Podcast appearances and mentions of Jim Meskimen

On the show James Ross Meskimen  American actor, comedian and impressionist. He has appeared in films for director Ron Howard, as well as films by Paul Thomas Anderson and Garry Marshall. He has also been the voice of several JibJab videos.Fonseca talks about The last of US, Star Wars Day June 12th, Alan Cumming is back with the XMEN.Hank Azaria says good bye Apu?

I'm seeing double here...four Jims! That's right, this week it's time for some "Jimpressions" as world-renowned celebrity impersonator Jim Meskimen joins us on the show to showcase his incredible voice talent and discuss his storied career.Listen on Spotify: bit.ly/4fHWwxa Listen on Apple: bit.ly/3AmUYZi Support on Patreon: patreon.com/jimcummingspodcast Order a Cameo from Jim: cameo.com/toondinjimcummingsCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Four Finger Discount (Simpsons) - spreaker.com/show/four-finger-discount-simpsons-podcastGoin' Down To South Park - spreaker.com/show/goin-down-to-south-parkThe Movie Guide with Leonard Maltin - http://www.themovieguidepodcast.comThe One About Friends - spreaker.com/show/the-one-about-friends-podcastSpeaKing Of The Hill - spreaker.com/show/speaking-of-the-hill-a-king-of-the-hill-Talking Seinfeld - spreaker.com/show/talking-seinfeldBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/toon-d-in-with-jim-cummings--5863067/support.

JONI LABAQUI Contest Director, Writers and Illustrators of the Future – Biography Joni Labaqui has been the Director of the Writers of the Future Contest since 1995 and is also proud to have been present at Author Services when L. Ron Hubbard launched the Contest in the early 1980s, working with every Coordinating Judge - of both Contests ever since. Find out more at: www.WritersOfTheFuture.com JIM MESKIMEN Actor, Voice Actor, Impressionist – Biography As a professional actor for nearly thirty years Jim has appeared in the films Apollo 13, The Grinch, Frost/Nixon, The Punisher, Not Forgotten, There Will Be Blood and many others. Some of Jim's TV credits include Friends, Whose Line is it, Anyway?, Fresh Prince of Bel Air, Castle, Lie to Me and Rules of Engagement. In the 1980's & 90's he had a thriving career as a man-on-the-street interviewer for improvised TV and radio campaigns for grocery stores, bank cards, coffee makers, and a host of other clients that won awards for several major advertising agencies. A professional artist, Jim exhibits and sells his realist oil paintings. As a designer/cartoonist, he created dozens of characters, weapons and vehicles for the original "Thundercats" animated series. Jim continues to dazzle audiences with his improvisational skills and appears regularly on L.A. stages. Meskimen is married to actress Tamra Meskimen and they have a daughter, Taylor Meskimen. His mother is Golden Globe and Emmy-nominated actress Marion Ross of Happy Days (1974) and the critically-acclaimed series, Brooklyn Bridge (1991). Find out more about Jim at,... JimMeskimen.com

JIM MESKIMEN CELEBRITY IMPRESSIONIST Biography Jim Meskimen is an accomplished actor, improviser and voice artist whose work is well-known to TV and film audiences. He appeared on the British series Whose Line Is It Anyway? (1988) several times, and was a recurring character on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) for two seasons.  He has worked with director Ron Howard on five of his films, including The Paper (1994), Apollo 13 (1995), Ed-tv (1999), How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) and Frost/Nixon (2008). He has also worked in two films by director Paul Thomas Anderson.  A professional artist, Jim exhibits and sells his realist oil paintings. As a designer/cartoonist, he created dozens of characters, weapons and vehicles for the original "Thundercat's" animated series. Jim continues to dazzle audiences with his improvisational skills and appears regularly on L.A. stages. Meskimen is married to actress Tamra Meskimen and they have a daughter, Taylor Meskimen.  His mother is Golden Globe and Emmy-nominated actress Marion Ross of Happy Days (1974) and the critically-acclaimed series, Brooklyn Bridge (1991). - IMDb Mini Biography By: Anonymous -------------------------------------------------------------------------- https://jimmeskimen.com/bio/ Who is Jim Meskimen? As a professional actor for nearly thirty years Jim has appeared in the films Apollo 13, The Grinch, Frost/Nixon, The Punisher, Not Forgotten, There Will Be Blood and many others.  Some of Jim's TV credits include Friends, Whose Line is it, Anyway?, Fresh Prince of Bel Air, Castle, Lie to Me and Rules of Engagement. In the 1980's & 90's he had a thriving career as a man-on-the-street interviewer for improvised TV and radio campaigns for grocery stores, bank cards, coffee makers, and a host of other clients that won awards for several major advertising agencies.    

Send us a textWhat happens when the Church of Scientology and the LAPD join forces during the holiday season? We're pulling back the curtain on this unlikely partnership, revealing both the glitz and the controversies. From the festive "Scientology Christmas Stories" at the Celebrity Center in Hollywood to the financial dealings that link stars like John Travolta and Tom Cruise with law enforcement, we tackle the complex web of influence and intrigue. You'll hear about uniformed LAPD officers taking the stage, the fundraising efforts that raise eyebrows, and the ripple effects this has on community relations.Our Thanksgiving took a unique twist this year, and we're taking you along for the ride. Broadcasting from our new studio in Colorado, Claire and I decided to bring the holiday spirit to our friends Mike and Christie in their home instead of hosting as usual. Between recounting our fishing adventures in Florida and showcasing some holiday decorations crafted by our talented friend Leah, we're offering you a glimpse into our world beyond the microphones. Expect heartfelt stories, a touch of humor, and an appreciation for the connections that make this season special.But the conversation doesn't stop at personal anecdotes. We dive into the murky waters of social media monitoring within Scientology, spotlighting actor Jim Meskimen's role as a so-called "Facebook police" operative. From his efforts to sever friendships to the broader implications for ex-members like us, we explore the surreal landscape of online surveillance. Plus, find out about our ongoing support for the Aftermath Foundation through quirky giveaways and merchandise that spark joy and raise awareness. Join us for a candid look at the intersection of celebrity, spirituality, and society.Support the showBFG Store - http://blownforgood-shop.fourthwall.com/Blown For Good on Audible - https://www.amazon.com/Blown-for-Good-Marc-Headley-audiobook/dp/B07GC6ZKGQ/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=Blown For Good Website: http://blownforgood.com/PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2131160/shareApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blown-for-good-behind-the-iron-curtain-of-scientology/id1671284503 Spotify: ...

Golden Voice narrator Edoardo Ballerini joins AudioFile's Michele Cobb to discuss narrating one of this year's best in Mulit-Voice audiobooks, the oral history WHEN THE SEA CAME ALIVE, edited by Garrett M. Graff. Edoardo tells listeners about the challenges of narrating audiobooks that include so many voices—here, there were 26 narrators performing 700 real-life historical figures. It's an impressive and moving listen, and deep exploration into those who participated in D-Day. Read AudioFile's review of WHEN THE SEA CAME ALIVE. Published by Simon & Schuster Audio. AudioFile's 2024 Best Multi-Voice Audiobooks are: DANGEROUS VISIONS by Harlan Ellison [Ed.], read by Mara Wilson, Jim Meskimen, Simon Vance, Steven Jay Cohen, Johnny Heller, Edoardo Ballerini, Dion Graham, et al. GEORGE ORWELL'S 1984 by George Orwell, Joe White [Adapt.], read by Andrew Garfield, Cynthia Erivo, Andrew Scott, Tom Hardy, Chukwudi Iwuji, Romesh Ranganathan, Natasia Demetriou, Francesca Mills, Alex Lawther, Katie Leung HOW WOMEN MADE MUSIC by Alison Fensterstock [Ed.], Ann Powers [Intro.], National Public Radio, read by Alison Fensterstock, Ann Powers, et al. JOURNEY'S END by R.C. Sherriff, read by James Callis, Josh Cole, Jack Cutmore-Scott, Tobias Echeverria, Adam Godley, Ian Ogilvy, Darren Richardson, Simon Templeman, Matthew Wolf MOON CALLED by Patricia Briggs, read by Khaya Fraites, Gregory Linington, Christopher McLinden, Rayner Gabriel, Chris Stinson, Renee Dorian, and a Full Cast WHEN THE SEA CAME ALIVE by Garrett M. Graff [Ed.], read by Edoardo Ballerini, Garrett M. Graff [Note], and a Full Cast Find the full list of 2024 Best Audiobooks on our website. Today's episode is brought to you by Brilliance Publishing. The Sound of Storytelling. Discover your next great listen at https://www.brilliancepublishing.com/ Edoardo Ballerini photo by Ed Brantley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chatting With Sherri welcomes actor, improviser and voice artist Jim Meskimen! Jim Meskimen is an accomplished actor, improviser and voice artist whose work has been seen and heard on television, in movies and on stage for many years. He is a veteran of hundreds of TV and radio commercials, for AT&T, IBM, Subaru, Tic-Tacs, Quality Inns Hotels, and many others. He has appeared on series television in Whose Line is it, Anyway?, a British comedy-improv show now seen on Comedy Central, and in a recurring role on The Fresh Prince of Bel Air. Other television credits include Seinfeld, Third Rock from the Sun, Grace Under Fire, Ned and Stacey, Seven Days, Family Matters and To Have and To Hold. Jim's feature film debut was in Ron Howard's The Paper (1993), starring Michael Keaton and Glenn Close. He was featured as a mission controller in the hit Universal movie, Apollo 13 starring Tom Hanks and Kevin Bacon. He recently was seen in the Touchstone pictures comedy The Other Sister directed by Garry Marshall, and in Ed TV directed by Ron Howard. He also completed a featured role in Inherit The Wind for MGM, starring George C. Scott and Jack Lemmon that aired on Showtime and NBC. Jim played officer Who-Lihan in "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" for Director Ron Howard.   

One of the foremost voice impressionists in the country, Jim Meskimen is perhaps best known for his voiceover work in cartoons and video games. 

Once again, Mark and Allen were extremely lucky to spend time with another fantastic guest during a Pawnee Spotlight interview, this time around the middle of May 2024. It was fascinating to talk to Jim about not only his take on the always entertaining M.C. Martin Housely, but also voice overs and impressions, his childhood growing up as the son of Marion Ross, and many other interesting topics.  Jim was a tremendously kind and gracious guest on our show, and we are proud to have one of the only occurences in the world of an honest-to-God "Swanson-Off"! If you're confused at this (and you should be), tune in to see what we're talking about! We've said it before, and will say it once more here, this was yet another in a stream of incredible guests we've had the privilege to have on our show ... A fantastic Pawnee Spotlight featuring a tremendous multi-talented guest! We hope you all enjoy this as much as we did.Visit Jim at https://jimmeskimen.com/ and on Instagram @jimpressions

Jim, Tamra, and Taylor Meskimen along with British actor Victoria Summer, recorded the "L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 40" audiobook. Listen as they discuss how they create the voices that bring these stories to life. We also discuss the value of art in creating a safe space to experience life outside our comfort zone.

Okay, look. Let's face facts. The series is ending. This wonderful, beloved sitcom, full of equal parts laughs and heart, is coming to a close. No doubt, it's a hard thing to contemplate for anyone, but it's just POSSIBLE that one of the guys is having a harder time than the other. Look, you have to understand, this isn't just a silly little hobby ... this gig has generated monetary kickbacks, medical benefits, travel opportunities, being asked to speak at conventions, movie deals ... and that's just the tip of the iceberg. We're not even mentioning all of the other fringe benefits, such as working with world class scientists and engineers to build what is frighteningly close to a sentient AI, or even (slightly flawed) time travel! I mean ... wow. It's so much, that it's ALMOST like we're just making this up. To imagine all that suddenly ending, well ... It's a little scary. But fans of the show deserve the truth. So, ugly or not, we're going to give you a peek into what has been going on, as well as our sincere assurance that the finale review is COMING!  We promise.  No, really ... we pinky promise.  Just like Leslie.  And if you can't believe a pinky promise ... well, then I guess the world is in worse shape than we ever imagined.  So bear with us just a few more weeks.  You won't be disappointed, and it'll be worth the wait.  We pinky promise.

Actor, Comedian and Impressionist. Jim Meskimen, joins Ethan today to share how he got in the best shape of his life. Ethan and Jim talk about various ways of eating and the exercise plans they have tried over the years, along with what they do now that they find sustainable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's only been a few months, and secrets in the bunker are piling up. If you're just joining us: The Asian Coalition, an alliance between Russia, China, and a smattering of other countries have presumably dropped nuclear bombs on U.S. soil sending survivors underground. Among them is Ele, Zander, and Orson — three military-trained children, who band together to make the best of their new lives underground.This episode stars Ana Telfer,  Darius Marquis Johnson, Jeffrey Larson, Jessica Buddah, Alice Bang, and Kevin Holloway-Harris, and features Jim Meskimen and Joseph Rudd.Support the Show.Black Rain is a fictional podcast by American Pantheon. It was created by Chadwick Harman and produced by Scott Lucas, Scott McKinney, and Chadwick Harman.© American Pantheon, ltd. liability co. All rights reserved. Black Rain is listener-supported!

Jim Meskimen, actor and master impressionist, talks about his life in show biz Saturday with Gary and Suzanne in this Friday's edition of Mantz and Mitchell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim Meskimen, actor and master impressionist, talks about his life in show biz Saturday with Gary and Suzanne in this Friday's edition of Mantz and Mitchell.

Jimpressions Actor, voice actor, master impressionist, or Jimpressionist, as this case would have it, Jim Meskimen stops by to chat with us. Jim talks with us about his career, growing up with a mother on a popular sitcom, working as the art and creative director on the original Thundercats series, being an actor, and so much more! Checking out his show - The Big Door Prize on Apple TV Plus - Season 2 just launched! For more on Jim Meskimen, please visit the following - Youtube - Jimpressions Instagram - @jimmeskimen Website - www.jimmeskimen.com www.theactingcenterla.com For more on our show partners - Storylines Video Editor - https://www.storylines.video Tee See Tee (Use Code FSF15) - www.teeseetee.com Monkey Cult Coffee (use code FSF10) - https://monkeycultcoffee.com/ Level Up Sabers https://bit.ly/FSFLevelUpSabers Win free loot - sign up here - www.fsfpopcast.com/contact Tim Beisiegels articles - https://couchsoup.com/author/byeseagull For more on our Show - Join our Patreon https://patreon.com/fsfpopcast Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/cpry4fCDTq Visit our website - https://www.fsfpopcast.com FSF PopCast on Twitter, Instagram, and Threads - @fsfpopcast

Jimpressions Actor, voice actor, master impressionist, or Jimpressionist, as this case would have it, Jim Meskimen stops by to chat with us. Jim talks with us about his career, growing up with a mother on a popular sitcom, working as the art and creative director on the original Thundercats series, being an actor, and so much more! Checking out his show - The Big Door Prize on Apple TV Plus - Season 2 just launched! For more on Jim Meskimen, please visit the following - Youtube - Jimpressions Instagram - @jimmeskimen Website - www.jimmeskimen.com www.theactingcenterla.com For more on our show partners - Storylines Video Editor - https://www.storylines.video Tee See Tee (Use Code FSF15) - www.teeseetee.com Monkey Cult Coffee (use code FSF10) - https://monkeycultcoffee.com/ Level Up Sabers https://bit.ly/FSFLevelUpSaber Win free loot - sign up here - www.fsfpopcast.com/contact Tim Beisiegels articles - https://couchsoup.com/author/byeseagull For more on our Show - Join our Patreon https://patreon.com/fsfpopcast Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/cpry4fCDTq Visit our website - https://www.fsfpopcast.com FSF PopCast on Twitter, Instagram, and Threads - @fsfpopcast

This week Mark and Allen break down the Episode where Ron first learns April and Andy will be moving away to Washington DC!  With the Harvest Festival once again in full swing, Ben's busy congressional campaign continues, and he and Leslie make the call to skip a few Festival-related things, one of which is the "Pie-Mary", a Southern Indiana tradition where the wives of congressional candidates face off in a pie-baking contest ... something which Leslie would have refused to participate in anyway due to its antiquated and retrogressive nature. Unfortunately, several reporters pounce on this, which, combined with the yellow journalism of Mike Patterson, quickly makes this a point of controversy. Not wanting to make things harder for Ben, Leslie decides to reverse her position and participate in the Pie-Mary ... but unfortunately, THIS gets the attention of the Indiana Organization of Women, who threaten to protest both Leslie and Ben at the event. Scrambling to figure out the right move, Ben comes up with an idea that would sidestep the controversy, refocus the campaign on the candidate, and flip the antiquated tradition on its head ... HE'S going to enter the Pie-Mary instead of Leslie.  Meanwhile, April informs Ron that she is about to move to Washington with Andy to take on a new job. Ron tells her that she has to return the key to his house. April realises that she has changed the hiding place of the key, and that she left a trail of clues, the first being 4 human teeth and a Twilight ticket stub. She and Andy tell Ron, but Ron is very excited to solve this mystery. They first visit Donna, who informs them that she and April watched that movie together years ago, when April removed her wisdom teeth. Donna also informs them that April also visited the shoeshine stand that day. The trio runs to the shoeshine stand, only to find that it was removed during the remodeling of the city hall.  Finally, during the search for Ron's key, Andy finds a small brown box where April used to hide things outside in the City Hall courtyard. The box did NOT contain Ron's key, but it DID contain Jerry's wedding ring that he lost down the sewer grate 6 years ago. Jerry is overjoyed to have it again, but then in typical Jerry Gergich fashion ... drops it in the sewer grate  ... AGAIN. As Jerry attempts to fish the ring out, Donna notices him, and chooses to stay with him and keep him company. Donna and Jerry enjoy each other's company, reminiscing with each other about the old days. As Jerry ends up losing more and more things down the grate, Donna keeps things light by laughing about it and ordering them dinner.  As always, we tackle the tough questions, such as ... Does Ben have any ideas about redefining what a pie is? Are there more clues to find, or is this a dead end? How does Donna feel about hanging out with Jerry all day? Can Ben entering the Pie-Mary instead of Leslie prevent the IoW from protesting? Will Ron ever get his key back? Does Jerry get an earful when he returns home? Will any other protestors rise up to complain about anything political or pie related? Will April ever get satisfying closure from Ron? Will Jerry ever get his wedding ring back?  Loyal viewers, this looks like a great episode with a lot of nice callbacks, but will it live up to the hype? Could it be a perfect 10? Stay tuned to find out! Many thanks to our wonderful sponsor ... The Calzone Zone.

Today on another encore edition of the Rarified Heir Podcast, we are talking to actor/impressionist Jim Meskimen, son of actor Marion Ross. We speak to Jim (and his many guises – he really has an amazing ear for voices) about growing up the child of everyone's favorite TV mum, Mrs. C., Marion Cunningham from the 70s TV juggernaut Happy Days. We also delve into his mother's ‘issues' with her onscreen husband Tom Bosley but you are going to have to read her book, My Days: happy and Otherwise for those juicy details. Our conversation with Jim centers around his years growing up with a single parent mother who struggled to make it in Hollywood after her divorce from Jim's father. But we also talk about the salad days as well – checking out the set of Happy Days and the very homey, family atmosphere that show provided.  What started as a chance meeting with a casting director led his mother to becoming a household name in very little time at all. We also spoke to Jim about his years acting in film and TV and commercials (he was Colonel Sanders after all in numerous KFC ads), his then-recent film Gaslight as well as his ‘breakthrough' on America's Got Talent with his amazing impressions, I mean Jim-pressions. (Ahem). Plus we hear some terrific stories about Rich Little, Phyllis Diller and Clark Gable that you won't want to miss. This is the Rarified Heir Podcast. Another child of a celebrity, interviewed by a child of a celebrity. Take a listen.

Cheyenne and the Miltary Police are desperately trying to make room for everyone in the bunker, meanwhile, Zander makes a terrible discovery. If you're just joining us: The Asian Coalition, an alliance between Russia, China, and a smattering of other countries have presumably dropped nuclear bombs on U.S. soil sending survivors underground. Among them is Ele, Zander, and Orson — three military-trained children, who band together to make the best of their new lives underground.This episode stars Ana Telfer,  Darius Marquis Johnson, Jeffrey Larson, Jessica Buddah, Alice Bang, and Kevin Holloway-Harris, and features Jim Meskimen and Joseph Rudd.Support the showBlack Rain is a fictional podcast by American Pantheon. It was created by Chadwick Harman and produced by Scott Lucas, Scott McKinney, and Chadwick Harman.© American Pantheon, ltd. liability co. All rights reserved. Black Rain is listener-supported!

This week we talk with the legendary Jim Meskimen about his voice acting career which credits include Thundercats, the Batman Arkham games, to his work on Who's Line Is It Anyway? and improv comedy, his work in film, and visiting his famous mother (Mrs. Cunningham!) on the set of Happy Days, and we didn't even scratch the surface of his decades long career. www.instagram.com/JimPressionswww.jimmeskimen.comJoin our Patreon for early access to episodes and monthly Patreon-only content at www.patreon.com/OMPodcastEmail us at OpenMicersPodcast@gmail.comwww.openmicers.comLinktr.ee/OpenMicersPodcast Follow us on Instagram, X, & Tik Tok: @OpenMicers, @JayFunktastic, @JacobCCraig, @JacobCraigComedyVisit www.BrezCoffeeCo.com and use the code “OMPodcast” at checkout for 10% off of your order! Watch us LIVE every monday night at 7:30 pm central at www.youtube.com/@jayfunktastic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fen and Zander discover a mysterious signal, while Ele and Orson make a bet over the future of the bunker.If you're just joining us: The Asian Coalition, an alliance between Russia, China, and a smattering of other countries has presumably dropped nuclear bombs on U.S. soil sending survivors underground. Among them is Ele, Zander, and Orson — three military-trained children, who band together to make the best of their new lives underground.This episode stars Ana Telfer,  Darius Marquis Johnson, Jeffrey Larson, Jessica Buddah, Alice Bang, and Kevin Holloway-Harris, and features Jim Meskimen and Joseph Rudd.Support the showBlack Rain is a fictional podcast by American Pantheon. It was created by Chadwick Harman and produced by Scott Lucas, Scott McKinney, and Chadwick Harman.© American Pantheon, ltd. liability co. All rights reserved. Black Rain is listener-supported!

As you might expect from the title, this week Mark and Allen are combing over the details of Season 6 in the way only they can do. There's a lot of stuff in this one, including interviews, some delightful banter, and a lot of fun. As always, we tackle the tough questions, such as ... What interviews are we talking about? Will our score analysis be interesting? How does Season 6 compare to past seasons? All this and MORE coming up right now! Stick around, true believers. C'mon. You know you wanna. Did we mention we have free pizza?

On this special first-show-of-the-year episode, my returning guest “gives voice” to what New Year's resolutions might be from some pretty famous people. We also discuss his acting/impressionism career, his desire to paint a portrait of his mother (actress Marion Ross), and much more.

Join us for a  message from the man we all love (especially Mark), the mustachioed legend...Ron Swanson himself! We drug Ron out of the Swanson cabin (geo-location undisclosed) just in time for our Live from Pawnee exclusive to kick off your 2024 with panache! We hope you will take a few minutes to relax, listen, and take in some of the greatest advice ever given!From Mark, Allen, and Ron and all of us at Live from Pawnee and the LFP Worldwide Headquarters, we wish all of you, our viewers, a very Happy and Safe New Year!

JIM MESKIMEN is an actor/impressionist.His first career was as a visual artist, doing illustrations and commercial art in New York City. There he designed cartoon characters for Rankin/Bass for their original hit series Thundercats, While working in animation, Jim realized that being a voice actor was his true calling, and he began to pursue work in radio and TV voiceoversHe soon was one of the most sought-after voice actors in New York, and did hundreds of radio and TV commercials, and became a regular on the animated series The Comic Strip, from his old bosses at Rankin/Bass. He was the voice of the channel that became Comedy Central, then named HA! and did campaigns for Swatch Watch as the character Doctor Swatch, which he created.He worked extensively on TV campaigns as a man-on-the-street interviewer for grocery chains and other clients, in improvised comedic commercials that won dozens of industry awards.When not working his day job as voice actor, Jim performed improv with several improv companies and did hundreds of live shows. On the invitation of producers, he guest starred several times on Britainâ™ Whose Line Is It, Anyway?In 1993, Jim moved home to LA with his family to pursued a career in TV and film, beginning with Fresh Prince of Bel Air and a role in director Ron Howardâ™ Oscar-nomiated Apollo 13.Howard, (whom Jim had met as a boy on the set of his motherâ™ series Happy Days) has cast Jim in no less than five feature films, including The Grinch and Frost/Nixon.Jim has appeared on major television programs; Friends, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, This is Us, SWAT, NCIS, Parks & Recreation, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, to name but a few.He will be seen in 2022 in episodes of the series HUNTERS, Gaslit (with Sean Penn and Julia Roberts) and American Auto. He is also recurring in a new series, The Big Door Prize.His character voices have been heard on innumerable video games and animated shows including Marvel Avengers Assemble, Batman: Arkham Asylum,Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Pinky & The Brain, Phineas & Ferb, The Legend of Korra, Avatar the Last Airbender, and two reboots of Thundercats.His viral hit, Shakespeare in Celebrity Voices brought him global attention on YouTube and lead to many opportunities, including performing on Americaâ™ Got Talent in 2013, where his improvised celebrity impressions at Radio City Music Hall earned him a standing ovation.He has performed his live one-man show, JIMPRESSIONS in Hollywood, Australia and the U.K.Currently, Jim provides the voice of iconic Colonel Harland Sanders for the KF brand on radio, web and television ads.

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I had the pleasure of engaging with Jim Meskimen, a virtuoso of voice and a sage of the stage, known for his masterful impressions and comedic genius. Our conversation meandered through the realms of pop culture, the intricacies of comedy, and the transformative power of impressions, offering a tapestry of insights that connected deeply with life itself. PS Don't forget to play 2 Truths and a Lie - bit.ly/2tl1_jimmeskimen -------------------------------------------------------------------   Here are my show notes:  12m - JTS (intro) 20m - Mundane; Fun of Life; Delicious Surprise 25m - Full House 26m - A Game; A Dream; Discipline, force; Don't Say No 27m - You're not supposed to see the hard work 29m - Take away the Wonder 35m - Taking life too seriously; accept imitations 38m - Laughter is a rejection of something that is illegitimate 42m - Built Up + Release 44m - Flights of Fancy 49m - Being Creative (create conversation) -------------------------------------------------------------------   "Do not take life too seriously. You will never get out of it alive." - Elbert Hubbard -------------------------------------------------------------------   If you like what you see, please subscribe to the show: bit.ly/subscribetotheshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim Meskimen is a voice actor known for voicing Deadshot, Ultron, and Kuruk. As a professional actor for nearly thirty years, Jim has appeared in the films Apollo 13, The Grinch, Frost/Nixon, The Punisher, Not Forgotten, There Will Be Blood and many others. Some of Jim's TV credits include Friends, Whose Line is it, Anyway?, Fresh Prince of Bel Air, Castle, Lie to Me and Rules of Engagement. We discuss how to create voice in characters that actually work in writing stories. Check out this video showing how fast he can change celebrity voices! www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rPKeUXjEvE

Jim Meskimen is a voice actor known for voicing Deadshot, Ultron, and Kuruk. As a professional actor for nearly thirty years, Jim has appeared in the films Apollo 13, The Grinch, Frost/Nixon, The Punisher, Not Forgotten, There Will Be Blood and many others. Some of Jim's TV credits include Friends, Whose Line is it, Anyway?, Fresh Prince of Bel Air, Castle, Lie to Me and Rules of Engagement. We discuss how to create voice in characters that actually work in writing stories. Check out this video showing how fast he can change celebrity voices! www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rPKeUXjEvE

This week Mark and Allen break down the Episode where we learn Ben's spirit animal is a baby snow owl! With flu season in full swing, Leslie is desperate not to get sick, has quarantined an infected Jerry, and warns Andy to take plenty of vitamins. Leslie is ecstatic when Andy announces he has secured Chipp McCapp (a 17-year-old country singer who Pawnee loves) as headliner for the Unity Concert. However, when Chipp later backs out, Leslie and Andy decide to go to his studio in Indianapolis to change his mind. Just before they leave, Leslie yarfs in the trash can, blaming Jerry for giving her the flu. While en route to Indianapolis, Leslie visits a pharmacy to pick up some flu medicine, but when the pharmacist doesn't see any tell-tale signs of the flu and suggests it might be something else, Leslie's eyes wander over to the pregnancy tests. Prior to meeting Chipp, Leslie takes the test, and (unsuccessfully) tries to call Ben. When they meet with Chipp, it becomes clear he is a selfish brat with no boundaries or respect for others, and after insulting Pawnee, Leslie is tempted to tell him off. Meanwhile, interested in hiring a wine expert for his new restaurant, Tom's Bistro, Tom plans a trip with Donna and April to go to a local vineyard, where a number of sommeliers will be competing for their certification. Although not invited by Tom, Craig, Ron, and Ben also come along to Tom's irritation. At the winery, Tom zeros in on his best prospect, Mr. Xander Trufant. While there, Craig and April also register to be part of the competition, but for different reasons ... Craig is a surprisingly knowledgeable (but hot-headed) wine connoisseur, whereas April just wants to mess with the judges. Finally, while at the vineyard, Ben (who earlier had received a check in the mail) gets a call from his father explaining the check, saying he sold the family lake house without telling anyone, and the check represents Ben's share of the profits. Ben feels upset and disrespected, and attempts to vent to Ron. Ron is not a big fan of this, and quickly gets hold of some alcohol so Ben will have something to do with his mouth besides talk to him. The two head out into the vineyard fields with several bottles of blueberry wine, leading to Ben quickly becoming a rambling, inebriated mess. During this time, Ben receives a call from Leslie (see the A-Story above), but before anything of value is communicated, Ben drops his phone in a muddy puddle, ending the call and making his phone go dead. Worried about Leslie, not wanting to wait around for Tom, and not really thinking straight, Ben decides to walk home so he can get to Leslie ASAP, and Ron decides to walk with him. As always, we tackle the tough questions, such as ... Does Leslie end up telling off Chipp McCapp? Who will receive their sommelier certification? How many bottles of blueberry wine will Ben drink? Who can Leslie and Andy find as a replacement headliner? Can April get through the event without security getting involved? Can Ben get over his anger at his father selling the family lake house? What did Leslie find out from her pregnancy test? Who will Tom get to come work for him at Tom's Bistro? Who do Ben and Ron meet on their journey home? Loyal viewers, episode sequels are rare, but not unheard of. Can this episode stand up to the high marks set by the original? Stay tuned to find out! Many thanks to our amazing sponsor, "Chez Chez La Rue".

Jim has over 35 years of experience as an actor and is an excellent impressionist. He is the son of Marion Ross who played Marion Cunningham in Happy Days and the show begins by hearing what she taught him about show business and being on the set of Happy Days as a kid. His sister was a producer/writer for a very popular tv series called_________. How he started doing voice impressions and hearing the first one he did at the age of 8 which was Tiny Tim. The backstory of being on AGT in 2013 and filling in for celebrities on movie trailers. Actors usually get a break to get in the business and Jim is no different. He explains what he was doing and the decision to transfer to voice over. Playing President Washington on a GEICO commercial and Colonel Sanders for KFC. Catch Jim live with his Jimpressions Show that features over 60 celebrity voices. You can get your own custom Jimpressions from his website. Does comedy and impressionism go hand in hand and is this line of work a dying art?Check out his YouTube channel for tips on acting. Jim is a painter and talks a little about his craft that he enjoys when time allows. Find out what the hardest part of being an impressionist is. Jim Meskimen Links:Website: https://jimmeskimen.com/My Big Story Video: George Washington Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKQtVhJtdtMIMDB Page:  https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0002350/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jimmeskimen Before the Lights Links:A Heartbeat & A Guitar: Johnny Cash & the Making of Bitter Tear Docuseries: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/docuseries/bitter-tearsHire Tommy to Speak: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/public-speakingBecome a BTL Member: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/supportBefore the Lights Website: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/Get Tommy a Glass of Vino: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/beforethelightsSupport the showFollow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beforethelightspodcast/Follow the show on Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/beforethelightspodcast/Follow the show on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beforethelightspodcast?lang=enFollow Tommy on Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/tcanale3Rate & Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/before-the-lights/id1501245041Email the host: beforethelightspod@gmail.com

Today I had the pleasurer of interviewing Jim Meskinmen . He does at least 65 voiceovers. He is the son of Marrion Ross check out this weeks podcast.

I had the pleasure of interviewing Jim Meskimen. He does voice overs about 65 and he has a show next weekend at Sherme Oaks. Come and check him out.

As per the oh-so-descriptive name, this week Mark and Allen are going on a grabbing frenzy ... a little viewer feedback ... some score analysis ... episode reviews ... a location guide or two ... even a teaser from a certain interview. As always, we tackle the tough questions, such as ... Who did we interview? What did our viewer feedback have to say? Is there any further news regarding our acquisition of MARBUCKS? Will our score analysis be interesting? What the hell is a location guide? Yep, all this, and EVEN MORE coming right up! Stick around, true believers. C'mon. You know you wanna. Did we mention there are snacks? Special thanks to our sponsor Pawnee 311 and to Production Designer extraordinaire Ian Phillips for being our guest. Hang out until the end for a sneak peek at our upcoming full interview! 

Jim Meskimen presents Patrick deWitt's tribute to reading, books, and librarians. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile's Michele Cobb discuss this story of a lonely retired librarian, Bob, whose life is changed when he rescues a lost woman, returns her to her care home, and surprises himself by volunteering there. Meskimen's unhurried pace is appropriate as Bob reveals his life story, from running away at age 11 to the recent past, when he was betrayed by his wife and best friend. Meskimen flawlessly portrays Bob with heartbreak and humor. A lovely listen with a fitting narration from a talented voice.  Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile's website. Published by Harper Audio. Find more audiobook recommendations at audiofilemagazine.com Support for AudioFile's Behind the Mic comes from BOLINDA. A world-leading audiobook and technology company, Bolinda publishes the greatest books you'll ever hear and inspire people to live their best lives through the power of storytelling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

News On The Flipside voice artist actor,Jim Meskimen The Goodwin's well be Joining us later in the program JIM MESKIMEN Actor, Improviser & Voice Artist – Biography Jim Meskimen is an accomplished actor, improviser and voice artist whose work has been seen and heard on television, in movies and on stage for many years. He is a veteran of hundreds of TV and radio commercials, for AT&T, IBM, Subaru, Tic-Tacs, Quality Inns Hotels, and many others. From 1987 through 1992 he was the spokesman for Skaggs Alpha Beta grocery stores for which he improvised commercials that garnered a collection of prestigious advertising awards. He acted as spokesman in commercials for TGI Friday's Restaurants, Belz Factory Outlet World, Ivory Liquid Soap. Tristate Megabucks, and CVS Drugstores. Currently he can be seen in improvised commercials for Kash 'n Karry stores in Florida, Schnuck's grocery stores in St. Louis, Ames department stores in New Hampshire and Luby's Cafeterias. He has appeared on series television in Whose Line is it, Anyway?, a British comedy-improv show now seen on Comedy Central, and in a recurring role on The Fresh Prince of Bel Air. Other television credits include Seinfeld, Third Rock from the Sun, Grace Under Fire, Ned and Stacey, Seven Days, Family Matters and To Have and To Hold. Jim's feature film debut was in Ron Howard's The Paper (1993), starring Michael Keaton and Glenn Close. He was featured as a mission controller in the hit Universal movie, Apollo 13 starring Tom Hanks and Kevin Bacon. He recently was seen in the Touchstone pictures comedy The Other Sister directed by Garry Marshall, and in Ed TV directed by Ron Howard. He also completed a featured role in Inherit The Wind for MGM, starring George C. Scott and Jack Lemmon that aired on Showtime and NBC. Jim played officer Who-Lihan in "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" for Director Ron Howard. Jim is represented theatrically by William Bartoli at BBA Talent. Jim Meskimen studied theater and art all his early life and graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz with a Bachelor's Degree in fine art after working extensively in oil painting, drawing and lithography, while also working in the theater. During his years as an art student, he traveledd several times to Galicia, Spain to study realist oil painting with the world renowned artist Miguel Arguello, with whom he apprenticed. Returning to the States he worked in the field of animation as a character designer for Rankin/Bass Productions while pursuing his career as an actor, designing for the TV shows Thundercats and Silverhawks. Meskimen credits L. Ron Hubbard and his best-selling book, Dianetics for his success. "In 1982 I read Dianetics and started to apply the information I learned in the book to every aspect of my life which I was dissatisfied with," says Meskimen, "The result has been a steady growth of personal, artistic and financial success which never would have happened had I not applied what I had learned from Mr. Hubbard. Dianetics put me back in control of my life... permanently." He has gone on to record and direct several of L. Ron Hubbard's fiction works on cassette tapes for Bridge Publications. Jim Meskimen grew up in a theatrical family; his sister Ellen is an improvisational actress and singer who for two seasons wrote for NBC's Veronica's Closet and now writes for Friends, his late father, Freeman, was an actor and director, and his mother is Golden Globe and Emmy nominated actress Marion Ross of TV's Happy Days and the critically acclaimed Brooklyn Bridge. Jim performed improvisational theater with the award-winning ensemble Interplay, under the artistic direction of Tamara Wilcox-Smith for 13 years. He and his wife Tamra Meskimen have been fixtures in the improvisation theater community in New York and Los Angeles and currently perform with The Really Spontaneous Theatre Company. They live in Los Angeles. Find out more at: www.AppliedSilliness.com https://www.appliedsilliness.com/about/jim/resume.html

News On The Flipside voice artist actor,Jim Meskimen The Goodwin's well be Joining us later in the program JIM MESKIMEN Actor, Improviser & Voice Artist – Biography Jim Meskimen is an accomplished actor, improviser and voice artist whose work has been seen and heard on television, in movies and on stage for many years. He is a veteran of hundreds of TV and radio commercials, for AT&T, IBM, Subaru, Tic-Tacs, Quality Inns Hotels, and many others. From 1987 through 1992 he was the spokesman for Skaggs Alpha Beta grocery stores for which he improvised commercials that garnered a collection of prestigious advertising awards. He acted as spokesman in commercials for TGI Friday's Restaurants, Belz Factory Outlet World, Ivory Liquid Soap. Tristate Megabucks, and CVS Drugstores. Currently he can be seen in improvised commercials for Kash 'n Karry stores in Florida, Schnuck's grocery stores in St. Louis, Ames department stores in New Hampshire and Luby's Cafeterias. He has appeared on series television in Whose Line is it, Anyway?, a British comedy-improv show now seen on Comedy Central, and in a recurring role on The Fresh Prince of Bel Air. Other television credits include Seinfeld, Third Rock from the Sun, Grace Under Fire, Ned and Stacey, Seven Days, Family Matters and To Have and To Hold. Jim's feature film debut was in Ron Howard's The Paper (1993), starring Michael Keaton and Glenn Close. He was featured as a mission controller in the hit Universal movie, Apollo 13 starring Tom Hanks and Kevin Bacon. He recently was seen in the Touchstone pictures comedy The Other Sister directed by Garry Marshall, and in Ed TV directed by Ron Howard. He also completed a featured role in Inherit The Wind for MGM, starring George C. Scott and Jack Lemmon that aired on Showtime and NBC. Jim played officer Who-Lihan in "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" for Director Ron Howard. Jim is represented theatrically by William Bartoli at BBA Talent. Jim Meskimen studied theater and art all his early life and graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz with a Bachelor's Degree in fine art after working extensively in oil painting, drawing and lithography, while also working in the theater. During his years as an art student, he traveledd several times to Galicia, Spain to study realist oil painting with the world renowned artist Miguel Arguello, with whom he apprenticed. Returning to the States he worked in the field of animation as a character designer for Rankin/Bass Productions while pursuing his career as an actor, designing for the TV shows Thundercats and Silverhawks. Meskimen credits L. Ron Hubbard and his best-selling book, Dianetics for his success. "In 1982 I read Dianetics and started to apply the information I learned in the book to every aspect of my life which I was dissatisfied with," says Meskimen, "The result has been a steady growth of personal, artistic and financial success which never would have happened had I not applied what I had learned from Mr. Hubbard. Dianetics put me back in control of my life... permanently." He has gone on to record and direct several of L. Ron Hubbard's fiction works on cassette tapes for Bridge Publications. Jim Meskimen grew up in a theatrical family; his sister Ellen is an improvisational actress and singer who for two seasons wrote for NBC's Veronica's Closet and now writes for Friends, his late father, Freeman, was an actor and director, and his mother is Golden Globe e and his wife Tamra Meskimen have been fixtures in the improvisation theater community in New York and Los Angeles and currently perform with The Really Spontaneous Theatre Company. They live in Los Angeles. Find out more at: www.AppliedSilliness.com https://www.appliedsilliness.com/about/jim/resume.html

Jim Meskimen is an accomplished actor, improviser and voice artist whose work is well-known to TV and film audiences. He appeared on the British series Whose Line Is It Anyway? several times, and was a recurring character onThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Air  for two seasons. He has worked with director Ron Howard on five of his films, including The Paper, Apollo 13, Edtv, How The Grinch Stole Christmas and Frost/Nixon. He has also worked in two films by director Paul Thomas Anderson.  A professional artist, Jim exhibits and sells his realist oil paintings. As a designer/cartoonist, he created dozens of characters, weapons and vehicles for the original "Thundercats" animated series. Jim continues to dazzle audiences with his improvisational skills and appears regularly on L.A. stages. Meskimen is married to actress Tamra Meskimen and they have a daughter, Taylor Meskimen. His mother is Golden Globe and Emmy-nominated actress Marion Ross of Happy Days and the critically-acclaimed series, Brooklyn Bridge. Support the show

Host Jo Reed and AudioFile's Alan Minskoff discuss this sprawling contemporary novel by Jess Row and how the cast narrates it brilliantly. Jim Meskimen takes the pivotal role of the narrator in this dazzling audiobook with a thoughtful tone. Robin Miles captures the angsty brilliance of matriarch Naomi, while Jason Culp portrays her estranged husband with eloquent restraint. The children in this Manhattan-based shattered family are voiced evocatively. Each narrator gives these heady, flawed, yet compelling characters individuality and grace. A fascinating portrait of a family in distress. Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile's website. Published by Harper Audio. Find more audiobook recommendations at audiofilemagazine.com Support for AudioFile's Behind the Mic podcast comes from audiobooks.com. Visit www.audiobooks.com/freeoffer for three free audiobooks with a trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The very popular situation comedy, “Happy Days” ran for eleven seasons beginning in January 1974 and ending in July 1984. The series was set in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in the 1950's and early 1960's and was centered around teenager, Richie Cunningham (played by Ron Howard), his family and friends, Potsie, Ralph and the local tough guy, Arthur Fonzarelli, known as “The Fonz”. A prominent figure in the Cunningham family was Richie's mom, Mrs. Cunningham, affectionately called “Mrs. C.” played by actress Marion Ross. During those eleven seasons, “Mrs. C.” earned a place in many people's hearts as America's mom. In this episode of Your History Your Story, we will be joined by Marion Ross, who is 94 years young and her son, actor, comedian and impressionist, Jim Meskimen. Marion will share a few stories from her autobiography, “My Days, Happy and Otherwise”. Stories will include her childhood in Minnesota and dreams of becoming an actress, her early career in movies and television and her rise to stardom as “Mrs. C.” on Happy Days. Music: "With Loved Ones" Jay Man Photo(s): Courtesy of Marion Ross Support Your History Your Story: Please consider becoming a Patron or making a one time donation via PayPal. - THANK YOU!!! YHYS Social Links: CLICK HERE YHYS Join our mailing list!: CLICK HERE To purchase Marion Ross' book, "My Days, Happy and Otherwise": https://a.co/d/gq6oX3x #yhys #history #podcast #storytelling #youhaveastorytoo

Jim makes his 3rd appearance on the show talking about his new show on Apple TV+, The Big Door Prize. We also talk about making a sizzle Reel (Check out his newest reel on IMDB), remote auditions, YouTube and Tick-Tok and the show Hunters, which he stars in with Al Pacino.  Jim also tells us a little about his acting course, The Working Actor Method, which can be found at www.jimworkingactor.com.   Jim's Links: The Big Door Prize Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=Mu-KfLd-d9U&feature=youtu.be Online Course: www.jimworkingactor.com Website: https://jimmeskimen.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jimmeskimen Instagram @Jimpressions Twitter: @JimRossMeskimen Meskimen Applies Silliness: https://www.appliedsilliness.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063491981026       HaskinCast Podcast links:   My Website: https://www.scotthaskin.com/podcast   Official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1210703585754449&ref=br_rs   #TheBigDoorPrize #AppleTV #Actor #VoiceActor #Impressionist #WhoseLineIsItAnyway #Audiobook #Narrator #ColSanders #KFC #KentuckyFriedChicken #MarionRoss #HappyDays #RonHoward #ChristopherWalken #AlPacino #JuliaRoberts #Teacher #OnlineCourse #RobinWilliams #Gaslit #PhilDonahue #BigDoorPrize #LasVegas #Composer #Author #AudioEngineer #Drummer #Podcast #PodcastLife #HaskincastPodcast

The Lounge welcomes in a SWELL guest this week! Actor/Impressionist, Jim Meskimen, joins the guys!Jim is the son of Marian Ross, the actor who is most notably known for her role as Mrs. Cunningham on the TV show Happy Days!Jim talks about his life growing up with her as his mom. He also talks about how he got into acting and his dream when he was younger.Sam brings up his time on the TV show Parks and Recreation & Richey mentions Jim's time on Brooklyn 99!Jim shares all kinds of different stories about his time in Spain that led him to decide he was going to become an actor.What a fantastic hangout the guys had with such a cool dude!Did you know Jim runs a monthly cartoon captioning contest?! Neither did Sam, and he was all kinds of excited!SO, sit back, relax, and enjoy our FANTASTIC time with actor/impressionist, Jim Meskimen!You can find out all kinds of things about what he's up to by going to jimmeskimen.com!You can also find him on Instagram (@jimpressions)!

Actors Keli Daniels, Neil Angevine, Taylor Meskimen, Jim Meskimen, Nancy Cartwright (voice of Bart Simpson), Noelle North, Tamra Meskimen, R.F. Daley perform L. Ron Hubbard's circus fantasy story "If I Were You" for the Contest judges, volume 39 writers and illustrator winners. Circus midget Little Tom Little learns from a book on black magic how to switch bodies. When he jumps into the body of the lion tamer, he finds himself caught in the center ring surrounded by dozens of savage cats and quickly realizes that his craving for height just may have led him to a gruesome death.

Jim Meskimen is a professional actor, comedian and impressionist and those are only a few of his talents! Jim is also the son of America's favorite mom, Marion Ross, who played Mrs. Cunningham or commonly called Mrs. C on the hit television show, Happy Days. Jim's acting credits include the movies, How The Grinch Stole Christmas and Apollo 13. He has also appeared on television shows such as, The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, Friends and Who's Line Is It, Anyway?. Jim is also a gifted voice artist and his work includes the creation of voices for characters in video games. In this episode of Your History Your Story, Jim will talk about his career and experiences that have shaped the man he is today. Photo(s): Courtesy of Jim Meskimen / St. Martin's Press Music: "With Loved Ones" Jay Man Your History Your Story Social: https://linktr.ee/yhyspodcast Jim Meskimen: www.jimmeskimen.com or www.jimworkingactor.com or www.jimpressions.com #yhys #podcast #njpodcast #storytelling #history #youhaveastorytoo #jamesgardner

Today's guest is one talented and very funny guy.   He's actor, writer, producer and sensational impressionist Jim Meskimen. Jim's work is highly respected and loved.  His ability to mimic politicians and actors will blow your mind. We talk about the art of voice-acting, “capturing” the voice and mannerisms of the famous for fun and profit. Check out Jim's work on any number of social media platforms to see him in action!

This week Tayler and Gregg talk to Jim Meskimen about his new Netflix role as legendary talk show host Phil Donahue on"Welcome to Chippendales" plus we celebrate music that was or should have been played in this icon strip club. Abba joins the list of songs and The Village People breathe some excitement into this week's episode!!

Jim Meskimen's (jimmeskimen.com)(IG:@jimpressions)(TikTok:@jimmeskimen) first career was as a visual artist, doing illustrations and commercial art in New York City.  There he designed cartoon characters for Rankin/Bass for their original hit series Thundercats,  While working in animation, Jim realized that being a voice actor was his true calling, and he began to pursue work in radio and TV voiceovers. He soon was one of the most sought-after voice actors in New York, and did hundreds of radio and TV commercials, and became a regular on the animated series The Comic Strip, from his old bosses at Rankin/Bass.  He was the voice of the channel that became Comedy Central, then named HA! and did campaigns for Swatch Watch as the character Doctor Swatch, which he created. He worked extensively on TV campaigns as a man-on-the-street interviewer for grocery chains and other clients, in improvised comedic commercials that won dozens of industry awards. When not working his day job as voice actor, Jim performed improv with several improv companies and did hundreds of live shows.  On the invitation of producers, he guest starred several times on Britainâ™ Whose Line Is It, Anyway? In 1993, Jim moved home to LA with his family to pursued a career in TV and film, beginning with Fresh Prince of Bel Air and a role in director Ron Howardâ™ Oscar-nomiated Apollo 13. Howard, (whom Jim had met as a boy on the set of his motherâ™ series Happy Days) has cast Jim in no less than five feature films, including The Grinch and Frost/Nixon. Jim has appeared on major television programs; Friends, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, This is Us, SWAT, NCIS, Parks & Recreation, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, to name but a few. He will be seen in 2022 in episodes of the series HUNTERS, Gaslit (with Sean Penn and Julia Roberts) and American Auto.  He is also recurring in a new series, The Big Door Prize. His character voices have been heard on innumerable video games and animated shows including Marvel Avengers Assemble, Batman: Arkham Asylum,Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Pinky & The Brain, Phineas & Ferb, The Legend of Korra, Avatar the Last Airbender, and two reboots of Thundercats. His viral hit, Shakespeare in Celebrity Voices brought him global attention on YouTube and lead to many opportunities, including performing on America's™ Got Talent in 2013, where his improvised celebrity impressions at Radio City Music Hall earned him a standing ovation. He has performed his live one-man show, JIMPRESSIONS in Hollywood, Australia and the U.K. Currently, Jim provides the voice of iconic Colonel Harland Sanders for the KF brand on radio, web and television ads.

Digging deep into your talents and charting your path is no easy task and sometimes you just have to let your own voice be your guide. My guest is Jim Meskimen. Jim is a talented actor, improviser, and voice artist. During our interview we discuss the following: Having a famous mom. Marion Ross is Jim's mom! Yes, Mrs. C from Happy Days How Jim knows Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Being very popular in Australia Jim's one-person show: Jimpressions Jim's celebrity impressions video went viral and landed him with a million views and a spot on America's Got Talent Working on the original Thundercats as a character designer Jim's commercial work: George Washington in the GEICO commercial and voicing Colonel Sanders for KFC Impress Me - Jim's TV show with Ross Marquand  Guesting on UK's Whose Line is it Anyway? TV projects: Hunters, Gaslit, The Big Door Prize, and Viral Vignettes Acting in 5 Ron Howard films and that one time he impersonated Ron for Imagine.  Tons of great stories and fun with Jim Meskimen await you!  Our Guest, Jim Meskimen Website Cool videos Youtube channel Twitter IMDB Hashtag Fun: Jeff dives into recent trends and reads some of his favorite tweets from trending hashtags. The hashtag featured in this episode is #MySuperPowerWouldBe from @RogueTags. Tweets featured on the show are retweeted at @JeffDwoskinShow Follow Hashtag Roundup to tweet along with fun hashtags daily! Follow @HashtagRoundup on Twitter! Download the Hashtag Roundup app Follow Jeff Dwoskin: Jeff Dwoskin on Twitter The Jeff Dwoskin Show podcast on Twitter Podcast website Podcast on Instagram Yes, the show used to be called Live from Detroit: The Jeff Dwoskin Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices