Ed Herlihy

Biography

Edward Joseph Herlihy (August 14, 1909 – January 30, 1999) 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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) — Newscaster
2. The King of Comedy (1982) — Ed Herlihy
3. Malcolm X (1992) — Joe Louis Announcer
4. Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment (1985) — Dooley
5. Zelig (1983) — Pathe News Announcer (voice)
6. Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985) — Mr. Buxton
7. Saturday Night Live (1975) — Banshee Spokesperson (uncredited)
8. Don't Drink the Water (1994) — Narrator
9. A Fine Mess (1986) — TV Reporter
10. It's Garry Shandling's Show (1986) — Announcer (voice)
11. Kraft Television Theatre (1947) — Announcer
12. The Bob Hope Show (1950) — Self - Announcer
13. A Long Time Till Dawn (1953) — Announcer (uncredited)
14. The Perry Como Show (1956)
15. Sports on the Silver Screen (1997) — Self (archive footage)
16. Yesterday's Witness (1976) — Self
17. Knights of the Highway (1952) — Narrator
18. Telly... Who Loves Ya, Baby? (1976) — Self - Announcer/Narrator
19. The Republic Pictures Story (1991) — Narrator
20. The Flood of ‘55 (1995) — Narrator (archive footage)
21. Thundering Rails (1950) — Narrator
22. Friars Club Roast of Don Rickles (1970) — Self - Announcer
23. Communism Condemned (1947) — Self
24. Suspense Story: Nat'l Press Club Hears Hitchcock (1963) — Self - Narrator (voice)