Ed Herlihy

Ed Herlihy

Biography

Ed Herlihy was a prominent American radio and television announcer. He was well-known for his distinctive voice and as the announcer for NBC's "The Kraft Music Hall" during the 1940s and 1950s. He was also the announcer for numerous commercials and shows, including The Jack Parr Tonight Show. Additionally, Herlihy appeared in bit parts in several movies and television shows like Pee Wee's Big Adventure. As Mr. Buxton, he was none too pleased when Pee-wee broke into his mansion and accused his son Francis of stealing his bike. Pee-wee gets his revenge by giving the upset dad a stick of spicy gum. Herlihy died of natural causes in 1999 at 89.

Filmography

Don't Drink the Water

1994

As Narrator

Communism Condemned

1947

As Himself

Thundering Rails

1950

As Narrator

Yesterday's Witness

1976

As Self

Knights of the Highway

1952

As Narrator

Telly...Who Loves Ya, Baby?

1976

As Self - Announcer/Narrator

The King of Comedy

1982

As Himself

A Long Time Till Dawn

1953

As Announcer (uncredited)

A Fine Mess

1986

As TV Reporter

The Flood of ‘55

1995

As Narrator (archive footage)

Pee-wee's Big Adventure

1985

As Mr. Buxton

Sports on the Silver Screen

1997

As Self (archive footage)

Who Framed Roger Rabbit

1988

As Newscaster

Zelig

1983

As Pathe News Announcer (voice)

Malcolm X

1992

As Joe Louis Announcer

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