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Star Search is an American television show that was produced by T.P.E./Rysher Entertainment from 1983 to 1995, hosted by Ed McMahon, and created by Al Masini. A relaunch was produced by 2929 Productio
Star Search
The Star Search logo used from 1994 to 1995
Ed McMahon
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Edward Leo Peter McMahon Jr. 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
Star Search
…later known as Ed McMahon's Star Search) is an American television show that was produced by T.P.E./Rysher Entertainment from 1983 to 1995, hosted by Ed McMahon, and created by Al Masini. A relaunch was produced by 2929 Productions from 2003 to 2004, with another launched on Netflix in 2026. On all versions of…
McMahon in a 1960s publicity photo
McMahon with Johnny Carson in the late 1960s
McMahon at the premiere of Air America in 1990
McMahon in 2005