Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy
From Annapolis Naval Academy
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Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy bring their celebrated ventriloquist act to radio, with Bergen as the straight man and Charlie as his irreverent, wisecracking wooden companion. Their exchanges turn the contrast between Bergen’s composure and Charlie’s cheeky confidence into the heart of the comedy.
The program blends the pair’s banter with the variety-show traditions of the era, including comedy and musical entertainment. Bergen’s skillful performance gives Charlie a lively personality, while the radio format lets listeners follow their comic back-and-forth through voice, timing, and character.
Warm, playful, and built around a distinctive partnership, the show offers a mix of conversational humor and variety entertainment. This recording is identified with an appearance from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.