Señor Wences Gag with Chicken

[enigma800]

This guy lived to be over 100 years old.

[fullbag50]

Wow, he's horrible. I can see his mouth moving almost every time the chicken is talking.

[defundthewar]

@naranjalimon5000 The remark about USA Jews from an earlier poster was hate-driven, but your answer not really much better. You sprung to the aid of Senor Wences, so to speak, and defended that he was not Jewish, as if a bad thing. I've never seen any evidence he was or wasn't, and it is probable he wasn't, but I have news for you--- there are Jews in Spain, have been for centuries.

[dorsy2]

Estelle Winwood lived to be over 100. I remember her being described as a pencil with eyes.

[cfortunato58]

That man was amazing.

[michaeljayklein]

Oh, he was wonderful! He was kind of the Victor Borge of ventriloquists. He seemed like such a sweet man too.  This was great! Thanks for posting!

[jonnygee64]

I had the privilege of meeting Senor Wences in Melbourne when he was support act with Danny Kaye in the late 50's. It was a very sad time for him as he had just learnt his daughter was killed in an accident. He nevertheless met me in his hotel room and encouraged me to pursue my interest in ventriloquism. It makes me so happy seeing these clips on YouTube. Thank you. JG

[PsychoticGeek23]

LOL!!!

"What is this?"

"My son."

"Your son or your daughter?"

"My son."

"How do you know?"

"I know my beez-neess."

[verbusen]

That guy is awesome! I vaugely remember him in my youth but am happy to really see him now for the first time thanks to youtube and your nice post. Thanks!

[defundthewar]

Senor Wences lived to 103.  The only other performers I can think of who made it to 100 are Bob Hope and George Burns. Anyone know another?

[MountainRobin]

Wonderful, fanciful, sweet talent! I watched him as a kid and have never forgotten his work. Thanks for posting!!

[DcnBls]

You can see his influence in Jeff Dunham's act. Mostly when he's doing multiple voices at the same time.

[MyAnimation0]

'Sorai! XD

[MyAnimation0]

This guy is amazing! :D

[norm58]

Senor Wences was the best of his time and certainly still one of the top 5 since~!

[wannagoback052]

Cecilia was my best friend's real name.

I remember watching this man on TV

when I was a kid. So funny and

talented.

[nerdsninks]

YIKES thats loud

[trixx49]

I think he was one of the greatest.

[naranjalimon5000]

he was not jewish! he came from spain and from the village Peñaranda de Bracamonte, in Salamanca.

[scotpens]

Señor Wences, born Wenceslao Moreno, wasn't Jewish. But they DO have Jews in Spain, you know.

[2degucitas]

Yes and they speak....what's the language??

[2degucitas]

Ladino.

[natdot2804]

@2degucitas spanish espanol (i dont have the right n)

[juneospa]

Wow. Love it!

[roymaloydotcom]

WOW it's difficult to find footage of this guy. THANK YOU SO MUCH for postingit!!! :)

[samarvvv]

I have edit. It should, be "Señor"

[pterzian]

Just a suggestion: It takes some effort to find this since it is mistitled 'Senior' Wences. It should, of course, be Senor Wences.

[saxophoney]

Great! Haven't seen Senior Wences since Sullivan was on.

[Marleneagnes]

Fantastic