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Eh....What's Up Mel Blanc? Trivia Quiz

Mel Blanc is heard around the world by millions of people - whether they know it or not! How much do you know about the man behind the voice of Bugs Bunny?

A multiple-choice quiz by shorstuf285. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
shorstuf285

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
335,932

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which character was Mel Blanc's favourite? Hint

Bugs Bunny

Marvin the Martian

Daffy Duck

Barney Rubble

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the first Warner Bros. cartoon to feature Mel's voice? Hint

Steamboat Willie

Daffy Duck

Happy Rabbit

Picador Porky

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Question 3 of 10

3. Was Mel Blanc allergic to carrots?

Yes

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1944 Mel Blanc became the first voice actor in the profession to do what? Hint

To do radio shows

Receive a screen credit for his voice work

Join the screen actors guild

Name one of his children after a character

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Question 5 of 10

5. Published in 1989, what is the name of Mel Blanc's autobiography? Hint

Eh...What's Up Doc?

Whose Voice is That?

A Man of a Thousand Voices

That's Not All Folks

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Question 6 of 10

6. Mel was in a near fatal accident in 1961 and he was in a coma for three weeks. What did the doctors do to get him to respond to questions? Hint

Give him medication to reduce swelling in his brain

Asked him "Are you getting up today Mel?"

Nothing - he woke up on his own

Asked him "How are you today, Bugs Bunny?"

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which character on "The Flintstones" was done by Mel? Hint

Bamm Bamm

Barney Rubble

Wilma Flintstone

Betty Rubble

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following characters did Mel portray on "The Jack Benny Show"? Hint

Sylvester the Cat

Sy, the Little Mexican

Costello

Ed the Janitor

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was Mel's last original character? Hint

Twiki the Robot

Heathcliff

Speed Buggy

Marvin the Martian

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Question 10 of 10

10. Did Mel Blanc ever retire?

Yes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which character was Mel Blanc's favourite?

Answer: Bugs Bunny

When Mel was creating a voice for Bugs Bunny, he thought Bugs was a "bit of a stinker" and he was trying to decide which accent was tougher - a Brooklyn or a Bronx accent. He couldn't decide and therefore combined the two, and created the voice we now all know as Bugs Bunny.

2. What was the first Warner Bros. cartoon to feature Mel's voice?

Answer: Picador Porky

"Picador Porky" was released March 13, 1937 and was directed by Tex Avery.

3. Was Mel Blanc allergic to carrots?

Answer: No

This is a myth. During an interview, Mel Blanc said that he loves carrots especially if they are cooked a little bit.

4. In 1944 Mel Blanc became the first voice actor in the profession to do what?

Answer: Receive a screen credit for his voice work

His contract in 1944 required a credit reading "Voice characterization by Mel Blanc". This was written in after Mel was refused a raise.

5. Published in 1989, what is the name of Mel Blanc's autobiography?

Answer: That's Not All Folks

"That's Not All Folks" was written by Mel Blanc and Philip Bashe. It is the story of Mel Blanc form the time he was born, through the years of establishing his career and up until he was 80 years old.

6. Mel was in a near fatal accident in 1961 and he was in a coma for three weeks. What did the doctors do to get him to respond to questions?

Answer: Asked him "How are you today, Bugs Bunny?"

Apparently Mel answered the doctor's questions in Bugs Bunny's voice. The doctor then proceeded to ask him questions about other characters such as Porky Pig. Mel claimed to have no recollection of this but had been told of the incident by his wife and son who were both present at the time. In his autobiography, Mel gives Bugs Bunny credit with saving his life.

7. Which character on "The Flintstones" was done by Mel?

Answer: Barney Rubble

With the exception of 1961 when he was in a coma, Mel did the voiceovers for Barney Rubble from 1960 until his death in 1989.

8. Which of the following characters did Mel portray on "The Jack Benny Show"?

Answer: Sy, the Little Mexican

Mel played Sy, the Little Mexican on both Jack Benny's radio and tv shows. In several clips Jack Benny can be seen trying to keep a straight face.

9. Who was Mel's last original character?

Answer: Heathcliff

Heathcliff ran for 25 episodes from 1980 until 1982.

10. Did Mel Blanc ever retire?

Answer: No

In an interview, Mel said he wife used to talk to him about retiring. His response? "What for? I never want to stop. When I kick off, well, I kick off".

Source: Author shorstuf285

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