Alan Reed
In episodes # 77 - Penguin Sets A Trend and # 78 - Penguin's Disastrous End, There was a General McGruder who was taken in by Penguin to his dismay. The actor Alan Reed was the general.
Alan was an actor but he also was much more than a pretty face, he had a very famous voice also. He started out as a radio announcer in 1930's. He mastered 21 different foreign accents and went on to be a radio star appearing on shows such as The Fred Allen Show, Pasquale on Life with Luigi, Mr. Clyde, My Friend Irma among many others. Now you might be thinking hmm.... I dont think I know who he is. Listen to this clip from Batman and see if it sounds familiar-
Ahh He was the voice of Fred Flintstone ! He also was credited with the creation of the phrase- Yabba Dabba Do for the show ! He appeared on screen quite a few times in addition to his stint on the cartoon scene.
His health began to fail in the early 70's and he passed away June 14 1977 in
Los Angeles, California. You can still catch his voice in reruns from Bedrock !
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Alan
On Batman Sound Clip
