In a career that spanned five decades, Bergen became one of the most popular entertainers in the United States, performing with McCarthy on the vaudeville stage and in radio, film, and television ...

Ventriloquist Edgar Bergen received a special wooden Oscar in 1937 for his comedic creation, Charlie McCarthy. Bergen's career spanned live theater, radio, and film, and he appeared in 14 movies. The ...

A wooden-faced doll named Judy Splinters muscled in on Charlie McCarthy’s business on NBC’s Eddie Cantor program last week. Furthermore, she is coming back this week and may be around for some time.

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. This Charlie McCarthy ventriloquist ...

When Charlie McCarthy takes the air on Sunday nights, speaking the slick impertinences of Ventriloquist Edgar Bergen, the Chase and Sanborn Hour traditionally has the ear of perhaps a third of the ...

Charles J. “Big Charlie” McCarthy, Sr., 73 of Wrightsville passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. He was the husband of Jeanne Hammer McCarthy with whom he was married 50 years. Born in York, he ...

Charles J. "Big Charlie" McCarthy, Sr., 73 of Wrightsville, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. He was the husband of Jeanne Hammer McCarthy with whom he was married 50 years. Born in York, ...