Jeff Bergman The Magic of Saturday Morning Cartoons

Jeff Bergman The Magic of Saturday Morning Cartoons

From The Jeremiah Show: Pop Culture, Music Icons Food Gods by Jeremiah D. Higgins | Culinary, Pop Culture and Music Expert

June 5, 2026 · 1h 3m · Season 21 · Episode 22

About this episode

Jeff Bergman shares his journey as the voice of Bugs Bunny and discusses the impact of Saturday morning cartoons on his life and career.

Jeff Bergman: The Voice Behind Bugs Bunny, Looney Tunes & Toy Story 5 What happens when a kid who loved Saturday morning cartoons grows up to become the voice of Bugs Bunny? On this episode of The Jeremiah Show, I sit down with legendary voice actor and master impressionist Jeff Bergman, the only performer officially chosen to succeed the great Mel Blanc as the voice of Bugs Bunny and many of the beloved Looney Tunes characters. Jeff shares the remarkable story of tracking down his childhood hero, Mel Blanc, to a hotel room in Pittsburgh, where a brief conversation would ultimately change the course of his life. We discuss imagination, childhood memories, the art of becoming someone else, and the responsibility of preserving characters that have shaped generations of fans. Along the way, Jeff performs several unforgettable voices, including Bugs Bunny, Yosemite Sam, Sylvester, Porky Pig, and even a spot-on Robert De Niro impression. He also reflects on stepping into one of entertainment's most iconic legacies, carrying the Looney Tunes torch for more than four decades, and what it means to be a custodian of our childhood memories. We also discuss his upcoming role as Mr…

People in this episode

Host: Jeremiah D. Higgins

Guest: Jeff Bergman

Topics covered

  • voice acting
  • animation
  • childhood memories
  • impressionist art
  • entertainment legacy

Keywords

  • Bugs Bunny
  • Looney Tunes
  • voice actor
  • Saturday morning cartoons
  • impressions
  • Toy Story 5
  • Mel Blanc
  • childhood memories

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Looney Tunes, Six Flags

Products: Toy Story 5

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