"I have long been a fan of Harpo Marx, having
read Harpo Speaks, so I was naturally curious as to the point of view of
his son. I bought the book on a lark, hoping that it would be, if not
at least interesting, then perhaps it
would have some funny family stories. To my delight, the book was
insightful, fun and yes, interesting. Bill Marx has a good speaking
voice and the stories are presented in a way that make you feel as if
you are sitting on the couch in his home, sipping a warm beverage and
speaking to him in person. I enjoyed it and am very happy that I have
this in my collection. I will recommend this to friends and know that
they will enjoy it as much as I have."
- J.A., Audible listener, Salt
Lake City, UT, USA, 01-06-12
Voiced by Alan Reed Jr. with Bill Marx as Fred Allen, commentary by Joe Bevilacqua An
audio biography/documentary with rare interviews of Alan Reed and Joe
Barbera, re-mastered audio of Reed's radio, TV and film work.
A lively tribute to the life of
character actor and cartoon voice Alan Reed, spiced by background music
and audio clips of radio/TV shows and movies. Most of it is read by
Alan Reed Jr. (whose father had died in 1977) but there are some bits
spoken by Reed himself from 1970s interviews. Joe Barbera is heard
commenting on Alan's work with The Flintstones (as Fred) and the
creation of the series. Bill Marx narrates some letters Fred Allen
wrote to Reed.
Teddy Bergman, later to become Alan Reed, was determined
to be a stage actor, including a job in Oklahoma City and a dramatic
academy. He found his way into what we now call old time radio
(comedy/drama) and there are many clips of hilarious or dramatic
moments from Baby Snooks, The Shadow, Fred Allen (where he did the
Falstaff character), The Mel Blanc Show (an early partnership, years
before they played Fred and Barney). Movie clips, too, and it's amazing
to hear all the parts Alan played over the years. Joe Bevilacqua, who
turns up doing some narration, puts in backing music and various clips
which make this a nostalgia trip into the Golden Age of Radio. I really
enjoyed all the clips, the inside info, and the journey into the life
of a skillful character actor--the man who decided the best way to
express Fred Flintstone's exuberance at life was to shout out, "Yabba
Dabba Doo!"
- Bob Nelson (review on Audible.com)
Joe Bev's Waterlogg Productions offers new autobiography of the voice of Fred Flintstone
Yabba Dabba Doo! The Alan Reed
Story: audiobook available on CD, Kindle, Audible, Amazon, Blackberry,
Android, iTunes, iPhone, iPad, iPod
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PRLog (Press Release) - Oct 27, 2011 - New from Waterlogg Productions!
The autobiography of the voice of Fred Flintstone is brought to life by
veteran radio-theater producer Joe Bevilacqua and Alan Reed Jr.
This
5-hour unabridged audiobook is enhanced with rare interviews with Alan
Reed himself, an interview with Joe Barbera, and clips from Reed's
radio, TV, and film career, including The Fred Allen Show, The Shadow,
The Life of Riley, Life with Luigi, Duffy's Tavern, The Postman Always
Rings Twice, Viva Zapata, Breakfast at Tiffany's, and The Flintstones.
Veteran
radio dramatist and award-winning NPR and Sirius -XM Radio contributor
Joe Bevilacqua is still telling stories 40 years after his father first
bought him a tape record when his was 12. Now, 52, Joe Bev. has put out
25 new audiobooks many in a radio theater style, and some featuring
classic characters of the past.
"I grew up loving the classic cartoons of Hanna-Barbera," beams Bevilacqua, who adds, "I am very happy to share the life of the man who coined the phrase 'Yabba Dabba Doo!"
Yabba
Dabba Doo! The Alan Reed Story autobiography audiobook is available on
CD, Kindle, Audible, Amazon, Blackberry, Android, iTunes, iPhone, iPad,
iPod at joebev.com.
The print book which can be purchased at: amazon.com.
See Joe Bev LIVE October 29th, 8:00pm at Shadowland Theatre in Ellenville, NY.
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Waterlogg
Productions is a multi-media entertainment company founded by husband
and wife team Joe Bevilacqua & Lorie Kellogg. Their combined talents spanning over 40 years have garnered many awards in radio. In 2009 Waterlogg Production ventured into the world of audio books and in 2011 video.
Feel free to contact them for your audio, video and entertainment needs.
It was the beginning of summer. June. Last day of school. The smell of cut grass as a walk up our driveway. Clear blue sky. Sun on my face and arms. Dad trimming a bush in front of our house.
I remember the day so well because it was the day my future was set. I soon became an audio artist.
I had been drawing a series of silly nine panel cartoons of Willaby and the Professor, as I called them then. Hundreds of pages. Serialized. In Hanna-Barbera style. Ring around the mouth.
Today my work is enjoyed around the world. That makes me happy!
But how can audio be art? Tune in next time and find out...
Best to you all,
Joe Bev.
Joe Bevilacqua is a veteran award-winning actor, writer, author and producer. His audio is available at Amazon, iTunes, and Audible for Kindle, Blackberry, Android, iPhone, iPod or iPad download, or CD purchase or rental.Find out more!
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