Paul Winchell, creator of dummies Jerry Mahoney and Knucklehead Smiff, imparts the secrets of ventriloquism in this easy instructional program. In six segments, Winchell teaches the essentials, from throwing your voice to manipulating the dummy. Viewers will also learn lip control techniques, handling difficult letters, developing a character and more. For added inspiration, the program includes vintage television clips of Winchell at his best.