Chase and Sanborn Hour
Charlie McCarthy
Nelson Eddy Recording B
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The Chase and Sanborn Hour was a popular variety program hosted by ventriloquist Edgar Bergen, whose sharp-witted dummy Charlie McCarthy became one of radio’s best-known comic personalities. Bergen and Charlie’s exchanges brought a lively mix of teasing, mischief, and character comedy to the broadcast.
The show combined comedy with musical performances and guest appearances, moving between Bergen and Charlie’s routines and the broader variety entertainment of the hour. This recording is identified with Nelson Eddy, the celebrated baritone, offering a glimpse of the program’s blend of comic conversation and popular music.
Its appeal lies in the contrast between Bergen’s composed delivery and Charlie’s cheeky confidence, set against the polished, welcoming atmosphere of a major radio variety show. The result is an engaging snapshot of classic American broadcast entertainment, balancing familiar character humor with musical performance.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.