The Famous Mr. Ed

As I'm sure you've all heard by now, Ed McMahon passed away yesterday.

I try not to dwell on celebrity deaths too much, but I guess this is one that deserves to be mentioned.

I was only a casual Tonight Show viewer, and never thought I had any strong feelings - good or bad - about McMahon. Yet, when I first heard this news, I felt sad. I even got a bit misty when I read this article in USA Today. I'm not really sure why.

Maybe it's because he was stricken with bone cancer - and I feel sad for anyone who has to go through that kind of suffering.

Maybe it's because I never missed an episode of Star Search back in its heyday.

Maybe it's because he was America's sidekick.

Maybe it's because of that awesome laugh.

Maybe it's because every time we lose an entertainment icon, we seem to gain 5 celebutards.

Maybe it's because he was so ingrained in the fabric of pop culture that his absence is much more noticeable than his presence.


Or maybe it's just because he seemed like a good guy. It's always sad to lose one of those.