The new voices of Bugs Bunny and Mr. Potato Head walk into a podcast. Phil and Ted are ready.
Jeff Bergman is the new Mr. Potato Head in Toy Story 5 — and the current voice of Bugs Bunny and the entire Looney Tunes universe, following in the giant footsteps of Mel Blanc and Don Rickles. His wife, playwright and vocal powerhouse Carla Delaney-Bergman, is right there with him. Together they unpack the invisible art of voice acting — how you honor a legend, become a character, and make a plastic potato feel like a soul. Funny, fascinating, and a little bit Looney.
Takeaways:
- The episode features the esteemed voice actors Jeff Bergman and Carla Delaney, renowned for their iconic roles.
- Phil Proctor and Ted Bonnitt host a funny, lively discussion with guests about their careers and experiences in voice acting.
- The podcast delves into the Legacy of Mel Blanc, highlighting his impact on voice acting and animation.
- The conversation touches on the evolution of voice acting, particularly in the context of modern Technology and AI.
- Significant anecdotes are shared, including the challenges of voice matching and the personal inspirations behind the characters.
- The episode concludes with discussions about future projects and the changing landscape of the Entertainment industry.
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Discussed in this episode:
- Shawshank Prison
- Morgan Freeman
- Jeff Bergman
- Carla Delaney
- Family Guy
- Looney Tunes
- Captain Marvel
- Harley Quinn
- Kite Man
- Sausage Party
- Seth Rogen
- Walgreens
- Daffy
- Cocoa Pebbles
- Rugrats
- Hanna Barbera
- Mr. Potato Head
- Toy Story
- Don Rickles
- Lee and Parent’s Worcestershire sauce
- Boomerang
- Cartoon Network
- Big Bear Lake
- Pittsburgh
- Lancaster
- Amish
- Lewis, Delaware
Sexy Boomer Show features co-hosts Phil Proctor and Ted Bonnitt.
Phil Proctor is an accomplished humorist, author, actor, and best known as a founding member of the groundbreaking comedy group, The Firesign Theatre.
Ted Bonnitt is a writer, host, and producer of national entertainment podcasts, radio, television, and film programming, including with members of the Firesign Theatre.
Listen LIVE every Tuesday at 1p PT on Los Angeles Radio KPFK.org. and at SexyBoomerShow.com.
