9. McMahon Took the Show to the Next Level
Before Pat joined the show, the skits were funny, but would eventually run their course. “McMahon came along and added all of those wonderful characters,” said Thomson of his partner. “He not only enlarged the show as far as the entertainment goes but the demographics. College kids were tuning in…” Thomson believed that, even though he wasn’t part of the original pair, the show’s long-term success was all about McMahon’s contributions.