The greatest Character man in the History of Ventriloquism. I learned my fundamentals from him. There will never be another Ventriloquist as Great at developing the characters as him. He won a special Academy Award for the creation of Charlie McCarthy.
And Edgar was Candice Bergen's dad. What a childhood she had. She used to tell her dad "but daddy, I can see your lips moving!". Since he was on radio, I suppose it didn't matter.
I grew up watching Disney's "Fun and Fancy Free" on VHS in which Edgar and Charlie narrated the tale of Jack and the Bean Stalk, and they always made me laugh. I'm glad we've got TH-cam so I can see more of them.
The things he makes Charlie say, man…. He may not have been the finest voice-thrower, but he had the BEST wisecracks and conversational skills. He really made his puppets living creatures. Jim Henson was much the same.
Agreed, his material was the best. Paul Winchell was the most stunning operator though, view his takes with Jerry Mahoney and you can't even tell where they voice is coming from.
How is it that performers could have such great material without mentioning sex, drugs, or anything disgusting? In the days of censorship, this guy was hilarious.
I find it interesting that Edgar Bergen, one of the most famous ventriloquists in history, so obviously moves his lips while his dummy is talking. Was this show recorded before people figured out you could create auditory illusions of consonants which ordinarily require the lips?
In a lot of puppetry the moving mouth isn't always a problem. Only very talented people can keep their mouths incredibly still, and that wasn't really the point or talent of classic ventriloquism. The point was the interaction, the talent was in the creation of a one man double act. But the way most ventriloquists keep your eyes off their mouths is by looking at the puppet when they're not speaking (as themselves) and have the puppet look outwards.
A good example, is Jim Henderson. He's not a ventriloquist... however, when you see his interviews with Kermit... Jim is so good with the puppet, people only notice the puppet. His lips move as he's not trying to hide it. But you get drawn into the puppetry.
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no cussing no rap crap just pure simple funny
The greatest Character man in the History of Ventriloquism. I learned my fundamentals from him. There will never be another Ventriloquist as Great at developing the characters as him. He won a special Academy Award for the creation of Charlie McCarthy.
It's one kid
He was a child murderer look it up
How brilliant 👍 I've be fascinated since childhood ( a long time ago now dear 😊)🇦🇺
Thanks for the clip. Edgar Bergen brings Charlie McCarthy to life like no other ventriloquist.
Have not laughed so hard for ages! Charlie McCarthy and his brilliant human helper ventriloquist Edgar Bergen!
Ventriloquist here! :)
This man is the yardstick. No doubt.
And Edgar was Candice Bergen's dad. What a childhood she had. She used to tell her dad "but daddy, I can see your lips moving!". Since he was on radio, I suppose it didn't matter.
Sometimes, Charlie would needle him by saying, "Your lips ARE moving, Bergen."
@@fromthesidelines But it didn't matter. It was all about playing a character.
Now THAT is talent!
I grew up watching Disney's "Fun and Fancy Free" on VHS in which Edgar and Charlie narrated the tale of Jack and the Bean Stalk, and they always made me laugh. I'm glad we've got TH-cam so I can see more of them.
Had to see more of their work after being introduced to them via The Muppet Movie and I must say, they don't disappoint.
"We are put on earth to help others"
"Yeah but what on earth are the _others_ put here for?"
LMAOXD - It's funny cuz it's true!
Most humor is funny because it is true. :)
Originally telecast on Thanksgiving night, November 23, 1950.
This is actually still funny after seventy years.
The things he makes Charlie say, man…. He may not have been the finest voice-thrower, but he had the BEST wisecracks and conversational skills. He really made his puppets living creatures. Jim Henson was much the same.
Agreed, his material was the best. Paul Winchell was the most stunning operator though, view his takes with Jerry Mahoney and you can't even tell where they voice is coming from.
One dislike people must like him
How is it that performers could have such great material without mentioning sex, drugs, or anything disgusting? In the days of censorship, this guy was hilarious.
ready for the comment storm of "WHAT THE FUC WHY AM I HERE-A"
But hey! Charlie's a pretty fine lad, yes, yes he is
What the...fuck? Where am I...??
ah a classic the best dummy black,and white show for kids
That's so funny XD!
I find it interesting that Edgar Bergen, one of the most famous ventriloquists in history, so obviously moves his lips while his dummy is talking. Was this show recorded before people figured out you could create auditory illusions of consonants which ordinarily require the lips?
In a lot of puppetry the moving mouth isn't always a problem.
Only very talented people can keep their mouths incredibly still, and that wasn't really the point or talent of classic ventriloquism.
The point was the interaction, the talent was in the creation of a one man double act.
But the way most ventriloquists keep your eyes off their mouths is by looking at the puppet when they're not speaking (as themselves) and have the puppet look outwards.
A good example, is Jim Henderson. He's not a ventriloquist... however, when you see his interviews with Kermit... Jim is so good with the puppet, people only notice the puppet.
His lips move as he's not trying to hide it. But you get drawn into the puppetry.
I believe not the greatest ventriloquist because you can see his lips move quite a bit but it was all in fun and the kids loved him.
charlie mccharthy is my favorate ventriloquist dummy
The 1950s version of Jeff Dunham.
Yes, sadly ventriloquy is a dying art, but luckily people like Dunham are here to keep a wonderful tradition alive.
@@harlowitter3060 There both great.
@@greek1237 I know. I never said they weren't.
Excellence
I have one that’s 80/90 years old that’s in mint condition
What a wholesome video but. . .
ForJesusLordI'mScaredOfPuppetsAndThatThingIsGivingMeTheWillies
Hardly the G.O.A.T
RAY ALLEN...
Great manipulation!
I have the original Charlie
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@@isacgameryt8732 como estas no tengo nada que decir ;-;
@@yasahiro6611 bien y tu .-.
@@isacgameryt8732 a que bien xdxd
movin lips lol
The doll Charlie is in facts a little boy. Edgar kill him and make with his body child a REAL DOLL
Sad that he cared more about his doll than Candice
Is Charlie McCarthy the father of Ben Shapiro?