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Thank you very much. They are a labor of love.

I agree, he is a unique voice and a lot of fun to read. And he makes you think.

@@mikegillettcomedy737 Thanks. Imperial City is a true tour de force. The character delineations, the humor, the playful and masterful use of language, the occasional pathos and uncanny insights are a joy to read. Several of the chapters could be published separately as poignant short stories.

You are so right. I think it works because the writing is great and Charlie is a memorable character. I've heard other radio comics playing two voices in a scene with each other and it never really works. With Edgar Bergen it is easy to forget it is one guy doing it all.

Great! Glad to hear it. I've been collecting radio shows for about 40 years now, these are all from that collection. Thanks for checking out the channel, there is a lot more Jack Benny to come.

I don't believe so. He had 3 wives if that means anything.

Thanks for checking out the Channel. Lots more Jack to come, I'll be posting one or two every day!

@@mikegillettcomedy737 Please. 👍

Thanks for checking out my channel. More Charlie McCarthy to come.

You are so right - they sound very similar when singing and Dennis stepped right into the same character that Kenny played. The story goes that Kenny Baker left Jack's show because he hated playing the simpleton character. Kenny went on to other radio shows, including Fred Allen's show, and after the war got his own show.

So great, and so much funnier because of the performance. Masters at work. Costello's fantastic timing and the artistry of his "Slow Burn" as the frustration builds. And Bud Abbott is the perfect straight man. A match made in heaven. Thanks for checking it out.

I absolutely agree. It warms my heart every time I hear it. I also love listening to Mary crack a joke at Jack's expense just before that laugh. Thanks for checking out my channel.

Yes, when I first heard it I thought the exact same thing. The addition of a live studio audience really helped his comic timing, and in this first appearance he hasn't yet developed his comic persona. He jokes about someone else being cheap, for example. When he becomes the cheapskate and he is the butt of the jokes, his show gets much funnier. As I think you'll see in the others on this playlist. Thanks for checking it out, these vids are a true labor of love and its great to know you viewed it.

You're not wrong about this episode, but what amazes me is how good he got as the years went by. He really learned how to use radio for comic effect. Check out some of the 1937 or 1938 episodes in the playlist. Let me know if you think they're funny. Thanks for checking out the channel.

Thank you for Listening - these podcasts are a true labor of love, so much wonderful talent to rediscover.

Yes and it's people like us that are trying to keep the history alive.

Since we don't have a grandparents anymore, To tell us about them.

other than that, you're very welcome, and hope you enjoy your holidays!!

You're right about Will Rogers, his monologs are in the tradition of Mark Twain. I'm sure Frank Fay crossed paths with him on the Vaudeville Circuit back in the day. But Will Rogers was so much more than a comic. His rope tricks are legendary. When he had a big enough budget he'd do horse tricks as well. He did comic sketches and big production numbers in the Follies. His newspaper column was a huge success.

All the comedians of the time agree that Frank was the best, but they also agree that he was a real jerk.

Thank you! Cheers!

Hi Steve, Check out archive.org/details/oldtimeradio?query=dragnet for free episodes you can download. Check out the Radio Spirits catalog if you are looking to buy DVDs. Thanks for checking out my youtube, try my podcast WHEN RADIO RULED for stuff from my collection.

Thank you for listening. Bergen and Fields were giants of comedy.

I agree. I don't think his comedy aged well. However, vaudeville was a very different animal than early film. He was very successful in vaudeville, and the 3 stooges were not his original stooges. He worked with his wife and other comedians as stooges before he hooked up with the Horowitz/Howards. The concept and execution of a lot of stooges slapstick came from Ted Healey

Glad you think so!

So much fun!

They were both pretty cool in their day

Its only funny because its true

The Channel is indeed still going, although most of my energy lately has been focused on the WHEN RADIO RULED podcast so things have slowed down at youtube for me. I will be releasing JUST THE CHARLIE BITS 1938 in a few weeks.

@@mikegillettcomedy737 Thanks for the reply Mike and for the info about your podcast. I look forward to just the Charlie bits 👍🏼👏😁

I hope the show went well. I love this script so much. What role(s) did you play?

Adrienne Ames, former Chorus Girl for George White's Scandals.

A favorite of mine as well.

Curly was really a great physical comedian - I'm hard pressed to think of a more controlled/graceful Large man American slapstick artist. Maybe Fatty Arbuckle but its close.

@@mikegillettcomedy737 It may seem unlikely to add your list, but Chris Farley's movement was actually very balletic...in his way.