His Sidekick
In 1957, Ed McMahon was interviewed by Carson for the role of announcer on a show that Carson was hosting at the time called Who Do You Trust? The interview lasted just five minutes, and McMahon was convinced he didn’t get the part. However, much to his surprise, he got a call from the studio telling him he got the part.
His Sidekick
The Catchphrase
McMahon got the job and would later be best known for his introduction of Carson onto the show: “Heeere’s Johnny!” It became so popular that the expression was referenced by Jack Nicholson’s character in the film The Shining.
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The Catchphrase
