953 nut 52,172 #1 Posted August 28, 2016 8-28-1938 Dummy Degree issued by the School of Speech of Northwestern University On this day in 1938: Edgar Bergen's wooden dummy partner, Charlie McCarthy accepted the Master of Innuendo and Snappy Comeback honorary degree from the School of Speech at Northwestern. This degree was the first-degree awarded to a dummy. This event was broadcast by Ralph Dennis radio on this day.Charlie McCarthy was inspired by an Irish newspaper boy that Edgar Bergen knew. Although they appeared in a number of short films, the comedy duo was more successful with their radio work. They first guest starred on Rudy Vallee's radio program in December 17, 1936. Their appearance was such a hit that a year after, they were given their own show. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 24,276 #2 Posted August 28, 2016 I'm thinking that that was not the first degree awarded to a "dummy"... 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,961 #3 Posted August 28, 2016 Certainly not the last. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 52,172 #4 Posted August 28, 2016 Just to maintain political balance here. We want to be equal opportunity offenders. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
