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28 August 2009

Mel Blanc (1908-1989) Listen to the quality of his voice work in "Stupor Duck" (1956).

In his field, he was Ted Williams. Or Michael Jordan.

Best there ever was.

post by: Joe Beese at: 17:42 | 5 comments

Definitely one of a kind. Do you know, on his tombstone is inscribed "That's All, Folks!"

posted by redvixen 28 August | 18:25

He was definitely one of the very small group that I consider "American geniuses." Him, Frank Lloyd Wright, Billie Holiday, Harry Partch, a few others.

posted by BoringPostcards 28 August | 21:53

There's a reason I took the time to track down all of the classic Warner material. In the unlikely event that I have kids, they'll have something worth watching. (Also, it's just damn good work.)

posted by sysinfo 28 August | 22:04

I think Mel Blanc, Friz Freleng, and Chuck Jones are the holy trinity of American cartoons. Mel's voice with Friz's and Chuck's comedy timing are just dynamite.

I still find myself watching a comedic movie and thinking I just wish the directer had the dead on time timing of Friz and Chuck.

posted by arse_hat 28 August | 22:16

First DJ AM, now Mel Blanc. Who's next in the trifecta?

posted by dhartung 29 August | 02:16

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