I was The Brain on Pinky & The Brain; Egon on RGB; Kif, Morbo & Calculon on Futurama; and Mr. Big in Zootopia. So, wait. Why are you ON a TV show but IN a film?
The only thing worse than taking a bad action is justifying taking a bad action. And justifying a bad action for five minutes, invoking God’s name in the process, and apologizing to everyone except the person you need to apologize to, is even worse.
#ToxicMasculinity
Wow. Just, wow. This is the thing, people. Zero-tolerance policies lead to a total lack of independent thought, civility, critical thinking, and general common sense, which would have dictated you just let the poor girl turn around and jog back to Canada.
A month before Covid, Julie & Steve Bernstein (composers/conductor) invited me to an
#Animaniacs
music session in the VERY SAME room at WB the original Looney Tunes were recorded in the ‘50s. To stand where my childhood was made AND hear a 35 piece orchestra play THIS? LIVE? OMG!
Heartbroken over the death of my friend Gordon. If I was the voice of your childhood, he was the words of your childhood. No voice without the words. A brilliant, funny man.
#RIPGordonBressack
In other news, I’m 340 Twitter followers away from 50,000, which apparently means something to casting directors. I guess I get more talented or something at 50K. Anyhoo, each of you is unbought, unpaid for, & basically here cz I made you laugh at some point, and I appreciate it.
Normally, I eschew public declarations of my clean and sober time, preferring instead to focus on the idea that my life is to be lived without a drink or drug just one day at a time. On the other hand, fuck it. Happy Birthday to me.
Not to
#humblebrag
, but I’m so honored to be a clue on
@Jeopardy
today. For the third time, actually. The second time being during the historic
#IBMWatson
week, when I was one of the few clues Watson didn’t get. Which means I’m actually really obscure. *sigh*
#humbledbrag
We can’t tell you what we’re working on. Really. We can’t. Please don’t try to guess. Because we can’t tell you. We’ll get in real big trouble. In fact, if you’re gonna guess, guess wrong. Yes. Really, really, wrong guesses are welcomed.
I almost let today go by without acknowledging how much this show means to me. Changed my life. Literally. Happy 20th Birthday,
#Futurama
! Humbled & grateful to have worked with this amazing group, from cast to writers to artists to producers. The BEST!
Our hero, our friend, our mentor, Frank Welker. We’re not afraid to kiss a legend. 🎶They’re Pinky, Lord Megatron, and The Brain, Brain, Brain, Brain, Brainnnn 🎶
@yakkopinky
#ToonsUnited
Acting is acting. VO actors may not have hair, makeup, or wardrobe calls, but the productions we perform in, CARTOONS, have an evergreen shelf life, unlike most live-action shows. So, HOW exactly are we LESS valuable than our on-camera brothers and sisters?
Animation performers are united for a fair a contract! Tomorrow, we enter our second round of negotiations with the support of a 98% strike vote.
#ToonsUnited
You guys did it! You put me over the 50,000 follower mark! Fifty-thousand thanks to you all! I’ll try to make you proud of me, and not abuse the sheer power of my fifty-thousand-ness. (Oh, hell, who am I kidding? I’m going to use it to... TRY TO TAKE OVER THE WORLD! YE-E-ESS!!)
34 years ago today. 33 Christmases without you. You never got to meet any of your grandchildren. All because some sociopath got his hands on a gun. I’ll never fully understand or be at peace with your loss. We were just becoming friends... I miss you, Dad. And I love you. Goodbye
30 years ago today, I got to hold this little guy for the first time. He’s an amazing young man, with deep perceptiveness, intelligence, talent, and one of the warmest hearts I’ve ever known. I’m privileged to be your dad,
@JonLaMarche
, Have an amazing birthday! Love you
60,000 Followers! And not one of you were bought in any way, shape, or form! Honest, tried and true followers, each of you! Thank you! Just one question: You followin’ me? Cz it sure looks like you’re followin’ me.
As a Conscientious Objector in the so-called
#WarOnChristmas
- I take this opportunity to wish you ALL a very HAPPY: [Hanukkah/BodhiDay/Kwanzaa/Festivus/Omisoka/Shabe-Valda/Winter Solstice/Id al Adha/Sarturnalia/Monday] 😜
❤️ Always, mh
What a fun day! Captain Lou was every bit as endearing as his character, Danny Wells was hugely supportive, and I’m grateful to Marsha Goodman and Andy Heyward for allowing me the privilege to jump ahead of Matthew Broderick and French Stewart after Don Adams decided to pass.
Well, that was quick! This is
@yakkopinky
and me just yesterday, after we wrapped our Covid-protocoled recording (we kinda bent the rules by snapping this selfie as we passed each other in the hall) of the first episode of SEASON THREE of Animaniacs, which
@Hulu
and Warner Bros..
The “ally of all peaceful protestors” just had a bunch of them gassed because they were in the way of his photo op with “a” Bible, and they were losing daylight.
I want to puke.
Hey, if you’re enjoying the
#SAGAwards
, great. That said, until they include a category for Animated Voiceover Performer, I’m not watching. Every SAG-AFTRA member wants to break into VO, from the novice to the biggest of stars, yet somehow, it’s not worthy of a category? Nah-uh.
A picture of me with a Band-Aid on my arm cz I look tougher that way. No, I kid, I kid. Two Covid-19 shots in, 4 weeks apart, thanks to the terrific staff at One Medical in Sony Plaza. Now if only there was a shot for the Covid Fifteen. I need about six of those.
Belated (by a couple of hours) Birthday Wishes to my dearest of pals, Rob Paulsen, aka
@yakkopinky
. We hugged and said it in person today, but of course, I want to proclaim it to the world! Especially since we ARE going to take it over!
#thefriendshipisreal
Just learned of the death of
#IvanReitman
. Deeply saddened. A fellow Toronto native, he truly redefined film comedy. I’m forever grateful to him for letting me stand on the shoulders of another comedy giant,
#HaroldRamis
, as the animated Egon in
#TheRealGhostbusters
. RIP, sir.
Using my pinky on my friend
@yakkopinky
, as we wing our way to
#Pensacon
, to disprove an age-old misconception. Naturally. We’re
#PinkyandTheBrain
. It’s up to you to decide which one’s the genius, and which one’s insane.
Seemed like the PERFECT day to break out my new mug from my friend
@alfranken
‘s online store for my afternoon tea. Original Al Franken artwork on the flip side, too! You can get yours at
Not a paid promotion. I just love Al Franken. More & more each day.
It’s OFFICIAL! I can finally tweet that I’m part of
#MLPSeason8
! Chancellor Neighsay may not be the nicest pony (by a long shot), but I’m thrilled to enter the
#MyLittlePony
universe any way I can! And the premiere episode won’t be the last you see of him. Believe me!
Except me. Treat me as though I am very special. Like royalty, practically. It’s the only thing that raises my self-esteem to the point where I almost feel good enough to be a regular person.
They crapped on “Arthur” by remaking it. They pissed on “The In-Laws” doing the same. “The Princess Bride” is the last *perfect* screen comedy of the past half-century. Please don’t perform any bodily functions upon it, show business. Go remake “They Call Me Bruce” or something.
Sony Pictures Entertainment CEO Tony Vinciquerra says that “very famous people whose names I won’t use” want to redo Norman Lear’s ‘The Princess Bride’
@realDonaldTrump
My God. Really??? You’re the President of the United States, for Christ’s sake! Not some small-time snark-artist comic in search of a punchline who has to have a “take” on absolutely every triviality! You’re supposed to inspire people, not debase the tone of all public discourse!
Okay,
@HamillHimself
, this one made me laugh out loud. Not internet bullshit “lol” laughing out loud. I mean the actual, my-dog-looked-at-me-as-if-to-say-“You okay, Dad?” type of laughing out loud.
Luke How Far I've Come:
A) Generic Lemon-Haired Ken Doll Luke
B) Black-Haired Semi-Conscious Adult-Diaper Luke
C) Pumped-Up Roid-Rage With Balcony You Could Do Shakespeare From Luke
D) Senior Citizen Jedi Pension-Plan Future Force-Ghost Luke
#CollectEmAll
Not only is this clip beautifully animated, not only is it funny, not only does it shout that there’s NEW
#Animaniacs
on
@Hulu
on 11/20, (WITH the original cast) thanks to Mr. Spielberg and
@Amblin
and a FANTASTIC creative team, BUT... even I never knew I could do Jeff Goldblum!
Gee, do you think it’s too much to hope for that he could maybe talk Trump into growing one of those nifty “Scruffy The Janitor From Futurama” mustaches?
25 years ago today, we began trying to take over the world! Or at least, the airwaves! Looking forward to the next 25,
@yakkopinky
! P.S. - If you’re digging the mask, you can get your own at <> (Ability to do the voice not included)
Stay Healthy!
Hoping all who celebrate are having a Merry Christmas! If you know someone who has no one, be their someone. Invite them over for eggnog, or meet them someplace for coffee, or just call them & treat them with a little extra caring & empathy. It’ll make both your Xmases merrier.
Morbo is pleased, yet sticky, to wish a Happy Birthday to my good friend and mortal enemy,
@TheBillyWest
! And in celebration, Billy, I WILL DESTROY YOU!!! With Love from Your Pal,
Morbo
Anyone who recognizes any face in the footage recorded today of the criminals who invaded and endangered and were directly complicit in the deaths of four people in the Capitol has an absolute moral obligation to report them to the authorities. They must be prosecuted.
I only got it cz Don Adams passed and recommended me. Still, I’m honored to have been the first live-action Inspector Gadget! And Captain Lou and Danny were a hoot to work with!
#humblebrag
#iadmitit
This segment marked the first time Inspector Gadget has appeared in live-action, predating the 1999 live-action film starring Matthew Broderick by ten years.
Sometimes I ❤️
@yakkopinky
so much I wanna squeeze him, and hug him, and smoosh him, and… (man, I’ve been bingeing way too many episodes of Pinky, Elmyra and The Brain!) I sang to you earlier, Rob, but unless I wish you HAPPY BIRTHDAY on social media, I’m not a true pal.
In my life, I’ve lost 3 dear ones to a gun: Dad in 1987, my pal Phil Hartman in 1998, & my son’s dear friend
@therealgrimmie
in 2015. The horrors guns hold far outweigh whatever defensive benefit we delude ourselves they give us. Time for a new conversation about guns.
#Parkland
Ever have one of those nights where you wake up in a cold sweat from a dream that you’re sitting at a bar, performing the Orson Welles frozen peas outtakes for friends, and suddenly the bartender is actually Orson Welles back from the dead, and he has notes for you? Just me? OK.
I know that day well. Marked it. I had my dad 10,572 days, and my 10,572nd day without him was 2/16/16. Today is my 11,280th day of not being able to ask him, “What did YOU do when...” I’m near 60 and my big secret is I still feel like I’m lost in a mall at 6 a lot of the time.
As I have stated strongly before, and just to reiterate, if Turkey does anything that I, in my great and unmatched wisdom, consider to be off limits, I will totally destroy and obliterate the Economy of Turkey (I’ve done before!). They must, with Europe and others, watch over...
In all the fervor over
@Disenchantment
, I forgot to mention that
@PeopleTV
just did a very nice retrospective with several of us from the cast of
#Futurama
, most of whom, between both shows,
#MATTGROENING
has kept gainfully employed for the better part of two decades.
#Gratitude
🧠 Brain on Me 🧠
Enjoy this special message from
@MauriceLaMarche
aka THE BRAIN of Pinky and the Brain!!!
New episodes of
#Animaniacs
premiere November 20.
I was one of those centrist idiots who tried to reassure my much more liberal wife, after the last two Trump SCOTUS appointments, that Roe v. Wade was settled law, that it was never going to be overturned, despite them. I stand humbled and ashamed. And frightened.