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W. C. Fields
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Here's one of radio's greatest comic rivalries: the blustery W. C. Fields facing off against the impudent Charlie McCarthy! You'll also hear Don Ameche, Dorothy Lamour, Nelson Eddy, and some guy named Edgar Bergen! The pomposity of Fields' comic persona clashes spectacularly with Charlie's, the foe of the haughty and the self-absorbed, in their no-holds-barred feud. Before and after their battles, the more composed Bergen plays host to a variety of guest stars, including Carole Lombard, Hoagy Carmichael, Rodgers & Hart, and more. These nine digitally remastered episodes feature Fields' first and last appearances as a regular cast member and his last appearance as a guest.
Episodes Include: Guests: Ann Harding, Rodgers & Hart, 05-09-37; Guest: Carole Lombard, 05-16-37; Guests: Josephine Hutchinson and Jose Iturbi, 05-30-37; Guests: Zazu Pitts and Hoagy Carmichael, 07-04-37; Guest: Gladys George, 07-11-37; Guests: Alice Brady and Allan Jones, 08-15-37; W. C. Fields' Last Regular Cast Appearance, 08-29-37; Guest: W. C. Fields, 09-21-41; Guest: W. C. Fields, 03-24-46.
©2014 The Bergen Foundation, under license from The Bergen Foundation. All Rights Reserved. (P)2014 The Bergen Foundation, under license from The Bergen Foundation. All Rights Reserved.Listeners also enjoyed...
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 7
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 6
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- By: Original Radio Broadcast
- Narrated by: Edgar Bergen, Rita Hayworth, W.C. Fields, and others
- Length: 7 hrs and 52 mins
- Original Recording
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 3
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 2
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 2
The impeccably dressed Charlie McCarthy was as sarcastic as he was stylish. His country cousin Mortimer Snerd was buck-toothed, bucolic...and just as fondly remembered. But it was the egalitarian and exquisitely entertaining Edgar Bergen who brought them to life. Enjoy this Peabody Award winning team in 16 digitally restored and remastered episodes - many of which have not been available since their original broadcast in 1942! Hear performances by Rita Hayworth, W. C. Fields, Harold Peary, Hedy Lamarr, Don Ameche, Dale Evans, and more....
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100 Great Detective Shows
- Classic Shows from the Golden Era of Radio
- By: various
- Narrated by: full cast
- Length: 49 hrs and 57 mins
- Original Recording
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 15
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 9
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 9
Thrill to the hardboiled adventures of Ellery Queen, Philip Marlow, Dragnet, The Man called X, Philo Vance, Rocky Fortune and so many more as heroes fight the bad guys. 100 great detective classics in one collection.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Variable Quaality
- By Geoffrey on 04-29-24
By: various
-
Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy
- Ladies' Men
- By: Bob Mosher, Dick Mack, Shirley Ward, and others
- Narrated by: Edgar Bergen, Bette Davis, Hedy Lamarr, and others
- Length: 9 hrs and 50 mins
- Original Recording
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 5
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars 4
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 4
Casanova…Don Juan…Charlie McCarthy? Ventriloquist Edgar Bergen achieved stardom playing both straight man and comedian with his wooden alter ego Charlie McCarthy. The Charlie McCarthy Show was one of radio’s top-rated shows for nearly two decades. Button down and bow-tied, the gentlemanly Bergen would never behave improperly with a lady. Charlie, on the other hand, is frisky, flirtatious, and brave enough to bring his game to guests Bette Davis and Hedy Lamarr, among others.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Full of laughs for everybody
- By charlie tuna III on 08-06-18
By: Bob Mosher, and others
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Bergen & McCarthy: The Funny Fifties
- By: Edgar Bergen, Charlie McCarthy
- Narrated by: Edgar Bergen, Charlie McCarthy
- Length: 9 hrs and 38 mins
- Original Recording
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 7
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 6
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 6
"I'll clip ya, Bergen... so help me, I'll mow you down!" Charlie cheerfully threatens, insults, and otherwise needles the elegant Edgar through 16 digitally remastered episodes - all of them from the 1950s, and seven of them never before available to the public. The aging, man-crazy mannequin Effie Clinker bends your ear (and her elbow); and modest Mortimer Snerd gives new meaning to the phrase "ventriloquist's dummy".
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5 out of 5 stars
-
Best Series of the Bergen/McCarthy team
- By mistercat on 09-14-21
By: Edgar Bergen, and others
-
The Fred Allen Show
- By: Original Radio Broadcast
- Narrated by: Fred Allen, Portland Hoffa, Alan Reed, and others
- Length: 9 hrs and 45 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 6
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 5
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 5
Fred Allen specialized in literate wordplay, lacerating satire, and a squinty-eyed critique of the passing scene. His style was entirely his own: the slate-pencil whine of his voice, the ludicrously-named supporting characters, and the small-town-cum-big-city rattle of his dialogue. Join him in a promenade through parody, along with co-stars Portland Hoffa, Alan Reed, Kenny Delmar, Minerva Pious, John Brown, Charlie Cantor, and Parker Fennelly. Even Fred’s guest stars jump into the jest!
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- By: Original Radio Broadcast
- Narrated by: William Bendix, Jack Webb, Jack Benny, and others
- Length: 9 hrs and 41 mins
- Original Recording
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 10
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 6
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 6
You better not shout, you better not cry, you better not pout, we're telling you why! Great Radio Christmas is coming to town! Pour yourself an egg nog, break out the ribbon candy, and tune in for a whole stocking-full of radio favorites celebrating the holiday season.
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5 out of 5 stars
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What listeners say about Bergen & McCarthy: W. C. Fields & Friends
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
- Rhess
- 02-02-20
Old Time Radio Shows
Great to hear the interactions between Charlie and WC Fields. They are hilarious, and I'm not a big Fields fan. One star off because the songs don't work for me. As with most Audible products it could use an index.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- Chris Coyne
- 09-18-15
The Dummy and the Drunk.
This was a great show. Bergen & McCarthy and W. C. Fields what a great triple act. Their mock feud almost lasted a Decade. They were making fun with each other until the last year of Fields life. This audio also has guest stars like Abbott and Costello and Dorothy Lamore. This was classic humor at its best
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