I remember these broadcasts in the early 1950s as a kid. I was fortunate because I would listen to American (English) and the ones from Mexico city Radio call letters "XEW" in Spanish. (¡Que hermosos recuerdos!) [Beautiful Memories]
when they made these broadcasts, did Edgar actually have Charlie and Mortimer with him? Or did he just make the voices without bothering to keep his mouth closed? Either way, it's pretty interesting how he was a ventriloquist on radio...
Bergen also performed on TV with live audiences, plus people around the world scrutinizing him visually. He was talented on so many levels, including as a truth-teller through the guise of vaudevillian shtick.
I want some Chase & Sanborn coffee now. Love WC Fields!
I remember these broadcasts in the early 1950s as a kid. I was fortunate because I would listen to American (English) and the ones from Mexico city Radio call letters "XEW" in Spanish. (¡Que hermosos recuerdos!) [Beautiful Memories]
Edgar Bergen was a genius - impeccable comic timing with multiple characters going at the same time.
Thanks for th3se!
My grandmom had a radio like this.
I can still laugh at Bill Fields calling him "A Wood-chigger's snack bar"
when they made these broadcasts, did Edgar actually have Charlie and Mortimer with him? Or did he just make the voices without bothering to keep his mouth closed? Either way, it's pretty interesting how he was a ventriloquist on radio...
There was a small studio audience so Edgar always had his figures with him during the show.
@@DanielJayRobison Makes sense. Voice actors today even keep props with them to get into character.
Bergen also performed on TV with live audiences, plus people around the world scrutinizing him visually. He was talented on so many levels, including as a truth-teller through the guise of vaudevillian shtick.