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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
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
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
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
Elliot Lewis, who is also the voice of Presto the Magician, is the actor who portrays our Roly Poly policeman. He has as much pluck as Cinnamon Bear himself! 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 … Continue reading Cinnamon Bear Episode #9
Hello, dear friends of the Cinnamon Bear! It is day 7 of our adventure! A week has gone by, and Judy and Jimmy and the Cinnamon Bear just keep running into all kinds of trouble getting the silver star back! Will they get it back in time for Christmas? Well, just listen and see! Elliott … Continue reading Cinnamon Bear Episode #7
Old Time Radio, that is. I have been absent for some time here for good reason. I have been transcribing my Cinnamon Bear! Yes, I have been typing word for word the script to my beloved Cinnamon Bear, so we can have a super fun series at the end of November. From November 26th to … Continue reading How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Transcribing
I am having christmas fever recently, specifically Cinnamon Bear fever. I simply can’t wait for the time when we will be talking about Paddy O’Cinnamon and the twins Jimmy and Judy Barton. November, hurry up! “It’s summer still!” I hear you cry. “Don’t rush it!” And I suppose that perhaps you are right. The sooner … Continue reading I’m the Cinnamon Bear With the Shoebutton Eyes…
