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The Sporkful podcast explores the legacy of Ed McMahon, a multifaceted entertainer who was widely credited with making or breaking careers in show business as we know it today.
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Ed McMahon was an affable utility player who acted as a sidekick and hosted telethons.
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Ed McMahon
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Ed McMahon was an affable utility player who acted as a sidekick and hosted telethons. He is an early version of the TV personality, and a prototype for talk show sidekicks like Andy Richter.
ChapterThe Legacy of Ed McMahon
EpisodeDiet Book Deep Dive: Ed McMahon’s “Slimming Down”
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This transcript discusses the career of a comedian and their rise to fame.
02:12 - 05:02 (02:49)
Comedians
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This transcript discusses the career of a comedian and their rise to fame. It specifically covers the impact of television on comedians and the influence of a comedian's partnerships.