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Dummy Days: America's Favorite Ventriloquists from Radio and Early TV
Examines the best of the Golden Age of ventriloquism, by profiling five performers who turned a vaudevillian gimmick into an American art form, including Edgar Bergen, Paul Winchell, Jimmy Nelson and Shari Lewis.
128 pages, Hardcover
First published July 1, 2003
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October 3, 2022
This is a fun book about the lives and careers of several ventriloquists, written by someone very familiar with the art. Vents are not celebrated as extensively as they should be, and so this is a welcome volume!
My favorite chapters were the ones on Edgar Bergen and Paul Winchell. The Winchell chapter particularly piqued my interest; I would love to find his autobiography now, which is not readily available. The Shari Lewis chapter was also very interesting.
Some great insights into the craft of ventriloquism, as well as thoughtful studies of these expert practitioners.
My favorite chapters were the ones on Edgar Bergen and Paul Winchell. The Winchell chapter particularly piqued my interest; I would love to find his autobiography now, which is not readily available. The Shari Lewis chapter was also very interesting.
Some great insights into the craft of ventriloquism, as well as thoughtful studies of these expert practitioners.
Displaying 1 of 1 review