Ed McMahon’s off to sidekick heaven

Published 10:58 pm Tuesday, June 23, 2009

When Ed McMahon arrived in the afterlife, three things happened.

First, Johnny Carson called out: “Heeeeeere’s Ed!”

Later, McMahon knocked on St. Peter’s door and presented him with a giant check.

Finally, the genial pitchman walked over to Dog Heaven to tape a spot for Alpo.

Teen transformation: Like many middle-age grinds, The Buzz occasionally ruminates on what it might be like to be 13 again.

Then we realize that if we were 13, we’d probably want to see the new “Transformers” movie. The thought makes us glad to be 49.

Operation Keep The Yuppies:

Now, Wal-Mart hopes to retain those customers by sprucing up its stores. It’s installing better lighting, adding upscale products and reducing the number of the aisles devoted to Cheez Doodles and 24-can cases of soda from six to four.