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Zoneboy · 09-25-2008, 10:59 AM

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LOS ANGELES - Ed McMahon has an unexpected new job title: rapper.

The 85-year-old former "Tonight Show" sidekick will star in two viral rap videos for FreeCreditReport.com, a financial Web site owned by credit bureau Experian. The videos feature McMahon wearing a tracksuit, being chauffeured around Los Angeles in a Cadillac Escalade golf cart and waxing lyrical about his very public financial troubles.

"I knew I could sing the blues, but I didn't know I could rap," McMahon said Wednesday.

The videos will appear online in October.

Charles Harris, FreeCreditReport.com's vice president of strategic marketing, said the company sought out McMahon to star in the humorous spots after seeing him openly discuss his finances on "Larry King Live." Harris said McMahon represents "a man who is taking charge."

In the first video, McMahon — who once pitched the American Family Publishing sweepstakes — and a bodyguard are cruising through a neighborhood looking for sweepstakes winners to ask for some money back, but McMahon doesn't actually go through with it. In the second spot, McMahon dons a new suit after undergoing a financial and emotional makeover.

"When I retired, I was famous," McMahon raps in the video. "I had money and glory/I bought a house for 6 mill/I thought nothing could touch me/Until my credit went south, and debt started to crunch me/Next thing I know, instead of playing gin rummy, I was scrambling just to make ends meet/It wasn't funny."

After being joined by two scantily clad women, McMahon continues: "Got a bump from the media chumps, but that was temporary/Wife with bad credit was scary, so I got wise/I may have fallen, but I got back up/Now I'm back on the attack, like a ninja swinging nunchucks/I told the haters, 'Go on, take a hike'/It's my show now, and I can do what I like."

McMahon said he spent one day in the studio recording the rap. He said he hopes his participation will inspire viewers to learn from his mistakes and become more aware about their finances.

When asked if he would consider releasing a full-length rap album, McMahon said: "Not immediately."

In June, the former "Star Search" host revealed he was fighting foreclosure after falling $644,000 behind on mortgage payments on his Beverly Hills home. Last month, he agreed to a deal with a private buyer. McMahon said Wednesday the deal has not been completed, and he's not sure what he and his wife, Patricia, will do after the sale.

"We're in this together," said McMahon. "We're a team. We're going to solve it together. We're going to work this out. I'm very optimistic. I'm an old Marine. I've been in two wars and have 85 combat missions under my belt. I've got a background of looking for the good stuff, going for the best way. My wife is with me 100 percent."

It's not the first job for McMahon following his money problems. In July, the former "Tonight Show" sidekick reprised his role as pitchman with commercial segments alongside talk-show host Jimmy Kimmel on "Jimmy Kimmel Live." One of the spots featured McMahon teaching Kimmel how to sell a product. Another had the duo preparing for a road trip to Mexico.

Last week, a Los Angeles Superior Court judge ruled that McMahon's lawsuit against Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and two physicians he claims failed to properly diagnose and repair his broken neck laid out adequate legal ground to pursue claims that include negligence, elder abuse, battery, fraud and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

Wreckless · 09-25-2008, 11:10 AM

Yo Yo Ed Mcmahon, how you be

TripperFan · 09-25-2008, 03:24 PM

Poor Eddie's really having to hit rock bottom with the advertising nowadays eh?

When he slips into a pink tutu and piroettes while touting a product, then I might buy it!

(and it won't be long before he does.....)

catlover79 · 09-25-2008, 04:04 PM

Say WHAT?!???

bandito · 09-25-2008, 04:29 PM

I had heard he was having financial problems. Poor Ed , very sad.

Big C · 09-25-2008, 05:23 PM

Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeere's a desperate man!

MonarC · 09-25-2008, 05:40 PM

At least someone gave him a chance to make some money.

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 09-25-2008, 07:42 PM

Whoa whoa whoa...he's not gonna replace the other guy, is he?

Zoneboy · 09-25-2008, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by *Pleasant Tomorrow*

Whoa whoa whoa...he's not gonna replace the other guy, is he?

No, He's just temporary and web only if I read the article right. This guy would've been great but he passed away several years ago.

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 09-25-2008, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoneboy

No, He's just temporary and web only if I read the article right. This guy would've been great but he passed away several years ago.

Oh good, I love the commercials now lol.

haha Rodney, he would have been funny

MonarC · 09-25-2008, 08:21 PM

Love those commercials.

Free Credit Report Commercial - COMBO
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ftq2S89qRG8

dawsongirl · 09-25-2008, 08:37 PM

Wow....he does need the money.

BarneyFife · 09-25-2008, 09:04 PM

[QUOTE=TripperFan]Poor Eddie's really having to hit rock bottom with the advertising nowadays eh?

When he slips into a pink tutu and piroettes while touting a product, then I might buy it!

Thanks for the laugh TripperFan.

Janice · 09-25-2008, 09:32 PM

That's sad. The rich often mismanage their money, just like us average folks. Working should be the last thing on his mind at 85. I hope this helps him out.

MonarC · 09-25-2008, 09:44 PM

That's what happens when you live above your means. I think your home should be paid off but the time your his age. He didn't plan too good.

09-25-2008, 10:59 AM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,498	Ed McMahon Raps for FreeCreditReport.com Link LOS ANGELES - Ed McMahon has an unexpected new job title: rapper. The 85-year-old former "Tonight Show" sidekick will star in two viral rap videos for FreeCreditReport.com, a financial Web site owned by credit bureau Experian. The videos feature McMahon wearing a tracksuit, being chauffeured around Los Angeles in a Cadillac Escalade golf cart and waxing lyrical about his very public financial troubles. "I knew I could sing the blues, but I didn't know I could rap," McMahon said Wednesday. The videos will appear online in October. Charles Harris, FreeCreditReport.com's vice president of strategic marketing, said the company sought out McMahon to star in the humorous spots after seeing him openly discuss his finances on "Larry King Live." Harris said McMahon represents "a man who is taking charge." In the first video, McMahon — who once pitched the American Family Publishing sweepstakes — and a bodyguard are cruising through a neighborhood looking for sweepstakes winners to ask for some money back, but McMahon doesn't actually go through with it. In the second spot, McMahon dons a new suit after undergoing a financial and emotional makeover. "When I retired, I was famous," McMahon raps in the video. "I had money and glory/I bought a house for 6 mill/I thought nothing could touch me/Until my credit went south, and debt started to crunch me/Next thing I know, instead of playing gin rummy, I was scrambling just to make ends meet/It wasn't funny." After being joined by two scantily clad women, McMahon continues: "Got a bump from the media chumps, but that was temporary/Wife with bad credit was scary, so I got wise/I may have fallen, but I got back up/Now I'm back on the attack, like a ninja swinging nunchucks/I told the haters, 'Go on, take a hike'/It's my show now, and I can do what I like." McMahon said he spent one day in the studio recording the rap. He said he hopes his participation will inspire viewers to learn from his mistakes and become more aware about their finances. When asked if he would consider releasing a full-length rap album, McMahon said: "Not immediately." In June, the former "Star Search" host revealed he was fighting foreclosure after falling $644,000 behind on mortgage payments on his Beverly Hills home. Last month, he agreed to a deal with a private buyer. McMahon said Wednesday the deal has not been completed, and he's not sure what he and his wife, Patricia, will do after the sale. "We're in this together," said McMahon. "We're a team. We're going to solve it together. We're going to work this out. I'm very optimistic. I'm an old Marine. I've been in two wars and have 85 combat missions under my belt. I've got a background of looking for the good stuff, going for the best way. My wife is with me 100 percent." It's not the first job for McMahon following his money problems. In July, the former "Tonight Show" sidekick reprised his role as pitchman with commercial segments alongside talk-show host Jimmy Kimmel on "Jimmy Kimmel Live." One of the spots featured McMahon teaching Kimmel how to sell a product. Another had the duo preparing for a road trip to Mexico. Last week, a Los Angeles Superior Court judge ruled that McMahon's lawsuit against Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and two physicians he claims failed to properly diagnose and repair his broken neck laid out adequate legal ground to pursue claims that include negligence, elder abuse, battery, fraud and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
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09-25-2008, 04:29 PM	#5
bandito Going Topless Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 28, 2002 Location: The Steel City Posts: 6,320	I had heard he was having financial problems. Poor Ed , very sad.
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09-25-2008, 11:10 AM	#2
Wreckless Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Nov 04, 2007 Location: Banned Posts: 9,406	Yo Yo Ed Mcmahon, how you be

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MonarC The truth will set you free Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 05, 2002 Location: 3rd Stone From The Sun Posts: 9,525	At least someone gave him a chance to make some money.

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MonarC The truth will set you free Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 05, 2002 Location: 3rd Stone From The Sun Posts: 9,525	Love those commercials. Free Credit Report Commercial - COMBO http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ftq2S89qRG8

09-25-2008, 08:37 PM	#12
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BarneyFife Retired Forum Fanatic Join Date: Mar 02, 2008 Posts: 8,460	[QUOTE=TripperFan]Poor Eddie's really having to hit rock bottom with the advertising nowadays eh? When he slips into a pink tutu and piroettes while touting a product, then I might buy it! Thanks for the laugh TripperFan.
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Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	That's sad. The rich often mismanage their money, just like us average folks. Working should be the last thing on his mind at 85. I hope this helps him out.

09-25-2008, 09:44 PM	#15
MonarC The truth will set you free Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 05, 2002 Location: 3rd Stone From The Sun Posts: 9,525	That's what happens when you live above your means. I think your home should be paid off but the time your his age. He didn't plan too good.