Edgar Bergen with Charlie McCarthy (1950)
In his first appearance on network television, Edgar Bergen hosts a Thanksgiving Day special featuring three of his partners in ventriloquism - Charlie McCarthy, Mortimer Snerd and the lesser known Podine Puffington (a life-size doll that Bergen would use as a comedy dancing partner). Orchestra leader Ray Noble becomes upset when Charlie tells him that Edgar has hired someone else as a pianist (who turns out to be the beautiful Diana Lynn) to perform a solo. In the last scene, Edgar and Charlie are the put on trial for witchcraft in Colonial Salem, Massachusetts and sentenced to be burned at the stake before escaping with the help of a fetching Indian maid.
Director: Alan Dinehart
Genre: Comedy, Music
Runtime: 30 min
Release Date: January 1, 1950
Cast
- Edgar Bergen - Self
- Diana Lynn - Self
- Ray Noble - Self (as Ray Noble and Orchestra)
- Pat Patrick - Self
- Jim Backus - Magistrate Backus
- Bill Baldwin - Town Crier
- Thurl Ravenscroft - Tall Bass Singer (uncredited)
Music: Edward Paul
Editing: Art Seid
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Alan Dinehart
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Edgar Bergen with Charlie McCarthy about?
- In his first appearance on network television, Edgar Bergen hosts a Thanksgiving Day special featuring three of his partners in ventriloquism - Charlie McCarthy, Mortimer Snerd and the lesser known Podine Puffington (a life-size doll that Bergen would use as a comedy dancing partner). Orchestra leader Ray Noble becomes upset when Charlie tells him that Edgar has hired someone else as a pianist (who turns out to be the beautiful Diana Lynn) to perform a solo. In the last scene, Edgar and Charlie are the put on trial for witchcraft in Colonial Salem, Massachusetts and sentenced to be burned at the stake before escaping with the help of a fetching Indian maid.
- Who directed Edgar Bergen with Charlie McCarthy?
- Edgar Bergen with Charlie McCarthy was directed by Alan Dinehart.
- Who stars in Edgar Bergen with Charlie McCarthy?
- Edgar Bergen with Charlie McCarthy stars Edgar Bergen, Diana Lynn, Ray Noble, Pat Patrick, Jim Backus, Bill Baldwin.
- How long is Edgar Bergen with Charlie McCarthy?
- Edgar Bergen with Charlie McCarthy has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
- What genre is Edgar Bergen with Charlie McCarthy?
- Edgar Bergen with Charlie McCarthy is a Comedy, Music film.