When Television Was Young: The Inside Story with Memories by Legends of the Small Screen
Ed McMahonis an entertainment icon. In addition to thirty years as announcer onThe Tonight Showhe is well-known as presenter ofAmerican Family Publisher'ssweepstakes, hosted the talent show Star Search, co-hosted the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon, and has appeared in several films. Ed McMahon was a Marine fighter pilot during World War II and graduated from the Catholic University of America. He is involved in charitable causes and currently hosts a radio show,Ed McMahon's Lifestyle Live.David Fisheris the author of more than 50 books and has been a frequent contributor to major magazines and newspapers. The 1998 Ed McMahon autobiographyFor Laughing Out Loudwas co-written by David Fisher. Fisher has also co-authored George Burns's bestsellersGracie, A Love StoryandAll My Best Friends, Leslie Nielsen'sThe Naked Truth, andBeen There, Done Thatwith Eddie Fisher.Hometown: Riverdale, New York