Each week I try to run a cartoon and many of them have featured
the amazing talents of Mel Blanc, arguably the world’s greatest cartoon voice
over artist. So, rather than run a cartoon today, I thought I would share this
little documentary about him and his work. It contains interviews with Mr.
Blanc himself, as well as those who worked with, or were influenced by this
highly unusual and creative man.
There are few among us who have not uttered a phrase created
by Mr. Blanc, the most obvious being the iconic “What’s Up Doc?” attributed to
Bugs Bunny. So, sit back and take a peek behind the
curtain and think about the genius it took to juggle all of the hundreds of
characters in his head, while still remaining firmly glued to reality.
There are cartoons, created by the likes of Max and Dave
Fleischer, who bring all of their artistry to the screen via their illustrations.
But no one has ever come close to creating the alternate world in which Mr.
Blanc lived and worked for so many years. And that personal involvement with
his characters has made all the difference.
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