From the Golden Age of Television comes this hilarious game show with a unique twist - the co-hosts are made of wood! The most celebrated ventriloquist of all time, Edgar Bergen, brings his troupe of infamous dummies - Charlie McCarthy, Mortimer Snerd and Effie Clinker - to television after having soared to fame in radio and film. Memorably attired in his top hat, tuxedo and monocle, Charlie McCarthy received a special wooden Oscar for his contribution to movies and was later enshrined in the Smithsonian Institution as an American icon.This collection of vintage episodes of "Do You Trust Your Wife?" features real-life married couples who compete for cash prizes by answering trivia questions, after first being subjected to comic interviews conducted by Edgar Bergen and his three wooden pals. Charlie, Mortimer and Effie always make the outrageous comments that mild-mannered Bergen wouldn't dream of delivering. In later seasons of the show, Bergen would hand over his hosting duties to a young, fresh-faced comedian named Johnny Carson.
G**D
Edgar & Charlie - gotta have 'em!
I found 3 items featuring Edgar Bergan and Charlie McCarthy... I just HAD to have them all. Of the 3, this was my least favorite, not because it wasn't entertaining, it really was... but it featured Charlie, and the other Bergan family in a way that I wasn't looking for. They were/are show hosts for a game show... the contestants were entertaining, but I wanted this for the ventriloquism, not just the entertainment value. The old time programs are enjoyable as they are, but if you want true ventriloquism this isn't the one for you. If you love to "go back in time" to when TV was clean and entertaining, you'll love this DVD. If I had the opportunity to return it, I would NOT do so... this is indeed classic, and I'm glad to have it in my library.
W**T
Funny stuff.
Still funny after all of these years.
A**R
Very Enjoyable!
Enjoyable to watch, but again Alpha Home Video doesn't seem to put much effort into quality restoration.
M**R
The best
Edgar Bergen, if only they would bring back all his movies. They are funny and wonderful to watch. I see a few of themon TCM from time to time. Hope they turn them into DVDs ( for sale). This one is very funny. As for the picture and sound,great.
S**Z
Edgar Bergen & Charlie McCarthy DVDs
If you grew up listening to these guys on the radio like I did then you will enjoy revisiting those "radio days" - I listened to The Lone Ranger, The Shadow (knows what evil lurks in the minds of men), and Jack Benny, and Edger Bergen & Charlie McCarthy.
J**S
Four Stars
arrived in good time. case broken
S**Y
Good
Good
J**N
Charlie and friends
A great piee of history. As an avid Bergen and McCarthy, I have the opportunity to reflect the early years with my grandchildren. They now enjoy the shows and comments as much as I do.
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