16M views · 466K reactions | Voice actor Mel Blanc was perhaps best known for voicing characters from the "Looney Tunes," and shared a few of his characters with Gene Shalit on #TODAYShow in 1982. | Today Show | Facebook

Mel Blanc, born May 30, 1908, in San Francisco, began his career in radio, showcasing his vocal versatility. In 1937, he joined Warner Bros., becoming the voice of iconic Looney Tunes characters like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Porky Pig. His talent for creating distinct voices defined the cartoons’ success. Blanc’s career spanned over five decades, earning him the nickname “Man of a Thousand Voices.” He voiced nearly every major Looney Tunes character, improvising catchphrases like “What’s up,