O’Brien salutes longtime ‘Tonight Show’ sidekick Ed McMahon as a part of broadcasting history

LOS ANGELES — “Tonight” host Conan O’Brien paid tribute to Ed McMahon as a “truly funny man” whose partnership with Johnny Carson on the late-night show is an indelible part of TV history.

Here’s Ed: A top second banana for late-night king Johnny Carson and heck of a TV pitchman

LOS ANGELES — When Johnny Carson ruled as king of late-night TV, Ed McMahon was the prince of second bananas.

In late-night TV, second-bananas not second-rate: Some highlights over the years

Some second bananas who have brightened late-night TV:

Ed McMahon, Johnny Carson’s loyal longtime ‘Tonight Show’ sidekick, dies in Los Angeles at 86

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 early Tuesday. He was 86.

Singer-songwriter Kenny Rankin dies in Los Angeles of lung cancer at age 69

LOS ANGELES — Kenny Rankin, a brilliant pop vocalist and highly regarded musician-songwriter whose stylings ranged from jazz to pop to the world music influences he picked up as a child in New York, has died of complications related to lung cancer, his record company announced Monday. He was 69.

Jay Leno’s farewell to ‘Tonight’ fitted with jokes, sentiment; show in Conan’s hands now

BURBANK, Calif. — It was a homespun farewell for Jay Leno’s last show at “Tonight.”

Jay Leno’s farewell to ‘Tonight’ fitted with jokes, sentiment; show in Conan’s hands now

BURBANK, Calif. — It was a homespun farewell for Jay Leno’s last show at “Tonight.”

Jay Leno bids farewell to ‘Tonight’ with jokes, sentiment; welcomes successor Conan O’Brien

BURBANK, Calif. — Jay Leno wrapped up 17 years as “Tonight” host Friday with jabs at favorite targets, including politicians and his own network, and with an unusual touch of sentiment.

Jay Leno bids farewell to ‘Tonight’ with jokes, clips, welcomes sucessor Conan O’Brien

BURBANK, Calif. — Jay Leno wrapped up 17 years as “Tonight” host Friday with jabs at favorite targets, including politicians and his own network, and with an unusual touch of sentiment.

Bigger room but same Conan: O’Brien ready for ‘Tonight’ debut Monday, comedy style intact

LOS ANGELES — Conan O’Brien wants viewers to think of his “Tonight Show” debut Monday as the introductory course to a new late-night era.

Jay Leno gets ready to say goodbye to ‘Tonight,’ the ‘most wonderful job’ in show business

BURBANK, Calif. — It took a radio disc jockey to remind Jay Leno where he’ll stand in “Tonight Show” history when he walks off the stage for the last time Friday.

Leno’s last ‘Tonight’ guest is Conan O’Brien

LOS ANGELES — Jay Leno’s last guest on “Tonight Show” will be the man who’s taking over for him — Conan O’Brien.

This day in history 28th April 2009

1949 - Dharmesh Tiwari Born 28th April, is a film director in India. In 2001, he was president of Cine and TV Artistes Association.

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