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The man who originally made “Heeere’s Johnny!” two of the most famous words in the English language will be on BlogTalkRadio tonight. Ed McMahon!

Ed McMahon is famous for being Ed McMahon. He was Johnny Carson’s famous sidekick for years on The Tonight Show. He’s been an announcer on numerous shows and hosted blooper shows, greatest TV commercial shows, Star Search and of course, the Publisher’s Clearing House Sweepstakes.

He’ll be live tonight On A Conversation with Andrea and … Ed McMahon at 9pm ET. This is a rare opportunity to talk with Mr. McMahon, the man who sat beside the great Johnny Carson for all those many years and accomplished so many great things.

Former WWE & WCW star, Shawn Stasiak talks with you today about his past, present, and future including his new DVD documentary: Determined.

Dr. Shawn Stasiak, will be joining host Brett Cohen on on World Talk LIVE! at 4pm ET for an exclusive interview today. They will be taking your calls.

Stasiak recently released a documentary DVD called “Shawn Stasiak Determined”. The DVD features shoot interviews, bodybuilding workouts, and inspirational tales. Rob Van Dam and Skandor Akbar make appearances on the documentary which is available at musculargalore.com.

Check out this musclebound show on World Talk LIVE!

BlogTalkRadio is home to the Department of Defense New Media show, which brings you conversations with military commanders deployed around the world.

Today Defense Bloggers Roundtable will broadcast an operational update on Operation Marne Courageous with Colonel Dominic J. Caraccilo, Commander, 3rd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, this morning at 9am ET.

3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division conducted a transfer of authority with 2nd Brigade, 10th Mountain Division on Nov. 2. They launched the kinetic/offensive phase of Operation Marne Courageous on Nov. 16. This operation is designed to contain sectarian violence and secure the population west of the Euphrates River, in an area that was previously held by Al Qaeda.

Academy Award-nominated actress Meg Tilly joins BlogTalkRadio today to talk about her new book.

Meg Tilly is an more than just an actress, a Broadway stage dancer and a ballerina. She is also an author.

Host Suzanne Lieurance will talk to Meg Tilly about her new book, “Porcupine” on Book Bites for Kids today at 3pm ET.

“Porcupine” is a powerful young adult reader which tells the story of how Jack (or Jacqueline as her mother keeps calling her) copes when her father is killed in the peacekeeping efforts in Afghanistan.

Join them live today.

BlogTalkRadio recently launched six new niche groups on Facebook to compliment our own social radio network. Get involved, post, share and discuss.

Knowing that every host or listener on the network has certain interests, we’re trying to make finding, sharing and communicating about our diverse content even easier. Never miss an outstanding live show again!

To help, we’ve created six categorized groups on Facebook to add to our original BlogTalkRadio Facebook group.

BlogTalkRadio Entertainment - From television and movie stars to authors, musicians and comedians. If it’s hot in entertainment, it’s on BlogTalkRadio.

BlogTalkRadio Health - Health experts often provide fitness and living tips on BlogTalkRadio. Looking to make or maintain a healthy lifestyle? Here’s a programming guide and place to share.

BlogTalkRadio Politics - We’ve got it all from both sides of the coin. Our notable guest list for Politics is outstanding. Exclusive interviews and heated discussions abound.

BlogTalkRadio Sports - We run the gamut on sports. Baseball, football, hockey, WWE, MMA, and sports. Your favorite team is on BlogTalkRadio, are you listening?

BlogTalkRadio Technology - The best from the Web. High profile bloggers and web pioneers talk tech. This group gives you the heads up on what’s shaking on the ‘net.

BlogTalkRadio Women - A virtual meet up for women’s issues and lifestyle features that you’ll want to know about and share. It’s our eclectic mix of mom, family, and business.

And of course, to get caught up, check out our constantly updated Best Of BTR page to see what you’ve already missed.

If you have an interest - as a host or listener - in any of these topics, join these groups. We post the best guests, topics and photos and more in each group and we encourage you to share your thoughts and experiences. Invite your friends. We all work hard to put the best shows “on the air” so we need to spread the word.