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The Mel Blanc Show

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Reviewer: perlster - - November 26, 2008
Subject: ignore previous post about problem:
The problem resolved itself - file was DLd OK

Reviewer: PsychoDad - - May 14, 2008
Subject: What a treasure!
These episodes are a showcase for Mel Blanc's vocal talents! The plotlines are thin and follow predictable formulas--that doesn't mean they aren't hysterically funny! Typically, Mel is trying to make a date with his girlfriend Betty [Mary Jane Croft, later known as Betty Ramsey on ILove Lucy]: he must get by her father, Mr. Colby, who doesn't let an episode get by without thundering 'Mel Blanc, I'll break every bone in your body!'; a visit from his lodge president [Loyal Order of Zebras],and whatever quirk, or quirky people, the show throws his way that week. Jokes are corny, meant to be, and referred to as such. Extra laughs occasionally crop up with someone blowing a line or ad-libbing. I would give anything to have been in the studio during the show--the audience is frequently in hysterics at some kind of antics going on that the radio audience does NOT hear!

Solutions to seeing Betty and getting back into Mr. Colby's good graces often turn on Mel masquerading as a foreign character, giving him an opportunity for extreme dialect humor [which may not be appreciated by modern sensibilities]: a French designer, a South American lodge brother, a Chinese philosopher, etc. etc. Mel also plays Zookie, Mel's nephew, or possibly cousin [early episodes have Zookie and Mel's uncle living with him. The uncle disappears eventually, but Zookie remains]. Many plot lines turn on Mel and Betty's never-definite marriage plans: securing money or respect or Mr Colby's approval. Of course, all the situations twist about, and Mel comes up golden, arm in arm with Betty, at least until next week.

All in all, a true classic by a brilliant American performer. Very entertaining, literally laugh-out-loud funny at times, this is 'a must-see', er, a 'must-hear'.

Reviewer: Galland - - September 9, 2007
Subject: Porky Pig
Now I know where Mel Blanc came up with Porky Pig from Zookie and Sad Sack were the fore runners of Porky.