Originally Posted By Doobie This topic is for discussion of the June 29th Toon Talk: Special Edition Column - The 101 Greatest Diseny Voice Actors. This article is at: <a href="News-ID114070.asp" target="_blank">http://LaughingPlace.com/News-ID114070.asp</a>.
Originally Posted By gandalf Wow, you sure did some research for this article. Lots of great trivia and some well deserved recognition to a lot of very talented people. Cant wait for the second half!
Originally Posted By Roger Rabbit Thanks to Toon Kirby for a wonderful list of voices. Many of those are my favorite and I can't wait for the rest of the list!
Originally Posted By narkspud Teriffic article! I vote for an honorable mention for. . .Mel Blanc! He was signed up to play the cat in Pinocchio. No, not Figaro, but the big cat that assists the Fox in waylaying Pinocchio on his way to school. All his lines were cut from the finished film, but two of his hiccups remain in the soundtrack -- Mel's only appearance on a Disney project until Roger Rabbit. I picked up this info in Mel's autobiography. Two other names that we durn well better see in Part 2 -- Thurl Ravenscroft and Walt Disney. Walt was a FANTASTIC voice actor as Mickey Mouse in the early shorts--his characterization of the timid but plucky mouse was a big part of Mickey's success. Too bad Mickey sounds nothing like that today. (No dis intended on the current voice actor--I'm sure the over-enthused, hypercaffienated mouse is just what the corporation requests of him.) Thurl, well, obviously you just gotta talk about Thurl. He rules. Dig you later. Narkspud
Originally Posted By ToonKirby Thanks for the enthusiatic responses, Gandalf, Roger and Narkspud. Be sure to catch this Friday's edition for the completion of the article.
Originally Posted By bonerz Great stuff. Please Don't forget the two best "paul frees" and "Thurl Ravenscroft" For my money these are the greastest Vioce acotors who ever lived, and very few people know what they look like.
Originally Posted By Pgm10 I think we are forgetting one Mr. Robin Williams as the Genie. He was one of the most memorable that's for sure.
Originally Posted By narkspud Kirby, you rock! In case you (or the readers) didn't know. . .There's a spectacular tribute to Thurl Ravenscroft here: <a href="http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/bejacob/thurl.htm" target="_blank">http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/b ejacob/thurl.htm</a> Tons of info, scads of film credits and discographies, several photos, and lots and lots of soundfiles can be found there. Check it out! (No, it isn't my site.) Dig you later. Narkspud
Originally Posted By gandalf Part two delivered the goods, thanks for putting the time into this. I was glad to see a nod to Wayne and Russie, two very nice people. Keep up the great work Kirby!
Originally Posted By James Thurl Ravenscroft also did Buff in the Country Bears Betty Taylor did a Pig in America Sings (the Bill Bayle song) I would love to know all fo the voices in America Sings, and Country Bears.......my two favorite attractions.
Originally Posted By abu233 Wasn't the current voice of Minnie Mouse also the voice of Baby Piggy from Muppet Babies.
Originally Posted By ToonKirby Narkspud: Thanks for the link to the Thurl site, great info there. As is the case with any such endeavor, some roles may fall through the cracks and go unmentioned. While it was my intention to be as thorough as possible, I was unable to find a complete cast list for "Country Bear Jamboree" or "America Sings", so some of those roles may have been unintentionally ommitted. Thanks for filling me in on some I missed, James. If you could, and anybody else who has any additional information on the actors listed, please forward that information through the Toon Talk Feedback so that I can include it in an upcoming update. Abu233: Russi Taylor was the voice of Gonzo and Robin in "Muppet Babies". She has actually done a LOT of voice work for a lot of different shows, including "The Simpsons". The article was focusing on their Disney work, but look them up on the Internet Movie Database to see their full credits. <a href="http://us.imdb.com/" target="_blank">http://us.imdb.com/</a> And thanks to all for the great feedback, very happy to hear you have enjoyed the articles! - kch
Originally Posted By jhammar007 I think Thurl Ravenscroft also voiced the German parrot MC in "The Enchanted Tiki Room" . . . I can't remember if that's Michael or Fritz.
Originally Posted By electra Great job Toonkirby! All the greats plus some lesser known favorites! Is that really you with Susan Egan?!? Cool! No Kevin Spacey as Hopper? Cheech Marin as Tito & Banzai? Billy Joel as Dodger? Oh well, it was still a great list.
Originally Posted By Roger Rabbit Enjoyed the 2nd part of the list. Speaking of Disney park voices, what happened to the current announcer at Disneyland? I don't know his name, but everytime I hear him say "Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls" it gives me goosebumps.
Originally Posted By jhammar007 I think that's Jack Wagner. I also love his voice . . . it's so classic Disney.
Originally Posted By Doobie Kirby! I just realized - where is the voice of Disneyland himself - Jack Wagner??? Am I just not seeing him? Doobie.
Originally Posted By ToonKirby I did consider Jack Wagner, but the list was for actors playing characters. He'll be in the update, #101.5!
