Question: What was the person who had a sidekick who the hosted nationally televised talent competition?

Related documents: [0]  [DOC] Michael Paul Cathers (born May 12, 1964), known by his stage name, Geechy Guy, is a stand-up comedian who hails from the U.S. state of Michigan. He is probably best known for his appearances on "Star Search", the nationally televised talent competition hosted by Ed McMahon. While on the show, Guy coined the term "joke grenades" to describe jokes that trigger a delayed audience reaction. Guy held the record for the most wins for a comedian (10) beating such comedians as Ray Romano and nine others. He was defeated by Rondell Sheridan. [END] 
[1]  [DOC] Edward Leo Peter McMahon Jr. (March 6, 1923 – June 23, 2009) was an American comedian, actor, singer, game show host and announcer. He is most famous for his thirty year run on NBC television as Johnny Carson's sidekick, announcer and second banana on "The Tonight Show" from 1962 through 1992 and on Carson's earlier ABC game show "Who Do You Trust?" He also hosted the original "Star Search" from 1983 to 1995. He co-hosted "TV's Bloopers & Practical Jokes" with Dick Clark from 1982 to 1998. He also presented sweepstakes for the direct marketing company American Family Publishers (not, as is commonly believed, its main rival Publishers Clearing House). [END]  
Answer: Johnny Carson
Johnny Carson