Mel Blanc, the amazing voice artist who brought our hero Speedy Gonzales to life, is the man behind this November 1957 novelty record, The Hat I Got for Christmas is Too Beeg:
Mas…Speedy Gonzales: ‘Hat I Got for Christmas Is Too Beeg’ (videos)
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Racist? Jack Benny meets a ‘Mexican’ at the airport (video)
This classic Jack Benny routine with Mel Blanc from the 1960s make for major LULz. But is this vintage comedy sketch racist, just old school or both? Mel Blanc talks in a “Mexican” accent but does his portrayal demean Mexicans? How about his wardrobe? What do you think?
Mas…Racist? Jack Benny meets a ‘Mexican’ at the airport (video)