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

• 1995The Flood of ‘55 — Narrator (archive footage)
• 1994Don't Drink the Water — Narrator
• 1992Malcolm X — Joe Louis Announcer
• 1991The Republic Pictures Story — Narrator
• 1988Who Framed Roger Rabbit — Newscaster
• 1986A Fine Mess — TV Reporter
• It's Garry Shandling's Show — Announcer (voice)
• 1985Pee-wee's Big Adventure — Mr. Buxton
• 1985Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment — Dooley
• 1983Zelig — Pathe News Announcer (voice)
• 1982The King of Comedy — Ed Herlihy
• Saturday Night Live — Banshee Spokesperson (uncredited)
• The Perry Como Show
• 1953A Long Time Till Dawn — Announcer (uncredited)
• 1952Knights of the Highway — Narrator
• 1950Thundering Rails — Narrator
• Kraft Television Theatre — Announcer

Appearances as themselves (7)

• 1997Sports on the Silver Screen — Self (archive footage)
• 1976Telly... Who Loves Ya, Baby? — Self - Announcer/Narrator
• 1976Yesterday's Witness — Self
• 1970Friars Club Roast of Don Rickles — Self - Announcer
• 1963Suspense Story: Nat'l Press Club Hears Hitchcock — Self - Narrator (voice)
• The Bob Hope Show — Self - Announcer
• 1947Communism Condemned — Self