I always thought it made perfect sense that Ed McMahon hosted TV Bloopers and Practical Jokes. Like his co-host Dick Clark, Ed McMahon devoted his life to making other people look great, standing out of the way so folks like Johnny Carson could make the audience laugh or handing out giant checks to suckers or giving Britney Spears her big break. I’m sure the bloopers show offered Ed a compelling, anticipated opportunity to look better than the people he was introducing for once.

Okay, I kid. Ed McMahon was a professional and an iconic figure. Though he can no longer keep his feet on the ground, at least we can say he has successfully reached for the stars.

Moment of silence for Ed McMahon.