John's Blog

Most people recognize Billy West as the voice of Stimpy (Ren and Stimpy), and Fry (and others on Futurama) but aren't aware that he has also been the red M&M, the Honey Nut Cheerios Bee, as well as Bugs Bunny. For most of us, Billy caught our attention as a member of The Howard Stern show back when it was at it's creative peak. The show was never as funny after he left. Coincidence? I think not.

TV Squad just did a great, wide-ranging interview with Billy that fans should enjoy. I found it funny that one of his favorite shows that he watched growing up was The Man from U.N.C.L.E. That's probably all we have in common, since the only funny voice I do is when I stub my toe against something which, come to think of it isn't that funny unless you find cursing comical.

Hopefully, we'll be seeing Billy Bastard: Amateur Human Being sometime soon. Also coming soon (on June 28th), a new season of the excellent TV series Hustle featuring The Man from U.N.C.L.E.s' Robert Vaughn playing one of a team of con artists who target those who deserve to loose their money. Originally made for the BBC it's one of the most stylish and entertaining shows on television and it deserves a look if it's not already one of your favorites.