Twenty Thousand Hertz

What’s Up, Doc? Mel Blanc and the magic of Looney Tunes

Apr 15, 2020
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Mel's Audition Persistence

  • Mel Blanc persistently auditioned at Warner Brothers every two weeks for two years.
  • He finally got to showcase his talent to the sound effects engineer who loved his audition.
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Origin of Bugs Bunny Voice

  • Mel named Bugs Bunny after Bugs Hardaway, the character's artist.
  • He crafted Bugs' voice by mixing a tough Brooklyn and Bronx accent.
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Tasmanian Devil Voice Research

  • Mel traveled to Tasmania to study the Tasmanian devil's sounds in a zoo.
  • He then created the character's iconic aggressive eating noises inspired by real animals.
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