“Fortunately, we have writers who very much respect the classic characters and the integrity of the classic characters, that are also terrific comedy writers and are able to put these classic characters in new and interesting, and quite funny situations for today.” CharacterTodayAbleInterestingSituationComedyIntegrityClassicTerrific Author:Bob Bergen
“It sounded nothing like the classic "That's all folks" that the character did. So everytime I'm asked to do it - and nine out of ten "Looney Tunes" shows ends with Porky coming out saying "That's all folks" - I'll say to them, which one do you want?” WantEndsCharacterShowsTenFolksNineClassicTunesComing OutLooney Tunes Author:Bob Bergen
“I had a very specific goal and I think kids, more than adults, don't understand obstacles and competition. I wanted to be this one cartoon character [Porky Pig], couldn't figure out why I couldn't do it, other than living in the midwest.” ThinkingCharacterKidsWantedGoalFiguresAdultsCompetitionObstaclesPigsCartoonMidwestCartoon CharacterSpecific Goals Author:Bob Bergen
“If you want to get into the business of doing voices for cartoons, you've got to be a good actor. It's all about acting. It's not about the voice. The voice is just one part of what you bring to the character.” IfsWantCharacterActorsVoiceActingJust OneCartoonGood Actors Author:Bob Bergen
“All characters have a voice but not all voices have character. And it's all about character and personality.” CharacterVoicePersonality Author:Bob Bergen
“Despite the fact that wanted to voice aclassic character, a majority of my day-to-day is not Porky Pig. It's commercials and original characters, promos and other aspects of the business. Porky's just kind of high-profile.” KindCharacterFactsWantedVoiceAspectOriginalsMajorityDespitePigsDay To DayProfileHigh Profile Author:Bob Bergen
“I'm fortunate in that I'm what you call a utility player, in that I can take a scene, if there's five or six minor characters in a scene, that need voice and personality [and] I can supply those characters.” IfsNeedsI CanCharacterVoiceFivePlayerPersonalitySceneSixFortunateMinorsUtilityMinor Characters Author:Bob Bergen
