Seasonal, Slightly Animation-Related Tidbit
Harry Shearer is unquestionably one of the best voice artists working in animation today--with THE SIMPSONS, he's created more rich, funny characterizations than most performers do in a lifetime. But he's been involved in so many non-animation projects that have brought me pleasure--dating back to the Albert Brooks comedy album A STAR IS BOUGHT and Norman Lear's FERNWOOD 2-NIGHT in the 1970s, and continuing on to his wonderful weekly LE SHOW radio program--that I never think of him as being a cartoon guy. Instead, he's an observer of the American scene who works in a variety of media, including radio, prose, music, TV, movies...and animation.
I'm happy to say that I chatted with him and thanked him in person last night--Harry visited San Francisco as bass player/sidekick for his talented singer wife, Judith Owen, who played a local club. Funny seems to run in the family--Judith's wicked wit ran through her patter and some of her song choices. She has a new holiday CD out, CHRISTMAS IN JULY (I bought a copy and got an autograph, but it's also available at her site). I'd like it even if she didn't happen to be married to Harry Shearer.
Posted by at December 21, 2004 06:39 PM
