Between 1930 and '37, Edgar Bergen- and the "original" Charlie McCarthy, before he appeared in top hat, white tie, and monocle- appeared in a series of theatrical shorts. By the time the last one had been produced, Bergen began appearing on radio's "CHASE & SANBORN HOUR".....beginning his radio career, which lasted almost 20 years, and a few theatrical feature film appearances with Charlie as well.
That's the idea behind the humor of Edgar Bergen(1903-1978), the famed ventriloquist who created the puppet Charlie McCarthy. He's also the father of actress Candace Bergen, the lady who did the '90s sitcom Murphy Brown.
@@crimsonrush I think that's because its not so much that he's a ventriloquist, but its more that he makes Charlie's voice sound so different from his own (Mortimer's too) :)
@@similer5987 Yeah I agree also he was on radio a lot so he didn't have to worry so much about hiding his lip movements. Probably why you notice it more on TV. But for me I watch whoever is speaking so i don't even notice it.
A lot of people never cared that Bergen moved his lips because he was more so an afterthought. Everyone was too focused on Charlie, because Bergen’s character developed of Charlie was like no other . People really bought into the idea of Charlie because he was such a well developed and vivid personality. Not to mention that he was funny. Up until Bergen ventriloquism was more of a performance art than anything else, and while it was entertaining and a lot of ventriloquist’s routines had jokes sprinkled throughout, it wasn’t really structured the way we think of ventriloquism today. I.e. a 2 man stand-up comedy act. Bergen really brought forth the comedy and situational humor in his acts that transformed the way we think of ventriloquism, he truly was a pioneer and is considered the father of modern ventriloquism. As a side note, it’s also worth mentioning that a lot of Bergen’s success was on radio, so his lip control was sorta not really a priority for him lol.
@@eyelessjack2943 It wasn't so much about money - Candace Bergen had enough money by the time her father died, she felt her father was more interested in Charlie rather than his own daughter. I see Candace as an accomplished actress and witty (Murphy Brown) she inherited his gifts which to me is great.
@@eyelessjack2943 He bequeathed his puppet $10,000 He left his daughter his genes which included an amazing intelligence, great acting skills and wit. Also, had a stable marriage and home life for Candace and her younger brother.
@@eyelessjack2943 Bergen had 2 my when he died: he left 10K to Charly and I presume the rest to his wife of over 30+ years. Both his children -- Candace and Kit (the younger brother) - did well for themselves and if they were young when their father died, one presumes they were raised well by their mother.
![What's My Line? - Marguerite Higgins; Edgar Bergen; Paul Winchell [panel] (Apr 29, 1956)](/img/n.gif)
Oh my, oh my, oh my....
Charly
Edgar
YOU ARE THE GREATEST GUY'S OF ALL TIME
It makes me so happy when people still remember people like Edgar Bergen who were so amazingly talented, never forget
0:00 “Two Boobs in a Balloon”
9:45 “Africa Speaks- English”
20:12 “Free and Easy”
27:46 “A Neckin’ Party”
38:44 “The Eyes Have It”
48:32 “Nut Guilty”
59:07 “All American Drawback”
1:10:14 “At The Races”
1:20:24 “Double Talk”
My favorite mannerism he gives Charlie is his chortle. He lifts his head clear out of his body with a delicate but punctual “haw haw haw”
Fantastic! And the "africa speaks" short is hilarious! Thank you!
Between 1930 and '37, Edgar Bergen- and the "original" Charlie McCarthy, before he appeared in top hat, white tie, and monocle- appeared in a series of theatrical shorts. By the time the last one had been produced, Bergen began appearing on radio's "CHASE & SANBORN HOUR".....beginning his radio career, which lasted almost 20 years, and a few theatrical feature film appearances with Charlie as well.
Thank you :-))
Barry, You should join the "Edgar Bergen Fans" Face Book page!
Thanks! We'll see if they accept my application.
In this short the name is Elmer Mortimer Snerd but later the Elmer part was dropped.
Very funny! Gave me a great laugh!
Nifty and witty.
Loved Edgar Bergen! Brilliant ventriloquist And never forget Mortimer Schnerd!
"Your lips are moving, Bergen."
Bergen and "Charlie" appeared in 13 shorts for the studio.
This was fun. Thank you
1935. wow. Kids today can see TV from more than 80 years ago.
Incredible. 80 years ago when I was young would have been - even before wireless !
I remembered when I was a kid I thought this was so funny... Now as an adult I think its even more funnier.... That's genius cause it transcends time
This beats Jeff Dunham anytime
He ripped off Mortimer
Michael you are really smart I also noticed Edgar Bergen is better than Jeff Dunham.
@@abduljabbarmohammed4188 why thank you so much and you are really smart also 🤩
Love this guy
Very funny and clever, for it's age.....
GET BACK TO ME, HOW DID U GET EM? HOW MANY WERE MADE?
Enjoyable
aww charlie's cute, and rude xD
yooo slappy fan i see you 😳 also that's very true lol
That's the idea behind the humor of Edgar Bergen(1903-1978), the famed ventriloquist who created the puppet Charlie McCarthy. He's also the father of actress Candace Bergen, the lady who did the '90s sitcom Murphy Brown.
entertaining stuff, 50's humor seems compatible with me
Me too and I'm just 20
40’s*
This is in the 20s or 30s I think
Mid to late 1930's - you can tell by the quality of the films.
Charlie is too much ! XD
Thanks.
Bergen was a genius
His lips move. Check out Ray Alan and Lord Charles.
Occasionally, Charlie would remind Edgar about that. ;)
@@crimsonrush I think that's because its not so much that he's a ventriloquist, but its more that he makes Charlie's voice sound so different from his own (Mortimer's too) :)
@@similer5987 Yeah I agree also he was on radio a lot so he didn't have to worry so much about hiding his lip movements. Probably why you notice it more on TV. But for me I watch whoever is speaking so i don't even notice it.
Early space travel!
Why do I love stuff like this more than marvel superhero movies? What's wrong with me?
Nothings wrong with you I love it to
@@halloweennerd8064 Me too
48:25 I always hated that ending!
I can see Candice in him.
the lips are moving like crazy, did he even try or is that the joke? am i missing something?
A lot of people never cared that Bergen moved his lips because he was more so an afterthought. Everyone was too focused on Charlie, because Bergen’s character developed of Charlie was like no other . People really bought into the idea of Charlie because he was such a well developed and vivid personality. Not to mention that he was funny. Up until Bergen ventriloquism was more of a performance art than anything else, and while it was entertaining and a lot of ventriloquist’s routines had jokes sprinkled throughout, it wasn’t really structured the way we think of ventriloquism today. I.e. a 2 man stand-up comedy act. Bergen really brought forth the comedy and situational humor in his acts that transformed the way we think of ventriloquism, he truly was a pioneer and is considered the father of modern ventriloquism. As a side note, it’s also worth mentioning that a lot of Bergen’s success was on radio, so his lip control was sorta not really a priority for him lol.
Some of yall need to Google what this man did smh just 🤢
Leaving his daughter out of his will but keeping Charlie in it? Yes I heard
@@eyelessjack2943 It wasn't so much about money - Candace Bergen had enough money by the time her father died, she felt her father was more interested in Charlie rather than his own daughter. I see Candace as an accomplished actress and witty (Murphy Brown) she inherited his gifts which to me is great.
@LJ-ht4zs its still ridiculous he gave all his money to a puppet
@@eyelessjack2943 He bequeathed his puppet $10,000 He left his daughter his genes which included an amazing intelligence, great acting skills and wit. Also, had a stable marriage and home life for Candace and her younger brother.
@@eyelessjack2943 Bergen had 2 my when he died: he left 10K to Charly and I presume the rest to his wife of over 30+ years. Both his children -- Candace and Kit (the younger brother) - did well for themselves and if they were young when their father died, one presumes they were raised well by their mother.