End Of An Era, Clinton Detweiler Dies

Clinton Detweiler

End of an era, Clinton Detweiler dies

Clinton Detweiler died at his home on Tuesday, January 22, 2013. His passing will leave an indellible mark on the ventriloquist community, and he will be greatly missed.

Mr. Detweiler began his career as a ventriloquist in the late 1950s. He built his first ventriloquist figure for his own use in 1958, and built his first figure for resale in 1969. 

Mr. Detweiler and his wife Adelia purchased Maher Ventriloquist Studios from Madeleine Maher in 1969. They closed Maher Studios in 2006, but continued to supply ventriloquists and make figures. 


Author of Ventriloquism in a Nutshell,  and The New Millenium Maher Ventrilquist Course, Mr. Detweiler has inspired thousands of ventriloquists with his books and tapes teaching the art.

Mr. Detweiler kept a blog entitled Mr. D's Daily Ventriloquist Journal, to which he posted news and articles related to all things ventriloquial. He was kind enough to feature Texas Vents in his blog on more than one occasion. His passing marks the end of an era, and leaves a void that is not easily filled.

Phil and Bosworth return to Harmony Keys

Phil and his pal Bosworth made another appearance on the Keys for Kiddos program. 

Bosworth sings songs with the kids who appear on the show about the importance of truth and trust, and what to do about bullies.

Keys for Kiddos is a faith based children's program designed to entertain children while delivering a message of love, hope and lessons on right and wrong. Set in the seaside community of Harmony Keys, the population of characters shares lessons in life and love with the kids. 

The show will air on Ion Television Saturday mornings at 7:30 a.m. (central) beginning in February. 

Phil and Bosworth with the children of Keys for Kiddos

Phil, Bosworth and the Keys for Kiddos kids on the set

Phil and Bosworth join Keys Media and Ion Television

Texas Vents performer Phil and his finely feathered pal Bosworth the crow are flying high on Saturday mornings beginning in February. Phil has joined the cast of "Keys for Kiddos" a family friendly faith based entertainment show for kids produced by Keys TV, which will begin airing on Ion Television network in February 2013.

The show is currently in production, and Phil and Bosworth have shot three episode appearances with many more to follow.

Phil and Bosworth do a routine about Valentine's for the Valentine's day episode of "Keys for Kiddos"

producer director Buddy Gurganus directs Bosworth for his big scene