When Mel Blanc passed away, Warner Bros. released a tribute print with the characters Bugs Bunny, Yosemite Sam, Sylvester the cat, Tweety, Pepe Le Pew, Porky Pig, Foghorn Leghorn, and Daffy Duck bowing their heads with their eyes closed while facing an empty microphone in a spotlight with the word "Speechless" at the top. A very poignant and genius tribute.

@trekkiejunk

Жыл бұрын

Yeah. I bought it from the Warner Bros catalogue in 1989. Still have it.

@robertbrownlee1754

Жыл бұрын

So wonderfull as a child remembering Saturday morning the greatness of Mel

@falvo244

Жыл бұрын

I remember seeing that. It perfectly captured everyone's emotions.

@CruiseMan1

Жыл бұрын

I own this too. It’s one of my favorite possessions! Wonderful piece!

@truthmatters-jt5up

Жыл бұрын

That actually put a lump in my throat.

AI ain't never going replace this wonderful, one of a kind talent.

Mel Blanc brought zillions of smiles to countless children's faces

@joshuabrooks4907

Жыл бұрын

His career lasted over 60 years, so I'd imagine he brought smiles to the faces of many adults as well.

@dennismclaurin1487

Жыл бұрын

Zillions of smiles?? Th-th-that's all???

@starbellak5154

Жыл бұрын

@@joshuabrooks4907 Indeed he did. And not only...

@normvw4053

Жыл бұрын

Us adults too.

@bonnielucas3244

Жыл бұрын

And adults!

I'm 65 and grew up on Looney Tunes. I still watch them even though I know a lot of the dialogs by heart. This is the first time I've heard how Mel got into the business. Mel Blanc, what a treasure.

@seanpaula8924

Жыл бұрын

Right behind you. I cant remember the lines just sitting here, but put the cartoons on and i know them all.

@wallacegrommet9343

Жыл бұрын

Growing up watching Bugs Bunny, the Lil Rascals, Popeye, and many more as a child in the 60 ‘s was the best education in being American you could ever! I feel that children today are deprived of the sit and wisdom of that era!

@wallacegrommet9343

Жыл бұрын

west and wewaxation at wast! And no more scwewy wabbits!!!

@thejohnbeck

Жыл бұрын

And they were a great intro to classical music

@finddeniro

Жыл бұрын

1957...I as well.. Top Talent as opposed to 2022..Keep Smiling...

Mel Blanc....talent off the charts.

@CarolinaMouse

Жыл бұрын

Absolute legend!

@mrabrasive51

Жыл бұрын

Si.

@drumbum3.142

Жыл бұрын

TY I was looking thru these "halls" as I was basically going to post the exact same thing.. - no need to now. Thank You.

@farmergiles1065

Жыл бұрын

@@mrabrasive51 Sigh.

@wonkothesane8691

Жыл бұрын

Si.

Mel Blanc, the GOAT voice actor

@brianjones7660

Жыл бұрын

indeed. I have done some voice over in radio, and it is a blast to watch him work. Characters are the icing on the cake. A rare gem indeed.....

@Gratefulman1965

Жыл бұрын

He truly was the only one. His legend will stand the test of time!

@rhyancoleman6462

Жыл бұрын

JETSON YOU'RE FIRED!!!!

@brianjones7660

Жыл бұрын

@@rhyancoleman6462 ruh ROH....

@jonathanclary3992

Жыл бұрын

Mel Blanc's favorite was Bugs Bunny 🐰 At the same time Mel has achieved popularity for years and became very well known in America and all around However he needed a Successor who could Take over his roll as Bugs Bunny and he chose his son Noel Blanc and believe me he sounds just like him. Noel says that his father has done over 15 hundred voices including other characters like Daffy Duck, Porky pig, Yosemite Sam, Foghorn Leghorn, And countless others However Noel is lucky to have a Famous father.

My goodness, 95 years after Mel’s start on radio, and an interview reflecting on his life from almost a half a century ago is trending number 19 on KZread today 11/19/2022. Mind boggling.

@OneOffization

Жыл бұрын

People are starving for real entertainment.

@lowcountryantiques3696

Жыл бұрын

@Vince V People are starving for life like it was back then, hard but so much easier and more fun......

@VeganSemihCyprus33

Жыл бұрын

Dominion (2018)

@jeanpreston8009

Жыл бұрын

Not surprised. He was GREAT beyond words!🥰😂💕

@jeanpreston8009

Жыл бұрын

It proves that when you're great, YOU'RE GREAT, and your work will last forever! Mel's certainly will!❤❣️

Mel Blanc: an absolute genius!

Johnny Carson, Jack Benny, Mel Blanc. You don't find talent remotely close to them anymore. 3 absolute legends.

@marlenenurse2714

Жыл бұрын

True! And I love Johnny Carson's genuine laugh as opposed to Jimmy Fallon's forced laughter.

@bluebagger1262

Жыл бұрын

I love the way Johnny just nonchalantly lights up a cigarette 😀

@marlenenurse2714

Жыл бұрын

@@bluebagger1262 🤣

@VeganSemihCyprus33

Жыл бұрын

Humanity will destroy itself, see why 👉 The Connections (2021) [short documentary] 👀

@FlyinBrian777

Жыл бұрын

@@bluebagger1262 everybody and their uncle smoked back then lol... Johnny Carson on his deathbed: "Those damn cigarettes". Emphysema killed him, sadly.

Wow, almost 50 years ago. Comedy geniuses!

I'm 63, was 14 when this aired...Thank God I knew who these Giants were...

Mel Blanc was a genius. He added so much to all our childhoods. Rest in Peace. You will always be loved and remembered.

@ImaCOTV

Жыл бұрын

Two geniuses being interviewed by a third.

@VeganSemihCyprus33

Жыл бұрын

Humanity will destroy itself, see why 👉 The Connections (2021) [short documentary] 👀

The affection between Jack and Mel was so genuine and heartwarming.

@MarkWilliams-dt1ty

Жыл бұрын

I've read when Mel had his car accident in early 60s Jack was a constant visitor. The admiration was real.

@andrewgraulich6602

Жыл бұрын

Sweet and moving indeed.

@TheReal1953

Жыл бұрын

Then he should have given up his chair...lol.

@willschlemmer5611

Жыл бұрын

If Jack truly had affection he would have moved over a seat and let Mel sit next to Johnny

@markblix6880

Жыл бұрын

Any affection for Mel by Jack would have Jack move his ass over for Mel to sit in the first seat.

I am 30 years old. It is no exaggeration to say that Jack Benny could do more with a look than most comedians can do with an hour of material. He was truthfully, as George Burns said, “a quiet riot.”

@bobkohl6779

Жыл бұрын

He was great on Halloween, you skipped Lucy's house and head straight to Jack's. Very generous

@bobkohl6779

Жыл бұрын

And Jack used to drive a blue 64 Impala

@RyanHLee-nc7hg

Жыл бұрын

@@bobkohl6779 Did you live in Beverly Hills?

@bobkohl6779

Жыл бұрын

@@RyanHLee-nc7hg yep

@stacymoore9836

Жыл бұрын

😂

I’m not sure the general public has ever realized what a great singer Mel Blanc was…each one of his characters delivered perfectly performed songs (even including operatic arias!!)Brilliant!!!

One cannot overestimate the effect of Mel Blanc's genius on pop culture - we all grew up listening to his wonderful voice characters in radio, movies and TV. He was loved and admired by all who knew him and worked with him.

@MikeR65

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately woke culture says many of his voices are racist. Sad time we live in.

@VeganSemihCyprus33

Жыл бұрын

Humanity will destroy itself, see why 👉 The Connections (2021) [short documentary] 👀

@joelhunt1803

Жыл бұрын

🥸🥳🗽🤪📺

@richardthelionheart5594

Жыл бұрын

Also a great humanitarian. Would do a free show every Christmas time at Vista Del Mar ("orphanage ") in LA.

Mel was Best Man in my great-grandparents wedding. I have a letter he sent my grandma when she was a kid. Written on Looney Tunes stationary. Such a treat. :)

@erielighthousetheater5395

Жыл бұрын

That's awesome. Too bad you don't have a copy of the letter or pictures when he was in the wedding. Thank you for sharing.

@dockennedy8091

Жыл бұрын

@@erielighthousetheater5395 Yeah you're right. Hadn't thought about that. My great-grandfather passed when I was a tot. 1984 I believe. Great-grandma lived to 105 and passed around 2010. I should've asked her if she had wedding pictures. When Mel sent the letter to my grandma he included his home and work phone numbers. Also included a signed 8x10 photo of he surrounded by the Looney Tune characters he voices. Just a real nice guy.

@missyouwish88

Жыл бұрын

Let's all go home now, Doc Kennedy won the internet

@dockennedy8091

Жыл бұрын

@@missyouwish88 Haha gracias

@groundsurvivalstudygracieg4034

Жыл бұрын

Oh, wow! So... what's up, Doc?

Miss these legends. They all brought so much joy to our lives.

@zokitchvlog

Жыл бұрын

Sweet comedy ❤

@normvw4053

Жыл бұрын

And now, they bring laughter and happiness to those in heaven, may it always be so.

@donalddodson7365

Жыл бұрын

Clean humor.

@drtidrow

Жыл бұрын

Most of Jack's radio shows are online now, I think I've listened to them all at least twice.

@obertbrinley6541

Жыл бұрын

I remember where I was when those three legends died. Each time I cried and said a prayer for them.

Mr. Blanc was also a very charming man in person. Back in the early 60s I met “The Man of a Thousand Voices” himself. My family were at a corporate childrens' Xmas party at Casa Loma in Toronto. Every ballroom, hallway and stairwell of this real live castle was filled with musicians, clowns, magicians and jugglers...and a quietly-smiling, unassuming man in a neat dark suit and a tiny moustache. He complimented my little sister, literally a "babe in arms", telling her "Ohhhh! What a tweet widdle girl you are!" She was unimpressed and a little shy but I was thunderstruck as he turned to me and offered his hand burbling (and slobbering) "And what's YOUR name young fella!" Tweety and Sylvester... in the flesh! My Mom says my mouth did not close for a whole week after! 🤔😱💛👍🏻🕰📆⌛️🎞🐥🐱

@ronaldkonkoma4356

Жыл бұрын

Those memories are so wonderful as we grow older

@missyouwish88

Жыл бұрын

I probably would've passed out. 😱

@curtcaudle5900

Жыл бұрын

Casa Loma, beautiful memory

@darkapertureproductions2753

Жыл бұрын

What a great story!

@wilburgraham6260

Жыл бұрын

Good story Sparty, if only it was real ROFLMAO

I'm sitting here with a rye in my hand wishing I was watching Carson again with my Father... Respect to the 'Old Guard' that is no longer with us.

@rosaoddin4338

3 ай бұрын

My Dad is also gone from this world. Boy, I sure wish I could spend time with him again.

Jack Benny was Johnny Carson’s idol.

I'm only 57, but would love to go back and watch this live!

@suki757

Жыл бұрын

You could have, but it was past your bedtime!

Comedic legends! To have Benny, Blanc and Carson in the same room -doesn't get any better than this in comedy Heaven.

@TPDManiacXC626

Жыл бұрын

It’d be more amazing if they also included Lucy Ball, George Burns, June Foray and Rochester on the same stage and bring out all kinds of crazy laughs!

The pure clean comedy without a need for vulgarity or innuendo is lost to us today. It is pure pleasure to see these great talents together and having fun with their craft enjoying and respectful of each other.

@TheEman590

3 ай бұрын

Oh there were innuendos back then. They had to be more subtle to get through broadcast standards and practices. Also, Vulgarity was just starting in stand up if you listen to comedy records. I don't see what the problem is

@gstevens6948

2 ай бұрын

Indeed… well said.❤

I love how Jack Benny is cracking himself up during the "Si,Sigh,sue" bit

@JackiePhillipsTheSocialPet

Жыл бұрын

Yep! Even after all that time, he was still laughing!

@wmden1

Жыл бұрын

Yes, and he was always good at keeping a straight face, and not breaking up, during an actual performance.

@cide3197

Жыл бұрын

So

@MarkWilliams-dt1ty

Жыл бұрын

@@wmden1 usually...but listen to the old radio shows and a few could just make him break and it's hilarious. Mel, George Burns and Freb Allen were tops at this.

@whewfan

Жыл бұрын

@@wmden1 One great story they didn't tell... There was one episode where Jack is wearing a new suit. They made a big deal of this because, why would a guy of Jack's thrift buy a NEW suit. So, Don Wilson compliments Jack's new suit. Jack asks how he heard that he got a new suit, and Don was supposed to say "I read it in Drew Pearson's column." but instead he said "I read it in Dreer Pooson's column." Later in the show, Frank Nelson was on. There was one line in the exchange between him and Jack that Jack didn't like... he didn't think it would get a big laugh. Jack asks Frank if he's the doorman, and he says "Who do I look like, Nelson Eddy?" Nelson recently played a Canadian mountie and that's the image they wanted the audience to vision. Moments after Don's flub, the writers had an idea and gave Frank Nelson a new line, without telling Jack or anyone else. So when Jack asked if he was the doorman, Frank says "Who do you think I am, DREER POOSON?" Huge laughter... Jack lost it... he laughed so hard he fell to the floor, then he had to crawl to the edge of the stage to pull himself back up!

You could always tell when Johnny was sincerely interested or amused by someone.

@Piggy-Oink-Oink

Жыл бұрын

I was impressed that Johnny knew and mentioned the other great cartoon voices of the time- June Foray. paul Frees Alan Reed. Carson knew his cartoons lol

I remember as a kid watching Johnny honor jack after he died. He was in tears all night. So sad

Mel Blanc is the voice of my Saturday morning cartoons. I’ll never forget, “ I knew I shoulda taken that left turn in Albuquerque.” Rest in power Mr. Blanc.

@VeganSemihCyprus33

Жыл бұрын

Humanity will destroy itself, see why 👉 The Connections (2021) [short documentary] 👀

@rickb2267

Жыл бұрын

RIP Frito Bandito!

@kleetus92

Жыл бұрын

I was making a drive last year from California to Pennsylvania, and went through Phoenix. My route took my through Albuquerque and I had to turn right to get on the interstate, and as God as my witness, to myself, alone in the car, I said I guess I can't turn left in Albuquerque! And laughed about it for a few miles. Rest in peace Mel!

@Locahaskatexu

5 ай бұрын

@@kleetus92 Good Gods... I think I'd have pissed meself laughing just driving into Alberquerque. I still use the whole "I knew I shoulda taken that left turn in Alberquerque!" line when I get lost some place.

Three legends all together. The Jack Benny radio show was a monster that dominated for years. Genius idea to put Mel and Jack together so they could do bits of the old routines Miss them all.

@MarkWilliams-dt1ty

Жыл бұрын

To this day I still listen to OTR. I don't think in an age with the type of instant and 24 hour media just how huge radio was in the 30s and 40s. It was for most the only direct contact they had fir entertainment and information. 4 networks, but basically 2 that dominated nationally.

@knowmusicman157

Жыл бұрын

Si

@idontwantahandle

Жыл бұрын

I still listen to Jacks radio show almost every night.

@37silverstreak1

Жыл бұрын

@@MarkWilliams-dt1ty I got into OTR back in the late 1970's when I was a teenager. My mom and dad would buy me the cassette tapes for Christmas and I would listen to them at night when I went to bed. I still do it to this day. Jack Benny will always be my favorite show, hands down! The timing was genius and Jack was a such a professional at letting the other cast members have their time in the spotlight. He always said "I don't care who gets the laugh, as long as it's funny".

@missyouwish88

Жыл бұрын

I would've LOVED to have been in the audience for this taping....too bad I wasn't born for another 14 years 😔

Truly a once in a generation talent. There will never be another like Mel Blanc.

@matthwe3468

8 ай бұрын

I know. You are never going to get a show or cartoon series like Looney Tunes where the bulk of the cast are done by one man. Mel was exceptional, in more ways than one.

I cannot overstate the importance and influence of this man's voice on my childhood.

Memories of a far simpler time with much less technology but much more wholesome entertainment in the US & I for one would trade all the gizmos & gadgets of today in a heartbeat for a chance to go back to that time.

I worked for Mel many, many yrs ago, Such a Class Act!

@drumbum3.142

Жыл бұрын

I'm Politely, Professionally Jealous.. . This is - an explicit assumption on my part but was that prior to his Horrific car accident (?)

@landan333

Жыл бұрын

@@drumbum3.142 After the accident. In the 1980s

Johnny could have done a full hour with just those two icons and every minute would have been entertaining. Most of those Jack Benny Program recordings are in the public domain now and can be found for free at the internet archive. That brand of humor never gets old.

@kevinmadden1645

Жыл бұрын

Are all television. episodes available on the Internet? Only certain episodes are syndicated for television .

@danwright1794

Жыл бұрын

I’ll look thanks

@niknikktm

Жыл бұрын

@@kevinmadden1645 The radio program is available on the Internet Archive but not all episodes survive. There are many from the early years that are missing, but still there are a lot of episodes available for free there. Not sure about television episodes.

@bryduhbikeguy

Жыл бұрын

I watch The Jack Benny show most mornings on the 'Antenae TV network at 7am est.George Burns is on at 6am.The world laughed when they were on.

@VeganSemihCyprus33

Жыл бұрын

Dominion (2018)

Jack was the master of timing. Mel was the master of voices. They're two of my favorite people of all time. There will never be another Mel, Jack, or Johnny. They are absolute legends.

I miss this era and quality of television. Such class, sharp wit, and genius, with no filthy talk.

Jack Benny died 10 months later...in the middle of filming the Sunshine Boys. George Burns took over for his longtime friend and won the Academy Award.

Far more entertaining than current hosts!

@davidpanetta6400

Жыл бұрын

After Jay Leno left, I stopped watching The Tonight Show. The Tonight Show was the best !

@matthewpaterson6435

Жыл бұрын

Si.

Mel Blanc, a friend to millions, if not billions of children far and wide. My fifty year old son still sometimes watches some of the old cartoons and, in many cases, it’s because of the voices. Credit is due to the writers as well. Thank you to all.

@normvw4053

Жыл бұрын

My 7 year old grandson, was introduced to Looney Toons this year, he is a convert, whether he knows it or not. Three generations and counting.

@kevintotimeh6648

Жыл бұрын

I discovered Looney Tunes for the first time this year summer 2022, so wonderful the classic cartoons!

@VeganSemihCyprus33

Жыл бұрын

Humanity will destroy itself, see why 👉 The Connections (2021) [short documentary] 👀

I’m 61 years old and one of the voices that I liked( amongst all the other voices Mel Blanc did ) was “ Foghorn Leghorn “ the rooster! I always loved that character of Mel Blanc and even though Foghorn Leghorn was a loudmouth, that character was always funny!😆😆😆

@brianjones7660

Жыл бұрын

Doo dah, I say Doo dah that is!!

@Andrew-13579

Жыл бұрын

I didn’t believe you. I had to look it up. It’s such a different voice than what I’d have expected from Mel Blanc, wow! 😀

@kennethneece4838

Жыл бұрын

@@Andrew-13579 😁 Mel Blanc had many different voices and the first time that I ever heard Mel Blanc speak in his normal voice, I was kind of a little bit shocked too and I always thought that Mel Blanc was kind of a quiet man too, but, not so with all of his looney tune’s voices! lol😁😁

@kennethneece4838

Жыл бұрын

@@brianjones7660 Exactly! 😁😁😁😂😅😂😅

@albertpeterson5585

Жыл бұрын

...it's based on the Senator claghorne character that used to be on Allen's Alley (the Fred Allen Show.)(remember him on what's my line?)

No matter how many times I see the Mexican skit, I will always laugh out loud.

@michaelwarren2391

Жыл бұрын

Si! 😂😂

@mikeg6666

Жыл бұрын

Who Speedy Gonzales?

@DavidsMuse

Жыл бұрын

Si, Si, Sue! 😊

@cappyjones

Жыл бұрын

His timing is impeccable! 🤣

@kevinmadden1645

Жыл бұрын

Me too.. It is funnier each time I see it.

Can't express how much Mel Blanc affected my life growing up with the Bugs Bunny Road Runner Show on Saturday mornings. I still react to situations with his voices and hear them clear as day in my head.

@AbandonedMines11

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, that hour and a half of Bugs Bunny Road Runner cartoons on Saturday mornings back in the late 1970s was great! Watched every weekend while the rest of the family was still upstairs asleep.

@DanJackson1977

Жыл бұрын

Though he did no voices on the Road Runner cartoons, he did voice the coyote when he went up against Bugs.

@ispeakmytruth1549

Жыл бұрын

@@DanJackson1977 "Wile . E. Coyote, Super Genius!"

@man-bagdammit2297

11 ай бұрын

Same with me! Great memories.

@Chip-vq5eu

10 ай бұрын

Every SATURDAY MORNING

What a great segment of the Carson Show! I visited the famous "Hollywood Forever Cemetery" in 2000 and Mr. Blanc rests there - his grave-stone inscription reads, "That's all Folks!." I laughed out loud when I saw it! Cheers to Jack Benny as well - his Life's candle was fast burning down and he would pass on in December of this very same year (1974).

Man such great people the majority of the world will never know, but should

I grew up listening to this man’s voices. Loved all the characters he did. Even now I still say “ That’s all folks” and a few other popular phrases that I got from watching all those looney tunes. 😁

@mikeg6666

Жыл бұрын

Same here he was amazingly talented!

@bravehome4276

Жыл бұрын

My grandson (8) is tasked with writing 75 word essays each day when he comes home from school. He always ends them with "That's all folks".

@whiskeymonk4085

Жыл бұрын

My nieces and nephews all watch Looney Tunes regularly. I turned them onto them a few years ago. Now amount of pokie mon can match up to the sheer hilarity of those cartoons. And they are funny for adults too! It's a shame that so many of the good ones have been wiped from this ailing platform in order to bow to the woke cult of political correctness.

@littlejoe9381

Жыл бұрын

@@bravehome4276 : 😁

@monty4336

Жыл бұрын

Every Saturday morning from 9 am until noon our local tv station showed nothing but Bugs bunny and related toons. Would sit in front of the tv glued for those hours. Year after year, never got tired of them.

I was very fortunate to see Mel Blanc in person at the University of Tulsa during his college tour several years ago.. He did his English horse routine there, too, plus some other voices I had never heard before. He should have won an Oscar as Best Actor, he brought life and personality to painted images on film.

@kevinburke6055

Жыл бұрын

He died 33 years ago it was a lot more than several years ago unless u met his zombie.

@TheAzmountaineer

Жыл бұрын

@@kevinburke6055 Exactly how many is several and at what point does it become 'many'?

@tootired76

Жыл бұрын

Let's not forget Bea Benederet who voiced most of the female character toons! She voiced Betty Rubble!

@rickpchris

Жыл бұрын

@@TheAzmountaineer Perhaps I should have said "a long, long time ago", "ages and ages ago", or "eons ago", or "back in the Dark Ages". To be exact, it was 1978 when I was 29 years old.

@paulpinball9952

Жыл бұрын

@@tootired76: She voiced the Statue of Liberty in "Baseball Bugs."

Nothing compares to the talent of the wonderful folks back then. I watch classic TV & films over the new stuff made today!!! 🌼

@sangeronimoband9018

Жыл бұрын

So true

@January.

Жыл бұрын

ABSOLUTELY AGREE

@mikeg6666

Жыл бұрын

How many of us wish we could go back to these time's. Raise your hands!👏 METV plays all these old cartoons and shows. Occasionally I'll watch the bugs bunny hour on Saturday morning and I'm 56 , but it brings me back to a happy place!

@davidpanetta6400

Жыл бұрын

Same here. 90 percent of my television viewing focuses on movies and tv shows from the 50s and 60s.

@starbellak5154

Жыл бұрын

I second that !!!

When Mel came onto the set, Jack would not scoot down to the second seat. Only time I ever saw that happen.

@gvillejeep

Жыл бұрын

maybe Mel needed to sit on the couch because of his leg.

@janetdolman7843

Жыл бұрын

Look at the love in Jack Benny's eyes as he looks at Mel Blanc

@OhSankYouDoktor

Жыл бұрын

Shows the huge ego Benny had - not nice.

@johnbettmann1404

Жыл бұрын

And took over the whole interview. What an egomaniac!

@Eddie_Schantz

Жыл бұрын

@@OhSankYouDoktor That reminds that many years ago the TV show "Whats My LIne" had Grouco Marx on the panel. Biggest mistake they ever made as far as I am concerned. He constantly interrupted the game with his joking and really wasted a lot of good air time. He thought it was all about him and that no one else mattered. Victor Borge was they same way although not nearly as bad as Groucho was. But Groucho did a great job when he hosted "You Bet Your Life". That game show fit him perfectly. It just depends on what setting you are in.

If you made Jack Benny laugh enough to lose his stoic composure, you never had to worry about money again.

I saw Mel Blanc give a talk probably 2-3 years after this broadcast. He did performed many of the voices live for which he is famous. Kinda freaky how he could morph from one character to the next. An amazing talent.

@missyouwish88

Жыл бұрын

It still blows my mind whenever I watch videos of voice actors. My poor brain can't figure out that cartoony sounds can come out of actual humans.

@VeganSemihCyprus33

Жыл бұрын

Humanity will destroy itself, see why 👉 The Connections (2021) [short documentary] 👀

We had so many national treasures that we grew up with back then. How fortunate for us to experience all of it.

@jeffreynolt1710

Жыл бұрын

Very grateful...

@patrickt6642

Жыл бұрын

We are lucky to grow up during those years.

@Crazeyfor67

Жыл бұрын

How true that is.

I love watching shows from their day. They are funny and not a bad word spoken to get a laugh!

@rickcrane5089

Жыл бұрын

Jack Benny’s Old Time Radio Program with Mel is even funnier than the TV show!

@LinkRocks

Жыл бұрын

Why do cussing trigger you?

@January.

Жыл бұрын

@@LinkRocks *Why does

@darrenpierson2650

Жыл бұрын

I just grew up in a time where you could be funny with out four letter words. In my late teens through my 20’s four letter words seemed funny, now I think it’s just a every day occurrence where people are unable to communicate without words like that. Guess I’m showing my age.

@darrenpierson2650

Жыл бұрын

That’s just my opinion though and what I would rather not hear. If others like it that’s fine with me. I think everyone hits that age where you say, “ back in my day…..” I never thought I would get to that point but yet here I am. 😅

I am 73, and I remember all of this as though it was yesterday. Almost 49 years ago, and I laughed the same way as I did then. To think that this is all gone. Sad...

Mel Blanc was certainly a candidate for most talented man in broadcast history.

this makes me appreciate Phil Hartman's Jack Benny even more

This guy was incredible , I grew up on all those cartoons in the late 60's and early 70's. What a talent he was! The sad part is there's people that would call this racist , we have fallen away from a great times in our country. Glad I grew up during these times!

@Tessmage_Tessera

Жыл бұрын

You know how it is these days. Everyone virtue signaling. Always searching for excuses to display mock outrage.

@mikeg6666

Жыл бұрын

@@Tessmage_Tessera Yup it's sickening!

@davidpanetta6400

Жыл бұрын

You are so right. I agree with you 100%

@bryduhbikeguy

Жыл бұрын

I agree.I grew up watching them then,and on the internet now.I still get a good laugh from them,and not a bit of hate or prejudice.

@jamesrecknor6752

Жыл бұрын

Obamaism is a plague

I'm 55 so I watched all my Looney Tunes in the 70's on Saturday mornings. When Mel Blanc died my entire childhood of cartoon watching was suddenly saddened by the silence that I knew I would ever hear again.

Strange...I was just texting my sister today when suddenly, "YIKES and AWAY!" was typed out. Daffy Duck was, is, and will forever be my favorite

@rhyancoleman6462

10 ай бұрын

It’s Yoiks and away!

Pure sweet comedy.

Mel Blanc, (1908), was 14 years younger than Jack Benny, (1894).

Kills me. I am 76 and remembers this quality type of show . Makes me cry

I forgot how sweet Johnny was with his guests.

@tomreedyjr3631

Жыл бұрын

,He worshipped Jack...

A great voice and also a good actor. In his recurring role as Jack Benny's violin teacher, he was so downtrodden and miserable at the thought of another failed lesson, it was hilarious.

@VeganSemihCyprus33

Жыл бұрын

Dominion (2018)

Mel Blanc the greatest voice ever in character, my favorite, the master. Did ya see Johnny lighting up? Don't see that anymore.

@JohnKorvell

Жыл бұрын

I recall him smoking like a chimney. Then cigarettes were starting to fall out of favor. He'd try to "hide" his smoke inder his desk as he did in this clip.

@CK-eo9uh

Жыл бұрын

@@JohnKorvell your right, its what killed him.

All three of those men are American treasures.

Two of the nicest celebrities ever, Jack Benny and Mel Blanc.

I was pretty young for these but I remember and grew up on cartoons Mel did. I miss those days of true talent and grace!

Jack Benny was just the greatness and he is truly missed. I really appreciate and love him. He is my favorite and no one can match him.

Mel Blanc, the imagination it takes to get a voice and personality just from a painting of a character, a true gift of God, made me laugh when I was a kid, I quit watching cartoons when they were replaced by the smurfs, sad day back then. RIP Mel an Jack

@markclifford1857

Жыл бұрын

@Laine Orna Hello 👋 Laine. How are you doing? Hope you are fine. I'm Mark Clifford and am from Denver Colorado, where are you from? You seem like a real country girl

As a 24 year old “old soul”, Jack and Mel never fail to make me smile

@TheJavaJockey

Жыл бұрын

That’s so gratifying to hear! I was such an old soul myself in the 60s and 70s, when my Mom (who was once a front singer with a big band) would play her recordings of classic radio shows. The fact that they can still win a young audience is testament to their enduring genius!

@raymondst.pierre4372

Жыл бұрын

I'm an "old soul" circa 1951...welcome to the club!

@lordmcsmith

Жыл бұрын

It's really awesome that stars like these are still entertaining and inspiring people so many generations later.

@gretai8057

Жыл бұрын

Si

@davidoppenheim3979

Жыл бұрын

@@TheJavaJockey I'm a big band fan of many years. Just curious, what was your mom's stage name and what band, or bands did she sing with?

Over the pandemic, I really got into audio entertainment and especially fell in love with old radio. Jack Benny's show is the gold standard. There are a number of them on KZread, and podcasts, and available as audiobook selections through your library.

@mescko

Жыл бұрын

As Stan Freberg pointed out, the magic of radio is that it "Stretched the imagination."

@robyntrinemeyer543

Жыл бұрын

Benny and Burns & Allen. Such fantastic talents

@beatlessteve1010

6 ай бұрын

Me too I have been listening to old time radio a lot especially CBS radio mystery theater!

Classic comedy. Actual talent. Still funny today. No need to be obscene.

I was only 8 years old when this episode aired , May , Johnny , Ed , Jack & Mel , R.I.P. !!! 😢🌷🌸💐🌺🌹🕊

Three great men in show business sitting together. Those were the days!

I am a boomer and grew up with all the TV and movie greats. God how I miss them. Heaven must be the funniest place with all these guys.

@markclifford1857

Жыл бұрын

Hello 👋 Kathryn. How are you doing? Hope you are fine. I'm Mark Clifford and am from Denver Colorado, where are you from? You seem like a real country girl

Love...love...love... Looney Tunes. Mel Blanc...one of a kind special man !!!

Mel Blanc - a rare American Treasure. He'd often go to children's hospitals and cheer up the kids with the voices and they'd have to drag him away when it got too late.

Jack Benny and Mel Blanc were both wonderful men. They are missed. May their memories be for a blessing.

What talent. Great that we all experienced it...

God blessed us with these funny Men. Mel, Jack, Ed and Johnny. We will not see their like again. That is a shame. Thankfully we are allowed to see these videos of a past time.

I remember watching the Jack Benny Show as a child and just loved it. They always made me laugh, loved Jack Benny, Eddie "Rochester" Anderson and Mel Blanc.

@markclifford1857

Жыл бұрын

Hello 👋 Anne. How are you doing? Hope you are fine. I'm Mark Clifford and am from Denver Colorado, where are you from? You seem like a real country girl

Mel Blanc was absolutely fantastic. True talent right there.

I miss Mel Blanc,Jack Benny and Johnny Carson R.I.P and their legends

Only 2 times over many years of watching Carson did I see a guest not move to the sofa when the next guest came out. The first was Walter Cronkite. The 2nd was Jack Benny.

@j.randle3803

Жыл бұрын

Jack was dying and his friends knew it. He died a few months after this appearance. One doesn't make a dying elderly friend get up and move.

@sjtom57

Жыл бұрын

@@j.randle3803 That's ridiculous. Jack was already up. All he had to do was step about 2 feet.

@marc108

Жыл бұрын

Blanc was his tool and Benny had the ego ....no way was he moving in fact. Benny took over the show

Maxwell= Old school beat-box!!!! 😂

This clip has been up forever and people are STILL commenting about it. That's a real tribute to a couple of great artists.

"Finally the guy died.".....😅 and Mel was the voice of my Childhood. " He just did it" Jack and Mel Blanc, awesome. I miss that great respect and wickedly brilliance of 2 bright minds.

There is nothing better then watching Mel and Jack

It never gets OLD... OLD School BaBy!!😇👍🏻👍🏻👊😎

Mel Blanc was, and is, a national treasure.

@alanrix5344

Жыл бұрын

For sure and Yosemite Sam still breaks me up

Mel Blanc came to my high school in Portland, Oregon in 1970. He put on a great show, just for us kids.

Thank You Mel Blanc...You were the best!!!!!!!!! The Joy you brought Millions and millions of Children on Saturday Mornings!!!!!!!

These are men from the great generation and every one of them was so talented in their own way... I miss them all..

Three legendary masters of laughter! Mel, Jack and Johnny.

I'm 53 years of age and grew up listening to him. Looney tunes

Mel helped raise me... I'm 61 now and hearing some of these 'voice overs' in this video helps me recall my 3 channel, rabbit ear-tv days and having friends sleep over after school Friday so we could watch cartoons and 'Mid-Atlantic Wrestiling'... and of course - 'Soullllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll Train' (with Don Cornelius!) so we could watch those chicks shake their butts at the camera. All of that would get me a restraining order now. :/

Mel Blanc wonderful man making cartoons so much fun. Jack Benny so witty and hilarious. Of course, Johnny the best.

Genius

Jack Benny and Mel Blanc were the dynamic comedy duo on radio and also on TV at a time when the United States was a truly wonderful country and above all very Christian.

So awesome! 1974. Back when life was good. America was good. People were friendly. Love it. Shag carpet and smokin cigs.