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Here’s another episode that we do not have any new characters to introduce. Isn’t it a shame that we do not know who voiced Nicky Freudl? He has a great voice, very similar to Jimmy. I’m inclined to believe that it was a child around the same age as Judy and Jimmy. Download all of … Continue reading Cinnamon Bear Episode #24
Happy Winter Solstice! Enjoy the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere! Here’s another episode where we do not have a new character to introduce.I think now is a good time to talk about the voice actor who played Cinnamon Bear. I realized the other day that we never did talk about him. … Continue reading Cinnamon Bear Episode #23
Oh! We’re going to get to meet the real Santa? (SANTA! I know him!) In this case, the real Santa Claus is played by Lou Merrill. Lou Merrill had a good career in radio and voiceover work, and appeared in many radio shows such as Lights Out, Abbott and Costello (as Santa), Suspense, and Lux Radio … Continue reading Cinnamon Bear Episode #22
The character of the day is that of the snowman, who is voiced by the very talented voice actor Bill Thompson. Thompson is best known for being the voice of Tex Avery’s Droopy for most cartoons from ’43-’58. He also played the well-known Old Timer on Fibber McGee and Molly, (‘that ain’t the way I … Continue reading Cinnamon Bear Episode #21
Thank you for joining us today for our 20th episode of the adventures of our fuzzy friend The Cinnamon Bear. Believe it or not, for the first time there are no new characters introduced in this episode! Only 6 more episodes left! Are you as anxious as I am to see how the story turns … Continue reading Cinnamon Bear Episode #20
I find episode 19 very interesting. It is a sign of the times and how people thought of Native American Indians in the mass media back in the far-off age of 1937. It may be politically incorrect by today’s standards, but back then this was a very common way to portray indians. I think it’s … Continue reading Cinnamon Bear Episode #19
Howard McNear, who also voiced Samuel the Seal, is Slim Pickins in this episode. You’ll remember that McNear is best known for his portrayal of the beloved character Floyd Lawson the barber on The Andy Griffith Show. Download all of Cinnamon Bear’s episodes at once at http://www.cinnamonbear.co.uk/. You must click on download land, first, then scroll … Continue reading Cinnamon Bear Episode #18
Morning, everyone! Today is our 17th episode in the adventures of Cinnamon Bear! In this episode, our friends meet the Muddlers. I have looked, and I cannot find which actors do the voices of Mudly and Captain McMudd. They’re great, though! One cannot help but conjure up images of 1930s gangsters. Download all of Cinnamon Bear’s … Continue reading Cinnamon Bear Episode #17
Gale Gordon, who also voiced Weary Willie the Stork, is Oliver Ostrich. He reminds me of Dick Van Dyke’s character Bert in Mary Poppins! Download all of Cinnamon Bear’s episodes at once at http://www.cinnamonbear.co.uk/. You must click on download land, first, then scroll to the bottom. Or, if you really don’t want to do the download … Continue reading Cinnamon Bear Episode #16
Hanley Stafford is the voice of Snapper Snick. Born in Hanley, England, this is obviously where he got his stage name. He is best remembered for playing Lancelot Higgins, aka Daddy on Baby Snooks, a radio show that he acted in for 14 years from December 1937 (right after The Cinnamon Bear aired) until the … Continue reading Cinnamon Bear Episode #15
