Originally Posted By danyoung So I was reading one of the big photo-filled WDW souvenir books last night, partly to get psyched about my upcoming trip, but mostly cuz I'm as big a Disney geek as all of you. And I found a strange entry under the Universe of Energy description. The author, in talking about the new Ellen version, says "Also featured in this new presentation are Wallace Shawn, Alex Trebek, Tim Conway, Rue McClanahan and John Ratzenberger." Now, of course we know where Alex shows up. And most of us know that Michael Richards (Kramer from Seinfeld) is the caveman who discovers fire. But I don't recall seeing Wallace Shawn (short bald guy, worst voice ever, was Fezzik in The Princess Bride), Tim Conway, Rue McClanahan (one of the Golden Girls), or John Ratzenberger (Cliff from Cheers). Can anyone shed any light on these folks? I'd love to look for them if they are indeed in the film. Thanks.
Originally Posted By ssWEDguy >> Can anyone shed any light on these folks? I'd love to look for them if they are indeed in the film. << Me too. Is it possible their voice talents were used and they are not necessarily on camera?
Originally Posted By danyoung Well, as I mentioned Wallace Shawn has one of the worst voices in all media. He's got a horrible lisp, but he's used it to his advantage and has had a great career as a character actor. I think I'd recognize his voice anywhere, & I don't think I've heard it in UofE.
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA <Well, as I mentioned Wallace Shawn has one of the worst voices in all media.> What a peculiar description of Wally Shawn's voice. It's like saying Gilbert Godfried has a one of the worst voices in media. Or Harvey Fierstein... Or Roseanne... Unusual voices? Yes. 'worst voice ever'? Hardly.
Originally Posted By danyoung OK, since you brought it up, I'll give worst ever voice award to Harvey Fierstein. My categorization of worst voice is based on the usual media criteria of pleasant sounding, non-accented, articulate voices like you'd hear on the average commercial. But would you want Wallace Shawn (or Gilbert or Harvey or Roseanne) selling your product? Unless they were an on camera spokesperson, I'd guess nope. Yes, their voices are unusual. And by most standards, they aren't very pleasant. But that doesn't diminish from their talent in any way, and I appreciate what they've done to make names for themselves. Didn't mean to offend.
Originally Posted By mickey_ring Could it be that Tim Conway played Al Einstein in the Jeopardy scenes? A 'net search seems to back that up. A search for the Ellen's Energy Adventure script shows a voice credit for Willard Scott as a weatherman.
Originally Posted By xtimMOOthyx What about the voice overs for the scene after the dinosaurs? Right before you watch the third movie, you are in a room with a radio tower and stars. The radio broadcasts different time periods, covering fashion, weather, and sports.
Originally Posted By ssWEDguy >> What about the voice overs for the scene after the dinosaurs? Right before you watch the third movie, you are in a room with a radio tower and stars. << Possibly, but I wouldn't think name voices would be noticed here. Those audio clips are mostly background that could have been done by any good voice actor. >> Could it be that Tim Conway played Al Einstein in the Jeopardy scenes? << Also possible, but I'm thinking not. What would be the purpose to hire a name actor to play Einstein, but then make him up so much that you couldn't recognize him for who he was? I think it's going to take another roadtrip to check this out personally.
Originally Posted By ssWEDguy >> And Roseanne sings the National Anthem. << Wow. Where in "Universe of Energy Show" does this happen? The pre-show?
Originally Posted By vbdad55 Did you see Ozzy's version of take me out to the ballgame at Wrigley Field ? - Made Roseanne look like Kate Smith ( and I like Ozzy/Sabbath)
Originally Posted By BlazesOfFire At least Roseanne knew the words, unlike some people who get up there to sing it! lol
Originally Posted By Anacon Some of this may be an unchecked typo. In a Disneyland book I purchased at DL (celebrating the 50th) they got the opening date wrong. Truely amazing.
Originally Posted By danyoung Well, I'm just back from my WDW trip. I looked HARD throughout the show, and didn't see Tim Conway, Wallace Shawn or John Ratzenberger. So if they're in there somewhere, they're so covered up with character makeup as to not really make a difference.
Originally Posted By gaston lives Maybe they're some of the voices when the lights go out that are piped through the system?
Originally Posted By TDLFAN You came to WDW Danyoung? ..and I didn't have the change to kick you off in person??
Originally Posted By danyoung Nor did you mean "change", but I got the drift! Yeah, I usually fly in under the radar, do my Disney thing, & go home tired & happy. This time was no exception, for the most part. Keep an eye out for my non-trip-report trip report this weekend.
Originally Posted By Britain Did the guide even mention Bill Nye or Jamie Lee Curtis? If not, I'm betting they don't know what they are talking about.
