Edward Leo Peter McMahon Jr. (March 6, 1923 – June 23, 2009) was an American announcer, game show host, comedian, actor, singer and combat aviator. McMahon and Johnny Carson began their association in their first TV series, the ABC game show Who Do You Trust? (1957 to 1962). McMahon then made his famous thirty-year mark as Carson's sidekick, announcer and second banana on NBC's The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962 to 1992). According to Entertainment Weekly, McMahon is considered one of the greatest sidekicks.

McMahon also hosted the original Star Search (1983 to 1995), co-hosted TV's Bloopers & Practical Jokes with Dick Clark (1982 to 1998), annually co-hosted the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon from 1973 to 2008, and assisted with the annual NBC broadcasts of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade during the 1970s and 80s.