Ed McMahon , who died 30 years , was known as a sidekick -- but also a `` star '' His outgoing public persona was in contrast to that of his boss , Ed . `` ` Late Night '' '' `` Watch McMahon recall the invention of `` Carnac the Magnificent '' » . bandleader Ed : `` Ed defined what the sidekick was '' Doc Severinsen : `` When you needed him , he was a rock ''
Ed McMahon , who died 30 years , was known as a sidekick -- but also a `` star '' His outgoing public persona was in contrast to that of his boss , Ed . `` ` Late Night '' '' bandleader Ed : `` Ed defined what the sidekick was '' Doc Severinsen : `` When you needed him , he was a rock ''