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  • Cinnamon Bear Episode #25

    I am so excited to be writing about our next character, probably the most well known actor in the whole group. Captain Tintop is voiced by the very well known actor Frank Nelson (May 6, 1911 – September 12, 1986), who I know best on The Jack Benny Show. He was the man who made…

  • Cinnamon Bear Episode #21

    Gene Reynolds (April 4, 1923 – February 3, 2020), born Eugene Reynolds Blumenthal, plays the wonderful Nicky Froodle. Nicky went on to have a big career in film and television, being one of the co-creators of the hit series M*A*S*H. He was a writer, producer, director, and actor. I think he’s one of the most…

  • Cinnamon Bear Episode #17

    Today is our 17th episode in the adventures of Cinnamon Bear! In this episode, our friends meet the Muddlers! New information reveals that Mudly was played by Elliott Lewis, who you’ll remember also voiced Mr. Presto the Magician. Read a bit about him here. Captain MacMudd was played by David Kerman (December 1, 1907 –…

  • Cinnamon Bear Episode #13

    Hi, everyone! Today is an important milestone in our Cinnamon Bear adventure. We are exactly halfway through the story! Martha Wentworth (June 2, 1889 – March 8, 1974) is the voice of the Wintergreen Witch. She worked in film and radio, and is the voice of several characters in Disney’s animated feature 101 Dalmations. Her…