Bill Smith & Ventriloquist Senor Wences

Posted on November 20, 2008 by Webmaster

Here is a comment we received from one of our faithful readers, Bill Smith:

The very first thing I did on your site was to listen to the Ray Guyll interview where in he said what a great thing you are doing with your site for vent. All I can say is, that was a TREMENDOUS understatement! WOW!! I’ll NEVER have enough time in my whole LIFE to savor all the WONDERFUL items!! God bless you for all your hard work & dedication to this BEAUTIFUL art form! Hope to meet you at the ConVENTion next year. This was my first in 18 years!! I was like a kid at Christmas! Met SO many wonderful folks! EVEN met a man & his wife from here in Syracuse N.Y.!! Ya’ never know! Keep up the great work!
Bill Smith

Bill was also kind enough to share some of his memorabilia collection of Senor Wences items. First up are pictures of 45 rpm records and sleeves of Senor Wences:

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Senor-Wences-record-sleeve-side-A Senor-Wences-record-sleeve-side B

 

Plus, he sent along the audio of both sides of this record for you to enjoy:

Click here for “Deefeecult for you – Easy for me”

Click here for “’S – all right- — ‘S – all right!”

 

Last but certainly not least, Bill sent a picture of him and his little friend, “Wally”, plus as he states, “Last but by NO means least, is my FAVORITE photo! Senor Wences & I at the testimonial that Al Getler organized & held at the Ramada Inn in Rochelle Park, New Jersey, on April 2nd, 1989.”

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Bill, thanks for the wonderful comments about Ventriloquist Central. We (Steve and I) never tire of getting these comments. We work hard to provide as much information as we can for ventriloquists and those that love the art of ventriloquism.

AND, thanks so much for sharing your Senor Wences memorabilia with everyone.

Dan
www.ventriloquistcentral.com

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Dan Willinger is a ventriloquism enthusiast and ventriloquist figure collector. He has been collecting for over 25 years. His collection of ventriloquist figures now numbers over 100 figures of which there are over 50 Frank Marshall figures. Because of his love for the art of ventriloquism, Mr. Willinger created the website Ventriloquist Central. For more information about the website, go to: http://www.ventriloquistcentral.com

Copyright 2008 by Dan Willinger

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From Steve Meltzer – Ventriloquist Jay Johnson

Posted on November 19, 2008 by Webmaster

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The Los Angeles Guild Of Puppetry is honored to present this film reviewing Mr. Winchell’s remarkable career. A pioneer of early television in the 1950s and 60s, Paul Winchell was a major star along with his characters Jerry Mahoney and Knucklehead Smiff. Winchell went on to create many familiar voices in animation, including Tigger for Disney’s Winnie the Pooh, Dick Dastardly, Gargamel and many others.

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After the film we will have a rare personal visit with ventriloquist Jay Johnson. Jay has long been considered one of the best ventriloquists working today. His first success came in the 1970’s on the ground-breaking comedy “Soap.” He shared the stage with Edgar Bergen on the now legendary “Vent Event” special on HBO. Jay won a 2007 Tony award for his Broadway tour de force “The Two and Only.” Jay will speak about Winchell’s influence on puppetry and his own career.

It all starts at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 23 at the Santa Monica Puppetry Center, 1014 Broadway (between 10th and 11th) in Santa Monica, 90401.

Tickets are $5.00 for L.A. Guild Members, $10.00 for Non-Members. Space is limited, so please call (310) 656-0483 to make your reservation.

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Thanks, Steve for letting us know.

Dan
www.ventriloquistcentral.com

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Dan Willinger is a ventriloquism enthusiast and ventriloquist figure collector. He has been collecting for over 25 years. His collection of ventriloquist figures now numbers over 100 figures of which there are over 50 Frank Marshall figures. Because of his love for the art of ventriloquism, Mr. Willinger created the website Ventriloquist Central. For more information about the website, go to: http://www.ventriloquistcentral.com

Copyright 2008 by Dan Willinger

NOTE: You may use this blog article provided you run it with the bio box intact. Please email a copy of your publication with the blog article in it to:
webmaster@ventriloquistcentral.com

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Ventriloquist Figure Collecting Continued – A Pinxy Figure

Posted on November 18, 2008 by Webmaster

Here is a nice Pinxy ventriloquist figure video for you to enjoy.

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On another note, we received an email from actor, writer, ventriloquist figure maker, Robert McRay and he wanted us to post this for everyone:

I am sending this email because I have been holding a “silent auction” for an upcoming BIGHEAD mechanical sculpture. While these auctions are usually intended for the high end art collector (because of their price range), I have received bids from performers as well. I certainly don’t want the vent community to feel excluded in any way, as I am extremely honored that some of my creations have been used by professional performers. As you well know, the art of ventriloquism has always been close to my heart.

I would like to respectfully submit the invitation to your visitors that they are more than welcome to participate, should such a thing be of interest to them.

http://robertmcray.net/Page_18.html

Thank you for our time and I do appreciate the email updates to “Ventriloquist Central”.

Keep up the wonderful work!

All the best,

Robert

Thank YOU, Robert for sharing with us at Ventriloquist Central.

Dan
www.ventriloquistcentral.com

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Dan Willinger is a ventriloquism enthusiast and ventriloquist figure collector. He has been collecting for over 25 years. His collection of ventriloquist figures now numbers over 100 figures of which there are over 50 Frank Marshall figures. Because of his love for the art of ventriloquism, Mr. Willinger created the website Ventriloquist Central. For more information about the website, go to: http://www.ventriloquistcentral.com

Copyright 2008 by Dan Willinger

NOTE: You may use this blog article provided you run it with the bio box intact. Please email a copy of your publication with the blog article in it to:
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Jeff Dunham's Comedy Central Christmas Special Review

Posted on November 16, 2008 by Webmaster

I hope you all have just finished watching Jeff Dunham’s Very Special Christmas Special but if not let me tell you about it. It was filmed at the Pabst Theater in Milwakee WI. He has been performing there for the past 13 years.

Jeff opened the show with his pal Walter and low and behold he was dressed in a different outfit. Red plaid shirt with red bow tie and red sweater. Walter suggested that if the show sucked they could all get drunk since the show was at the Pabst. Of course Walter didn’t want to do Christmas jokes but then conceded and actually was hilarious with his slightly off color jokes and his take on black humor. He truly is a curmudgeon.

Achmed then appeared in his Santa hat. He thinks his hat has disguised him to fit into society. Very cute bit. Of course when Achmed’s bones fall off the audience went nuts. His fear of Walter was hilarious too. Jeff’s manipulation is masterful. Jeff has found that Achmed’s bomber terrorism persona can certainly fit all situations. I loved all the Christmas carols that Achmed mentioned. Very funny especially Jingle bombs. Achmed then made Guitar guy (from YouTube) laugh that he almost could not play the guitar. Best I have seen Achmed. So funny!!! Jeff’s impromptu off the cuff humor was at it’s pinacle. I was actually roaring.

White trash Bubba Jay was next. He is a very funny character without any words. His looks just tickle you. Bubba’s letter to Santa was very cute. He told about his lighting Santa on fire coming down the chimney and how he put the fire out. You had to see this it is too hard to describe. OUTRAGEOUS is the best word to describe this bit.

Peanut of course is his usual zany self. He lets Jeff know that without him Jeff would suck!! I agree Peanut is definitely needed but boy he is as I said a ZANY character. Peanut could not control himself he was totally off the charts. Peanut introduced Jose Jalapeno on a stick and he was decorated with Christmas lights. Cool!! Peanut would not let Jose get a word in edgewise. Constantly berated Jose because of his stick!! Guitar guy came out to help Jeff and Peanut read the night before Christmas which Peanut did not want to do. He made jokes throughout the story and cracked me up!!

A really nice Christmas show and if you missed it make sure you watch the Comedy Central listings to see it again.

Good job Jeff!!

Dan
www.ventriloquistcentral.com

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Dan Willinger is a ventriloquism enthusiast and ventriloquist figure collector. He has been collecting for over 25 years. His collection of ventriloquist figures now numbers over 100 figures of which there are over 50 Frank Marshall figures. Because of his love for the art of ventriloquism, Mr. Willinger created the website Ventriloquist Central. For more information about the website, go to: http://www.ventriloquistcentral.com

Copyright 2008 by Dan Willinger

NOTE: You may use this blog article provided you run it with the bio box intact. Please email a copy of your publication with the blog article in it to:
webmaster@ventriloquistcentral.com

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Ventriloquist Jeff Dunham Special Tonight

Posted on November 16, 2008 by Webmaster

I just wanted to remind everyone that Jeff Dunham’s Christmas special airs tonight on Comedy Central. It starts at 9:00 pm EST so make sure you check your local listing so you don’t forget.

Set your Video recorders or Tivo’s if you are not going to be home. I am sure you will not want to miss this great ventriloquist in action. I am sure there will be some great new comedy from all his characters.

Dan
www.ventriloquistcentral.com

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Dan Willinger is a ventriloquism enthusiast and ventriloquist figure collector. He has been collecting for over 25 years. His collection of ventriloquist figures now numbers over 100 figures of which there are over 50 Frank Marshall figures. Because of his love for the art of ventriloquism, Mr. Willinger created the website Ventriloquist Central. For more information about the website, go to: http://www.ventriloquistcentral.com

Copyright 2008 by Dan Willinger

NOTE: You may use this blog article provided you run it with the bio box intact. Please email a copy of your publication with the blog article in it to:
webmaster@ventriloquistcentral.com

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