Category Archives: Edgar Bergen

A Fabulous Color Photo of Charlie McCarthy

Not too long ago I was happy to show you a rare picture showing Charlie McCarthy in color. Today I can better that photo with this wonderful full shot of Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy. I think this really shows … Continue reading

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Edgar Bergen Ventriloquist and Worker in Wood

I just had to share this with everyone because it is so interesting. As we all know Mortimer was originally created from a sketch which Edgar provided to Virginia Austin Curtis. She in turn created the figure Mortimer for Edgar … Continue reading

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Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy in Literary Digest

Last month we showed you this picture of Charlie McCarthy from Literary Digest magazine (if you missed the blog, click here). Dave Miller was so intrigued with the blog that he found the actual Literary Digest magazine with the article … Continue reading

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A Great Picture of Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy

Not long ago we posted a great picture in color of Charlie McCarthy. Today I am happy to give you another very rare picture of the duo.

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Charlie McCarthy in all his Glory

Everyone who has any interest at all in ventriloquism today knows who Charlie McCarthy is and if not then they live under a rock and haven’t ventured into the light of day for half a century. But all kidding aside … Continue reading

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