Rob Paulsen & Mark Evanier

Mark Evanier and Rob Paulsen discuss the business of voice acting at Anthrocon 2007

Five of the Biggest Voices in Animation

Mel Blanc as the Frito Bandito

When I was a lad, Frito Lay ran a campaign of commercials for Fritos Corn Chips starring the Frito Bandito, voiced by Mel Blanc. Eventually anti defamation groups forced the character off of the airwaves. Now here, without animosity, are a few of those commercials.

Julie Williams Interviews Stephanie Ciccarelli

Julie Williams discusses with Stephanie Ciccarelli various methods to promote yourself using Internet marketing.

Marc Cashman Gives A Lesson on Interpreting Puncuation

What Are You Waiting For? Call Now! Operators Are Standing By!

Marc Cashman gives a brief lesson on interpreting puncuation placed in copy.

Pat Fraley On Auditions, The Root Canal of Voice Over

Pat Fraley is one of my teachers and is full of great advice. In this 7 minute segment, Pat talks about the bane of actors of every stripe: Auditions.

Bob Bergen Takes His Act On The Road

Bob Bergen is taking his one-pig, er . . . his one-Man-show, "So, Here's The Deal" to New York where he'll be performing at "Don't Tell Mama" on April 22nd and 23rd. It's the tender story of how a nice Jewish kid from Cincinnati moves to Hollywood and becomes the worlds most famous stuttering pig (among other characters.)

I got to see his show in January, 2006 and found it hilarious. I've heard he's honed and expanded the show since then. For a taste of Bob as Porky Pig, Tweety Pie, Sylvester Jr. and others, watch the trailer:

Maurice LaMarche Declares 3/22 "International Talk Like William Shatner Day!"

In honor of William Shatner's 78th birthday on 3/22/09, Maurice "The Brain" LaMarche has declaring March 22nd to be "International Talk Like William Shatner Day!"

LaMarche has created the following video tutorial for our edification, filmed by producer Bill Biggar, on a lengthy drive to the airport on L.A.'s 405 freeway. Enjoy, and remember, it's pronounced "sabotaaj", not, "sabotahj".

Lets Take The Way-Back-Machine to 2007: Harry Shearer

This is a series of clips from an interview conducted by Dave Bookman / 102.1 The Edge with Harry Shearer (voice of many of "The Simpsons" characters) during the time around the release of "The Simpsons Movie."

Behind The Curtain

Voice Actors Billy West & Bob Bergen, behind the scenes on "Bah, Humduck"

Susan Berkley presents her mini-course on interpreting ad copy

Susan Berkley presents her 5 part Mini Course - How To Do Voice-overs
The Five Questions voice actors need to ask themselves in order to interpret Ad Copy
Question #1 Who am I?
Question #2 Who Am I Talking To?
Question #3 What Is My Relationship?
Question #4 Where Are We?
Question #5 What Would It Look Like?

Learn more about Susan at The Great Voice Company: http://www.greatvoice.com

Good Morning, Bob Bergen

Gary Cogill of Good Morning, Texas interviews Bob Bergen (voice of Porky Pig and Tweety Pie) at this link.

"Bob Bergen: So Here's The Deal"

Bob Bergen, the official voice of Porky Pig, has put together a one-man-show and here is the trailer for that show. Enjoy!