The Kenblog: “Is There A Rationale For Taking Away The Guns From Elmer Fudd And Yosemite Sam?
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here and I think I’m really risking showing my age. I am a huge fan of the Warner Bros. Looney Tunes Cartoons. When I was a kid I remember watching the ninety-minute “Bugs Bunny/Road Runner Show!” and getting a full dose of Bugs, Daffy, Elmer, and all the others. I have and watch all six volumes of the Looney Tunes Golden Collection quite often and Mel Blanc and Chuck Jones are my personal heroes.
Continue readingThe Kenblog: Good-Bye To A Legend – June Foray!
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog!
Those of you who know me well know one of my entertainment heroes is the legendary Mel Blanc. His kind heart combined with his incredible vocal skills made him one of the men outside of my family I admired most. But for all of his skill in creating voices for all of those Looney Tunes characters, he did not do it alone. Most of his help in the area of female characters came from an equally talented woman whose dedication to the art of animation not only made her a legendary voice actress, but also helped to bring animation in a short form to the attention of none other than the Academy Awards. I am of course speaking of the late, great June Foray who died earlier this week at the age of 99. Continue reading