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I’m sad to read that Ed McMahon has passed away.  For those of us who grew up on Johnny Carson and Ed as a special treat when we could stay up late, it’s really the end of that era.  Unfortunately, too many folks today will remember him for his later work as a solo pitchman rather than his skill as Johnny’s sidekick (and his cry of Hi YO!) but we’d all do well to remember the really important role he played in the success of Johnny and The Tonight Show.  In fact, we’d all do well to remember that none of us, even if we’re as supremely talented as Johnny Carson, can afford to be out there without someone like Ed McMahon. Continue reading →