Ed McMahon Costume: 'Tonight Show' Host Ed McMahon Halloween Costume

Ed McMahon died recently from pneumonia and other medical problems, according to CNN.com. Though known primarily for his work on "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson," Ed McMahon was also recognized for his involvement with "Star Search," American Family Publishers, and "TVs Bloopers and Practical Jokes," according to Wikipedia.

Here are some of the best ideas on the internet for a fun Ed McMahon Halloween costume. Enjoy this chance to pay tribute to this very funny man.

Ed McMahon Signature Phrases

Make sure that your costume includes saying the phrase "Heeeeeeeeere's Johnny" in a deep voice every once in a while. Or you can say "Hi-Yo!" every time anyone says anything funny or interesting.

Microphones for Saying the Ed McMahon Bits

If you are going to dress up like Ed McMahon, you will need a microphone. There are plenty of talk show host microphones available at Amazon.com and at BuyCostumes.com.

Other Talk Show Host Costumes

Maybe you want to look like another talk show host, like David Letterman or Jay Leno. If so, check out the Letterman mask at this link or the Leno mask at this site.

Photos of Ed McMahon

If you need some photos of Ed McMahon to help you get the clothes and style right, head on over to IMDb.com to see some photos of Ed McMahon. You can also find photos of Ed McMahon at Google images at this link. Also, the New York Daily News has a lot of pictures of Ed McMahon at this site. Pay extra attention to the type of eyeglasses he wears in the photos.

Ed McMahon Prize Patrol

One idea is to get a bunch of helium-filled balloons and a big cardboard check and go around on Halloween night as Ed McMahon when he worked with American Family Publishers and that company gave big checks to people as prizes. For more information on this idea, check out kidsturncentral.com.

Ed McMahon Book

For more information on the life of Ed McMahon, consider buying his book "Here's Johnny! My Memories of Johnny Carson, The Tonight Show and 46 Years of Friendship." This book is available at Amazon.com at this link.

Have lots of fun in your Ed McMahon costume on Halloween night.

Happy Halloween!

Sources

Ed McMahon, Wikipedia

Ed McMahon, IMDb.com

"Ed McMahon dies at 86," CNN.com, June 23, 2009.