Charlie McCarthy was created by Edgar Bergen while he was still in high school in the early 1930s. Charlie McCarthy's signature look included a tuxedo and monocle, but he donned a variety of uniforms and costumes for television shows and live performances.
Brought to life by Jimmy Nelson, Danny O'Day first appeared to the world in 1950 on the Ed Sullivan show. Famous for his black and white checkered jacket and red bow-tie outfit, Danny O'Day was a spokes dummie for Texaco and also donned a gas station attendant's uniform for commercials.
Created by Willie Tyler, Lester is recognized by his ever-present baseball hat. The team's routines are composed of smart-mouthed bickering between the dummie and his ventriloquist and were performed primarily on variety styled shows of the 1970s.
Jerry Mahoney was the creation of Paul Winchell, the voice of Tigger from the famous Disney "Winne the Pooh" movies. First introduced to the world in 1948 on The Bigelow Show, the dummie and his creator had their own television show from 1953 to 1954.
In Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, there is a museum dedicated to ventriloquists and their dummies. Named Vent Haven, the attraction is open from May 1 to September 30, and holds a yearly convention for ventriloquists from around the world.