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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
This episode marks the first appearance of the lovely Queen Melissa. She is portrayed by Rosa Barcelo, who is also credited as playing Joan Gregory in Magic Island. I read a bit about that program, and I am very interested! I didn’t know that they were only 15 minute episodes, 130 in all, and all … Continue reading Cinnamon Bear Episode #14
Hi, everyone! Today is an important milestone in our Cinnamon Bear adventure. We are exactly halfway through the story! I want to say thank you to those who have listened so loyally, and to newcomers, catch up! This is a beautiful Christmas tradition that you don’t want to miss. I think it is time to … Continue reading Cinnamon Bear Episode #13
Eddie Collins voices the brief character Rhyming Rabbit. Eddie Collins is most remembered for voicing Dopey in Disney’s animated feature Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. He was discovered in 1935, and went on to work in 25 films. Download all of Cinnamon Bear’s episodes at once at http://www.cinnamonbear.co.uk/. You must click on download land, first, … Continue reading Cinnamon Bear Episode #12
Featured in today’s program is a know-it-all owl with an affinity for the English language, named Professor Wiz. Ted Osborne, who also played King Blotto the third, is the voice to give this Educated Owl life! Fraidy Cat is a really cute character. You’ll love her right away and just want to pet the fur … Continue reading Cinnamon Bear Episode #10
It’s Sunday again! We get to start another week of Cinnamon Bear! Hooray! Cy Kendall is the voice of Captain Taffy. Born Cyrus Willard Kendall, he appeared in about 140 roles in film in a span of just 15 years. He’s wonderful as Captain Taffy in this series! Download all of Cinnamon Bear’s episodes at once … Continue reading Cinnamon Bear Episode #8
Our next veteran of radio who played on our much-loved Cinnamon Bear program is Howard McNear, who is the voice of Samuel Seal. You will know him as the actor who played Floyd Lawson the barber on the slightly more than little-known television program called The Andy Griffith Show!! Download all of Cinnamon Bear’s episodes at … Continue reading Cinnamon Bear Episode #6
