Pat McMahon

John Patrick Michael "Pat" McMahon (born August 20, 1935) is an American actor and broadcaster, best known for his portrayal of numerous characters on The Wallace and Ladmo Show, a daily children's variety show broadcast on KPHO-TV in Phoenix. McMahon is also a longstanding fixture on the Phoenix broadcasting scene, where he has worked at KRIZ, KOY, and KTAR radio stations—serving as program director, disc jockey, and talk-show host, among other positions.

Personal life McMahon was born to vaudeville performers, Jack and Adelaide McMahon—billed as "McMahon and Adelaide" At age five, he joined the act and spent 12 years touring the world. The family eventually settled in Davenport, Iowa, where McMahon attended high school and St. Ambrose College.

Career McMahon's broadcasting career began while he was in college when he took a job as a disc jockey at Davenport radio station KSTT. His career was interrupted by a stint in the Army, beginning in 1958. One character, Hub Kapp, received national attention as the lead singer of Hub Kapp and the Wheels (also featuring Wallace and Ladmo regular Mike Condello). The band recorded several singles and made appearances on Tonight Starring Steve Allen and The Joey Bishop Show.

Currently, McMahon continues to work in radio and television for KTAR and AZTV.

Awards Regional Emmys The Arizona Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Edward R Murrow Award International Broadcasting Gold Medal Honorary Doctorate, Ottawa University Radio Program Director of the Year (1970) Los Angeles Recording Industry Man of the Year (1969) Named an Arizona Historymaker by the Arizona Historical League