The Tasmanian Devil, commonly referred to as "Taz", is a cartoon character featured in the Warner Bros. Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series of cartoons. Though the character appeared in only five
A Taz costume at a Christmas parade in Oakland, California
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Melvin Jerome Blanc was an American voice actor and radio personality whose career spanned over sixty years. Referred to as "The Man of a Thousand Voices", he is widely regarded as the greatest and mo
Tasmanian Devil (Looney Tunes)
…equally insatiable Tasmanian She-Devil. The character's speech, a deep, gravelly voice peppered with growls, screeches, and raspberries, is provided by Mel Blanc. Blanc once stated that he created Taz's voice because no one knew what real Tasmanian devils looked or sounded like at the time. Only occasionally…
Blanc in 1959
The Wabbit Who Came to Supper
The cast of The Jack Benny Program, from left to right: Eddie "Rochester" Anderson, Dennis Day, Phil Harris, Mary Livingstone, Jack Benny, Don Wilson, and Mel Blanc
Blanc in 1975