Career Reframe Christian Kolberg used to work for the local newspaper publisher. Then he realized he had a knack for auctioneering. That's him to the right, and him with me on the far right at the recent "Chefs for Kids" Gala fundraiser...dressed as Cap'n Hook for the Neverland-themed event....
Christian Kolberg used to work for the local newspaper publisher. Then he realized he had a knack for auctioneering. That's him to the right, and him with me on the far right at the recent "Chefs for Kids" Gala fundraiser...dressed as Cap'n Hook for the Neverland-themed event. Christian doesn't...
This is not just some news-guy-wanna-be-voice-actor rant. This is open-your-eyes-'cause-voice-acting-is-everywhere-in-the-news chant. For instance, didja see E.G. Daily's appearance on The Voice the other night? The voice of Tommy Pickles in RugRats, ButterCup in the PowerPuff Girls, and as...
The voice of Hal Douglas is iconic. In fact, there is still plenty of debate about whether Douglas or Lafontaine most deserves to be associated with the phrase "In a World" because so many of the trailers he's voiced start with those 3 words.. He's darn-near done it all, and still going. Disney,...
During the Grammy's last night I spent more than hour on the web seeking the name of the (obviously accomplished) live female announcer on CBS for the big show. The frustrating search turned up nothing (and I'm pretty good at this). I checked all over...CBS sites, Grammy sites, LA Times,...
Even that title doesn't do it justice. But what would? The passions of politics are SO polarized these days that no one can say or do ANYTHING. Here's the story. I take no sides. "A voice-over actor — best known for telling viewers they can save 15 percent or more on car insurance — says he...
After a long day trolling the exhibit aisles at NAB (Nat'l Assoc of Broadcasters) in Las Vegas, George Whittam shows up at my TV station promptly as my 5 o'clock evening newscast begins. Great! He's got with him a sharkfin-shaped, zippered nylon carry-bag, and I KNOW it's the Harlan Hogan...
There are stories and then there are stories. Here’s why the personal story is the only good story: Story 1: The Las Vegas unemployment rate topped 13% last month. This is a true story, one that appeared as an item on many news products in Las Vegas. It is accurate, timely,...
Lunch with friends at a VERY busy Katz's diner on Houston. More food than I can possibly eat. CourVO
Ah, the month all procrastinators hate! This is it, after all…no more putting off IFF you want to get it done this year (serious procrastinators cheerily look to 2010 with no shame or guilt). So here’s a short checklist of things you may want to consider for your voice-acting business before New...