Paul Frees, the most in demand voice actor not named Mel Blanc, has one other thing in common with Blanc.
They have both recorded records.
While Blanc did novelty records, usually in character, Frees wrote and recorded "Portrait of a Fool", released on Hanna-Barbera's record label in 1966. Backed by the legendary studio musician collective, the Wrecking Crew, Frees' modest effort had slipped under the radar until it was uncovered by a fellow on YouTube.
We really do have to do a feature on Hanna-Barbera Records, as Frees was part of a short talent roster that also included Danny Hutton (later of Three Dog Night) and Laurie Johnson, who composed the theme to The Avengers.
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