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Bob McFadden (January 19, 1923 ‒ January 7, 2000) was an American singer, impressionist, and voice-over actor who lent his voice to many holiday specials, particularly with Rankin/Bass.
McFadden was also known for voicing various cartoon characters, including Milton the Monster from The Milton The Monster Show, the title character of the NBC series Cool McCool, and Snarf from ThunderCats.
McFadden was also the voice behind numerous radio and television commercial parts including Franken Berry in the animated commercials for the General Mills Franken Berry cereal as well as the pet parrot who cackled "ring around the collar" in the TV commercials for Wisk laundry detergent.
Voice work in Christmas specials
Production | Year | Character(s) |
---|---|---|
The Year Without a Santa Claus | 1974 | Jingle Bells Additional voices |
'Twas the Night Before Christmas | Additional voices | |
The Little Drummer Boy, Book II | 1976 | Plato |
Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July | 1979 | Additional voices |
Pinocchio's Christmas | 1980 | Dr. Cricket |
The Leprechaun's Christmas Gold | 1981 | Additional voices |
The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus | 1985 | Tingler |
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