Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy
Claudette Colbert and Rags Ragland
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Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy bring ventriloquist Edgar Bergen and his sharp-tongued wooden dummy to the microphone. Their exchanges are the heart of the program: Bergen plays the straight man, while Charlie’s cheeky remarks and comic confidence turn ordinary conversation into playful verbal sparring.
The show blends the Bergen-and-Charlie routines with guest appearances and other variety entertainment. This broadcast features Claudette Colbert and Rags Ragland, adding a pair of guest voices to the program’s mix of comedy and performance.
Warm, polished, and built around the contrast between Bergen’s calm delivery and Charlie’s mischievous personality, the program offers classic radio variety with a distinctive ventriloquist’s twist.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.
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