Also this week on Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, we're joined by award-winning ventriloquist, impressionist, comedian, and singer Terry Fator!

Best known as the winner of the second season of America's Got Talent, Terry shares the remarkable story of his journey from years of performing on the road to becoming one of the world's most successful entertainers. Terry reflects on how the opportunity to audition for America's Got Talent came about, what it was like competing on the show, and the unforgettable moment he was crowned the winner. He also discusses headlining his acclaimed Las Vegas residency, writing his autobiography Who's the Dummy Now?, and bringing his talents to audiences across the country with his new road show, Pure Imagination: Once Upon a Voice. Along the way, you may even get to meet a few of Terry's beloved puppet characters!

Special thanks to our guest co-host Marcelo for joining us!

Connect with Terry:

https://terryfator.com/

https://www.instagram.com/terryfator/

https://www.youtube.com/@officialterryfator

https://www.tiktok.com/@terryfator

https://www.facebook.com/TerryFator/

Taping date:

February 2, 2026

Edited by:

Chris Bixby (Co-Host)

https://www.instagram.com/chris.b2000/

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