by Jim Smith | Jul 28, 2023 | Disney, Disney Legends, Disney Spotlight Series
“Welcome, foolish mortals!” You might not know his name, but you know his voice. Paul Frees, considered by many to be on par with Mel Blanc as a “man of a thousand voices” lent his voice talents to several legendary Disney characters and attractions, as well as quite...
by Jim Smith | Mar 21, 2022 | Best of the Best - Disney and Beyond, Disney, Disney Spotlight Series, Lists, Marvel, Role Call - The Best of Disney, Star Wars
(A version of this article was published for Laughing Place on March 22, 2022.) Fully developed characters are essential to great storytelling. Start with an inspiring hero, solid villain, a few supporting roles, and you’ve got the foundation for a good story. But...
by Jim Smith | Mar 4, 2022 | Disney, Disney Legends, Disney Spotlight Series
(A version of this article was published for Pirates & Princesses on March 5, 2022). Disney Legend Alice Davis is one of those remarkably talented individuals who could shift and pivot as needed to succeed. In an industry full of men, she forged her way with...
by Jim Smith | Aug 19, 2021 | Disney, Disney Legends, Disney Spotlight Series
Every now and then, a voice comes along that is so memorable, you hear it and instantly say “I know that voice!” Thurl Ravenscroft will go down in history as having one of the most unique voices in showbiz. Thurl Ravenscroft and the Mellomen (Ravenscroft at far right)...
by Jim Smith | Apr 20, 2021 | Hidden
Which Disney film character’s personality is a combination of Keith Richards and Pepe Le Pew? Why, none other than Captain Jack Sparrow! Image: Disney Captain Jack is a legendary pirate of the Seven Seas, and his character combines the laid back cool of the Rolling...
