Twenty Thousand Hertz

That's All Folks!

04.29.2020 - By Dallas TaylorPlay

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Mel Blanc is a legendary voice actor who voiced more than 400 distinct characters. But in 1961, Mel was involved in a potentially fatal car accident. In this episode, we discover the unlikely source that saved him and hear how Mel spent his later years. Plus, we explore what it takes to pass the torch. Featuring interviews with Mel’s son, Noel Blanc, and voice actor Bob Bergen.

Twenty Thousand Hertz is produced out of the studios of Defacto Sound and hosted by Dallas Taylor. 

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