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.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Sports on the Silver Screen
Character: Self (archive footage)
MOVIE • 1997
The Flood of ‘55
Character: Narrator (archive footage)
MOVIE • 1995
Don't Drink the Water
Character: Narrator
MOVIE • 1994
Malcolm X
Character: Joe Louis Announcer
MOVIE • 1992
The Republic Pictures Story
Character: Narrator
MOVIE • 1991
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Character: Newscaster
MOVIE • 1988
It's Garry Shandling's Show
Character: Announcer (voice)
TV • 1986
A Fine Mess
Character: TV Reporter
MOVIE • 1986
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Character: Mr. Buxton
MOVIE • 1985
Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment
Character: Dooley
MOVIE • 1985
Zelig
Character: Pathe News Announcer (voice)
MOVIE • 1983
The King of Comedy
Character: Ed Herlihy
MOVIE • 1982
Yesterday's Witness
Character: Self
MOVIE • 1976
Telly... Who Loves Ya, Baby?
Character: Self - Announcer/Narrator
MOVIE • 1976
Saturday Night Live
Character: Banshee Spokesperson (uncredited)
TV • 1975
Friars Club Roast of Don Rickles
Character: Self - Announcer
MOVIE • 1970
The Perry Como Show
Character:
TV • 1956
A Long Time Till Dawn
Character: Announcer (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1953
Knights of the Highway
Character: Narrator
MOVIE • 1952
Thundering Rails
Character: Narrator
MOVIE • 1950