Ed Herlihy

Ed Herlihy was a prominent American radio and television announcer He was wellknown for his distinctive voice and as the announcer for NBCs 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 Wees Big Adventure As Mr Buxton he was none too pleased when Peewee broke into his mansion and accused his son Francis of stealing his bike Peewee gets his revenge by giving the upset dad a stick of spicy gum Herlihy died of natural causes in 1999 at 89