Category Archives: Edgar Bergen

Ventriloquist Carol Blaney and Charlie

I do hope everyone peruses the videos we provide on Ventriloquist Central but if not then you must see the video below of Carol & Charlie. Carol is a physicis teacher and uses a Marshall Ricky Tik figure named Charlie … Continue reading

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Effanbee Pinback Button for your Charlie McCarthy Doll

I have loved the original 1937 issue Charlie McCarthy dolls that were put out by Effanbee and when they were first sold they came in a beautifull paisley design white box with Bergen’s label on one end. The doll came … Continue reading

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A Great Edgar Bergen Story

Today I was talking with Rick Sapphire www.RickSaphire.com a booking agent who in fact represents Mallory Lewis and he imparted a really nice story about ventriloquist Edgar Bergen that I just had to share with everyone. Back around 1972 or … Continue reading

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Esky, Charlie McCarthy and Ventriloquist Edgar Bergen

I was just thinking about Charlie McCarthy and how wonderful a figure Charlie was. That wise cracking boy and how he almost didn’t make it as Mr Bergen’s main character. Edgar Bergen saw the mascot of the New York Publication … Continue reading

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The Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy Show

We’ve made another addition to the “Tribute of Ventriloquism” side of the website. At first, this information came to us from one of our regular contributors, Lee Dean. He sent us a link that had an episode and brief history … Continue reading

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