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In Memoriam: The Deaths Of Summer 2009

“Too many friends died” this summer, Barbara Walters Tweeted earlier this week.

Indeed, summer 2009 was full of high-profile passings, from the King of Pop to the “Lion of the Senate.” Some came as a shock, while others after long battles with disease — but all were mourned by families, friends and colleagues in the world of Hollywood and beyond.

Cronkite Remembered As The ‘Most Trusted Man In America’

The death of Walter Cronkite elicited tributes from colleagues, presidents past and present, world-famous astronauts and those who hoped in vain to fill his empty anchor chair, all honoring the avuncular face of TV journalism who became the “most trusted man in America.”

Cronkite Remembered As The ‘Most Trusted Man In America’

The death of Walter Cronkite elicited tributes from colleagues, presidents past and present, world-famous astronauts and those who hoped in vain to fill his empty anchor chair, all honoring the avuncular face of TV journalism who became the “most trusted man in America.”

Ed McMahon Remembered For Unflagging Humor, Spirit

At a tribute to the late sidekick of “The Tonight Show,” Ed McMahon was remembered as a rare individual in the entertainment industry — a man whom “100 percent of the people liked,” actor Tom Arnold said.

Arnold, who worked with McMahon on the 1997 WB sitcom “The Tom Show,” said he envisioned him greeting “Tonight” host Johnny Carson in heaven.

Friends, Family Gather For Ed McMahon Funeral

Friends and family gathered to pay their final respects to Ed McMahon on Sunday in Los Angeles, Access Hollywood has confirmed.

Approximately 200 guests attended the memorial service for the longtime “Tonight Show” sidekick, which was held at the Church of the Hills at Forest Lawn Memorial Parks and Mortuaries in the Hollywood Hills.

NBC To Host Celebration Of Ed McMahon On July 1

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.

Hollywood Remembers Ed McMahon

Following the death of Ed McMahon on Tuesday, stars and friends of the TV legend shared their thoughts and memories of the 86-year-old icon with Access Hollywood.

Ed McMahon Dies At 86

Television legend Ed McMahon has died, Access Hollywood has confirmed.

According to KNBC, McMahon died at Ronald Regan UCLA Medical Center in California Monday morning.

Jay Leno’s Last ‘Tonight’ Draws 11.9 Million Viewers

Jay Leno’s final “Tonight” show drew nearly 12 million viewers but fell well short of his most-watched night or Johnny Carson’s farewell.

Leno wrapped up his 17-year run on “Tonight” on May 29, with new host Conan O’Brien and James Taylor as guests.

Conan O’Brien’s Debut On ‘Tonight Show’ Garners High Ratings

Conan O’Brien has reason to smile after his debut as “Tonight” show host.

His first Nielsen Media Research report card showed a 7.1 rating and 17 audience share in the nation’s biggest media markets. Those numbers indicate more people checked out O’Brien’s show out than watched David Letterman’s “Late Show” on CBS and ABC’s “Nightline” combined.

Conan O’Brien Takes The ‘Tonight Show’ Stage For The First Time

Conan O’Brien put in his first day of work as the official host of “The Tonight Show” on Monday evening and during his opening monologue, he revealed he’s already gone Hollywood.

Conan O’Brien Ushers In New Era Of ‘Tonight’

Conan O’Brien wants viewers to think of his “Tonight Show” debut Monday as the introductory course to a new late-night era.