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NBC to host celebration of Ed McMahon

Untelevised event scheduled for July 1 in Hollywood

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    Ed McMahon appeared on commercials for FreeCreditReport.com to help educate the public about the importance of regular credit monitoring. (Business Wire) Back to slideshow navigation
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    Ed McMahon poses for photos before signing copies of his book, "Here's Johnny," in New York on October 18, 2005. (Paul Hawthorne / Getty Images) Back to slideshow navigation
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    Ed McMahon and his wife, Pam Hurn arrive for the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on Sept. 21, 2008 (Chris Pizzello / AP) Back to slideshow navigation
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  4. Remembering Johnny

    Ed McMahon, left, speaks with "Tonight Show" host Jay Leno during a tribute to Johnny Carson on the show on Monday, Jan. 24, 2005, in Burbank, Calif. Leno replaced Carson when the talk-show legend retired. (Paul Drinkwater / AP) Back to slideshow navigation

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    Ed McMahon attends the memorial tribute for comedian Bob Hope at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences in North Hollywood, Calif. on August 27, 2003. (Carlo Allegri / Getty Images) Back to slideshow navigation
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    While still working as Johnny Carson's sidekick on the "Tonight Show," Ed McMahon teamed up with Dick Clark on "TV Bloopers and Practical Jokes." (Everett Collection) Back to slideshow navigation
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  7. 'Star Search'

    Ed McMahon served as the host of TV talent show "Star Search." In 1984, he introduced singer Bobby Vinton, left, to contestant Sam Harris, right. (Everett Collection) Back to slideshow navigation

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    Ed McMahon co-starred with George Segal, right, in 1977 in the movie "Fun with Dick and Jane." (Everett Collection) Back to slideshow navigation

  9. Heeeeere's Johnny

    Ed McMahon played second banana to Johnny Carson on the "Tonight Show" from 1962 until Carson retired in 1992. McMahon, who never failed to laugh at his Carson's quips, kept his supporting role in perspective. "It's like a pitcher who has a favorite catcher," he said. "The pitcher gets a little help from the catcher, but the pitcher's got to throw the ball. Well, Johnny Carson had to throw the ball, but I could give him a little help." (Everett Collection) Back to slideshow navigation

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    Ed McMahon served as the host of "Concentration" in 1969. He also was host of "Missing Links" and "Snap Judgment." (Everett Collection) Back to slideshow navigation
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LOS ANGELES — Ed McMahon's publicist says a celebration of the late "Tonight" show sidekick, who died Tuesday, is set for July 1.

McMahon's publicist, Howard Bragman, tells The Associated Press Friday that NBC will host the untelevised event, scheduled to be held at 5:30 p.m. PST at the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences in North Hollywood.

Bragman says details are still being finalized, including the guest list.

McMahon died early Tuesday at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. Bragman says McMahon had a "multitude of health problems the last few months."

McMahon played second banana to longtime host Johnny Carson on NBC's "Tonight" show from 1962 until Carson retired in 1992. (Msnbc.com is a joint venture between Microsoft and NBC Universal.)

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