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Mister Ed S1E2 — The Ventriloquist
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Mister Ed•Season 1•Episode 2

The Ventriloquist

7.8/10 · 77 votesJan 12, 196130 min

Ranked #15 of 26 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

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Wilbur is trying to win a contract to build a clubhouse, but Ed gets him into trouble and botches the idea.

Directed byRod Amateau
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Alan Young

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Wilbur Post

Connie Hines

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Carol Post

Larry Keating

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Roger Addison

Edna Skinner

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Kay Addison

Allan Lane

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Episode Summary

"The Ventriloquist" is episode 2 of Mister Ed season 1. It scored 7.8/10 from 77 votes, ranking #15 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Rod Amateau, it aired on January 12, 1961.

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