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So sad. Ed McMahon passed away this morning at the Ronald Reagan/UCLA Medical Center at the age of 86. Our generation will always remember him for passing out ginormo Publisher’s Clearing House checks and for hosting “Star Search.” But to older folks, he’ll be remembered as Johnny Carson’s sidekick on the “Tonight Show,” thanks to his famous “Heeeeeeere”s Johnny” introduction. McMahon kept folks laughing for 30 years along with Johnny, and the hilarious chemistry they shared is now part of television history. Here’s a look back at some of McMahon’s funniest moments. Have a good chuckle, just like he’d want you to. Keep reading »