Dave Kearns

Ed McMahon died today, seemingly the last link to a gentler, softer time on TV and in the media generally. In a very nice obit in the New York Daily News (Of all places!) David Hinckley writes:

“As host of ‘Star Search,’ he kept the show moving, kept the mood upbeat, never did anything to call attention to himself.

To appreciate how that style of hosting shaped ‘Star Search,’ consider ‘American Idol’ – which is basically the same show, but so tarted up with attitude that it seems to come from a different universe.”

Au revoir, Ed. We will miss you.

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