Jim Cummings Welcomes Townsend Coleman On Podcast Featuring Fraggle Rock’s Gobo
Renowned voice actors come together to discuss puppetry and animation.
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Jim Cummings, known for his extensive work as a filmmaker and voice actor, recently welcomed fellow voice acting legend Townsend Coleman to his podcast. In an Instagram post shared with his followers, Cummings highlighted their discussion of Coleman’s role as Gobo from the beloved puppet series Fraggle Rock.
In the Instagram post, Jim Cummings spotlighted their conversation about Coleman’s iconic role as Gobo from the beloved puppet series Fraggle Rock. Giving Coleman a shoutout, he captioned the post: “Gobo from Fraggle Rock! Thanks to @ibtalkn for joining me on @jimcummingspod this week. Link in bio!”
Voice Acting Legends Unite
Coleman is widely recognized for his voice work as Gobo in Fraggle Rock, but perhaps even more famously as Michelangelo in the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles animated series. The post’s hashtags highlight both properties, with #fragglerock and #teenagemutantninjaturtles showcasing the iconic 80s and 90s characters discussed during their conversation.
Recent Podcast Guests And Projects
This isn’t the first notable voice actor to join Cummings on his podcast. Just days earlier, he posted about having Rolonda Watts on the show, noting their connection through the animated series Curious George, where they played Professor Wiseman and Chef Pisghetti, respectively.
“Professor Wiseman and Chef Pisghetti reunite on @jimcummingspod as the amazing @rolondawatts joins me this week!” Cummings shared in that post, continuing his theme of connecting with fellow voice acting professionals.
Film Career And Current Projects
Beyond the podcast, Cummings has been actively promoting his film “The King of Kings.” Several recent Instagram posts highlight the movie, including one featuring voice actor James Arnold Taylor discussing how the film is “the next must-watch family classic.
The filmmaker has been showcasing various aspects of the movie, from dramatic scenes to behind-the-scenes content, using social media to build awareness for the theatrical release.
Fans looking to meet Cummings in person have an opportunity coming up, as he recently announced his participation in Nostalgia Con Denver scheduled for April 25-27. This convention appearance suggests his continued engagement with fans of classic animation and voice acting.
The podcast featuring Coleman appears to be part of Cummings’ ongoing exploration of voice acting history and the people behind beloved animated characters from the 80s and 90s. By bringing together these iconic voices, the podcast serves as entertainment and documentation of animation history through the perspectives of the performers who helped shape it.
For those interested in hearing the full conversation between Cummings and Coleman discussing Gobo from Fraggle Rock, Michelangelo from TMNT, and likely other iconic characters from their extensive careers, the podcast episode is available through the link in Jim Cummings’ Instagram bio.
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