The Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy Show was a radio comedy variety show that aired from 1936 to 1955. As the title suggests, the show featured ventriloquist Edgar Bergen, and his beloved puppet, the amazing Charlie McCarthy. It is this show which made the duo overnight superstars. The show is also one of the highest paid ever.
The show was first introduced in The Rudy Vallee Hour, and later became a part of the Chase and Sandborn Radio Hour, sharing the spotlight with Dorothy Lamour and Don Ameche. It then went on to become a major hit, even ranking best radio show for a decade. A lot of famous personalities were made guests, and these include Fred Allen, Frank Sinatra, Lucille Ball, Judy Garland, Rita Hayworth, Orson Wells, May West, and many more. Click here to read more about Edgar Bergen And Charlie Mccarthy
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Please enjoy these 87 old time radio episodes:
| Air Date | Title | Synopsis | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06.21.1942 | judy garland |
+ The makers of Chase and Sanborn coffee blenders and roasters of fine coffee since 1864 presents E... | |
| 11.05.1944 | john robert powers special guest |
+ Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy and Effie Klinker, Orson Welles, Ray Noble and his Orchestra, Jo... | |
| 09.16.1945 | joan blondell |
+ The Charlie McCarthy Show starring Edgar Bergen and Don Ameche with beautiful singing from Joan Bl... | |
| 11.27.1955 | jack benny and spec guest captain f w hodge lead auth on amer indians | ||
| 09.05.1937 | ida lupino chase and sandborn hour | ||
| 09.12.1943 | humphrey bogart |
+ This show went out over the air waves at the beginning of the 3rd War Bonds Week In 1943 with Spec... | |
| 12.26.1954 | hopalong cassidy |
+ Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy with Mortimer Snerd and Ray Noble and his Orchestra tonight’s ... | |
| 10.14.1945 | hildegarde |
+ Sit back and enjoy the Charlie McCarthy Show with Edgar Bergen, Charlie McCarthy, Ray Noble and hi... | |
| 10.29.1944 | halloween with orson welles |
+ Wait, I think I saw his lips move! Ventriloquism looses something when broadcast on the radio, but... | |
| 10.30.1938 | halloween party with madelaine carroll | ||
| 11.11.1945 | governor kerr of oklahoma |
+ Sit back and enjoy the Charlie McCarthy Show with Edgar Bergen, Charlie McCarthy, Ray Noble and hi... | |
| 12.14.1947 | gary cooper guest |
+The makers of Chase and Sanborn Coffee and Royal Pudding bring you The Charlie McCarthy Show from L... | |
| 10.18.1942 | from quantico marine base |
+ Direct from the United States Marine Base at Quantico Virginia comes Edgar Bergen and his wise cra... | |
| 10.11.1942 | from annapolis naval academy |
+ Direct from the Naval Academy in Annapolis Don Ameche hosts for Edgar Bergen and his wisecracking ... | |
| 11.02.1947 | fred allen |
+ Sit back and enjoy the Charlie McCarthy Show with Edgar Bergen, Charlie McCarthy, Ray Noble and hi... | |
| 10.21.1945 | fred allen |
+ Sit back and enjoy the Charlie McCarthy Show with Edgar Bergen, Charlie McCarthy, Ray Noble and hi... | |
| 09.03.1945 | fred allen portland hoffa guests |
+ Enjoy the fun and musical entertainment with Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy and Mortimer Snerd,... | |
| 09.30.1945 | fred allen and portland hoffa |
+ Sit back and enjoy the Charlie McCarthy Show with Edgar Bergen, Charlie McCarthy, Ray Noble and hi... | |
| 05.03.1942 | edward everett horton | ||
| 10.05.1947 | don ameche |
+ The makers of Chase and Sanborn Coffee and Royal Puddings bring you The Charlie McCarthy Show. Ken... | |
| 12.03.1944 | don ameche guest |
+ Join Edgar Bergan and Charlie McCarthy with Ray Noble and his orchestra, the beautiful singing of ... | |
| 11.13.1949 | dick powell |
+ Sit back and enjoy the Charlie McCarthy Show with Edgar Bergen, Charlie McCarthy, Ray Noble and hi... | |
| 01.07.1945 | cornsilk alley with carmen miranda |
+ Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy and Don Ameche with Ray Noble and his Orchestra, Bill Forman, Jo... | |
| 12.25.1955 | christmas show | ||
| 05.20.1945 | charlie runs away with janet blair |
+ Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy and Mortimer Snerd, Don Ameche, Ray Noble and his Orchestra, Joa... |
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