Charlie Weaver: bartender, magician, and all around good guy

Wow - I found a Charlie Weaver Bartender battery operated toy from the 1960s that actually works for the most part! At first I didn't think it was going to work: I dropped in the required two D size batteries . . . and nothing. I then kind of forgot about it and went about my business, then - lo and behold - I hear his gears a grinding. He's mixing up martini's (and slamming them) like there's no tomorrow - God love him.

If you're wondering who the hell Charlie Weaver is, or originally was, you're not alone - I really have no idea. I guess he was a character on the Jack Parr show played by Cliff Arquette (Grandfather to David, Patricia, and the lesser known Alexis). I'll ask my Grandma what she knows about it and will get back with you.

Until then, enjoy this lively video of Charlie behind the wood and looking good.