Maurice LaMarche Channels Hannibal Lecter as Brain! (Talkin' Toons w/ Rob Paulsen)

Maurice LaMarche reprises his role as Brain to recreate Silence of the Lambs in this clip from Talkin' Toons with Rob Paulsen!
Rob Paulsen, one of the most accomplished and well-known voice actors of our time (voicing Animaniacs, TMNT, Rick and Morty, and many more), sits down with fellow voice actors like Maurice LaMarche (Pinky and the Brain, Futurama), Kevin Conroy (Batman: The Animated Series), and many others to discuss their experiences! And yes, of course, there'll be plenty of voice acting games from script-reading to re-enacting famous film scenes with cartoon character voices.
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[@trueseraphim]

My god, this Pinky and the Brain episode got dark.

[@koldhearted1]

Nothing like tickling your twisted and ruining your childhood.

[@cloutelfin8323]

LMFAOOOO

[@markthompson9914]

Delicious wasn’t it Pinky ? 😂✌️🇬🇧

[@TheTeezmo]

this just an episode of the Scary Door it's okay.

[@leeacher2k]

At long last. The logical conclusion of Pinky and the Brain

[@atbz6952]

You obviously haven’t seen the “pinky and the brain break up” scene.

[@mjwhiteglove2723]

No, they didn't. They're simply Fannibals. This is their idea of roleplay in the bedroom... #IShipBoth

[@elliart7432]

Pinky and the brain break up, brain becomes a cannibal after attempting to take over the world selling luxury vehicles, and pinky runs a successful podcast, this is the most hilariously convoluted end game ever 😂

[@RS14988]

"I think so Brain, but where would we find a screaming sheep at this time of night?"

[@bagofmoss4710]

Ohh I really wish that was an actual line from the show now

[@squifurgie]

My dad was friends with LaMarche in high school. They remained in contact for years and one day when my dad was on the phone with him, he calls me over and says there is someone on the phone that wants to speak with me. I answer and Maurice begins conversing with me in the voice of Brain! (This is while Animaniacs was very popular) It totally weirded me out as a kid, I could not figure out what the hell was happening.

[@JerzCe73]

That...is...awesome and absolutely terrifying lol

[@PrinceFloof]

@AcidDome Says the guy replying to a two year old comment, who is the one wanting attention now?

[@vincentjohnflorio]

My sister was once acquaintances with Crispin Glover and on my birthday, she had him say hello on the phone. He has so many readily available appearances on talk shows, interviews etc. that come off...uniquely, but he was a total human being, classy, made me feel like I was sincerely the most important thing he had going on, had a lot to say, knew a lot about all kinds of disciplines, was down to earth... ...but yeah, sounded EXACTLY like George McFly lol

[@bromodragone8405]

I believe you

[@DemonicRemption]

@squifurgie I don't get jealous of other people often... But this one of those rare times.

[@jimcraig8754]

It is positively terrifying (and hilarious) how well The Brain's voice works for Hannibal Lector.

[@charlesmartin1972]

"thrill me with your acumen" is such a perfect Brain line

[@Goldikay]

Is it just me or does he sound more intimidating than Anthony Hopkins!?

[@missbirdie05]

Right? Right??? :-D

[@MrRolyat98]

He does a pretty good Doctor Doom also.

[@AG-iu9lv]

Yes. I did not think this was possible. Also Pinky singing fly fly fly is life! Never let someone else’s batshit infect your mind! Follow the way of the Pinky! ❤️😂

[@Chibihalo2]

I love how he just seemlessly transitioned the scene from Silence of the Lambs to Pinky and the Brain with one little word change.

[@TeeJaySmall]

“And your big, pink, ears!” 😂😂😂😂😂

[@chuualwayswins]

I never realized just how much Brain’s voice is so.. soothing?

[@ChristianFrates1997]

He’s a Vincent Price mouse.

[@Whatyamightcallit]

That Brain voice is ASMR triggering for me. Its fantastic

[@michaelsottile442]

when the old orson Welles radio shows sound like asmr

[@SeanStrife]

Well... this isn't exactly how I envisioned the Pinky and the Brain reboot turning out.

[@matrixvalnar]

SeanStrife But aren't we glad it did?

[@cloutelfin8323]

BYE 💀

[@AG-iu9lv]

Pinky singing “fly fly fly” at the end is so freaking life affirming.

[@tdevildog03]

This is even more sinister with Brains voice

[@STB-jh7od]

I find that the Brain speaking those lines is more disconcerting than Anthony Hopkins.

[@ChristianFrates1997]

Because of his Vincent Price impression?

[@stevenhibbert9882]

It's orson wells

[@jjustinjjames5357]

When you see both of them both grinning, ready to laugh... it's just gorgeous. And when they both start referring to each other as Pinky & The Brain.... perfection.

[@NegiSenseiYT]

This damn near killed me. Oh my god. Especially the line "Did he smell of the laaaaamp?". Watched it 5 times in a row.

[@JPGH_Extras]

"With your BIG. PINK. EARS." I CAN'T!!! XD

[@MacTechG4]

“Will you “POIT” that high powered intellect...” Great subtle reference there, NARF! :)

[@xansay]

🎶it's Hannibal and the 🎵Brain🎵 Brain🎵 Brain🎶

[@zenos02]

NARF!!!!

[@NickiDee007]

I was scared Rob would pick like Yakko but I’m glad he’s Pinky with Brain💖

[@itscs1175]

Of course, you can't have Maurice guest star on Rob's podcast without doing Pinky and the Brain. Thats like pizza without the crust

[@howlbigbadwolf]

We live in a fantastic time when your favorite voice actors from your favorite cartoon and take lines from Epic movie such as this and read them to you in the same way it would talk in the cartoon, absolutely extravagant!

[@alyteima4185]

Just goes to show it doesn’t matter the venue or how much time passes we will always love Rob and Maurice. Their chemistry (and genuine friendship) is such a joy to see hear etc

[@elliottskl]

The instant "pinky" started talking i lost it XD

[@KairuHakubi]

hearing that Pinky "WEEAYYUuhlll" was perfect

[@TheMusicalStylingsofBrentBunn]

I closed my eyes and watched the imaginary episode in my head.

[@SolomonLi]

Where's the "NARF!!!"?

[@skyfinger9319]

Solomon Li point

[@timothyhawkins5756]

He could say he smelled my narf

[@shadowlessgrandcross8656]

Oh god these two back together again, my childhood~

[@Sirenhound]

Are you thinking what I'm thinking Pinky? 😱No... no Brain I am not!

[@davincent98]

I think so, Brain, but since Chianti has alcohol, wouldn't that have an adverse effect on your medication?

[@AstraVex]

"Did he stink of Layump!?"

[@drylooped]

Those two doing the courtroom scene from A Few Good Men would have been mind blowing.

[@mr_e_monkey8836]

"I want the truth, Pinky!" "YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH, NARF!"

[@talaveraleonardo]

He was a coal miners daughter my father.

[@gslinger19]

Quite a trick!

[@joe94c]

Lecter and the brain are eerily similar

[@SangTheCryptek]

At 1:58 you can see him bracing because he knows what's coming, lol. *FUH-FUH-FUH-FUH-FUH-FUH*

[@ikmnification5737]

Agent Pinky*

[@Watch-0w1]

IKMNification nufff!

[@AdamDryeAP6niniFO]

Personally, I think Tress MacNeille as Gadget Hackwrench from Chip N Dale Rescue Rangers could've made for a better Clarice Starling than Pinky.

[@SuperKokuJin916]

2 of my 3 favorite male voice actors of all time (Charlie Adler is the 3rd)! This was an AWESOME read!! Maurice was an absolute riot on The Critic!

[@robbiewalker2831]

Green Penis.

[@MentalHealthMondays411]

Can someone put this to animation? PLEASE!?!

[@Cluv22]

They have always been so damn good together.

[@jypziifreeborne8010]

There is such chemistry between these two, born out of respect and admiration. I could list to them all day.

[@dcworld4349]

Times like these I wish I was an animator cause I can so clearly picture the scene in my head.

[@deanj.9324]

I can't get enough of these! There so funny!

[@jimbo-jpg]

*i do not find brain's voice hot i do not find brain's voice hot i do NOT find brain's voice hot i do n-*

[@thoughtfuldevil6069]

The Brain is actually a fairly intimidating Lecter

[@MAandS]

Tears. To. My. Eyes. I adore Hannibal and Pinky and the Brain.

[@rosebrandenburg7]

Two of my favorite shows ever and managed to combine them... oh yes, oh yes...

[@TarhosTheKnight]

He's the best Mr. Freeze in the Batman Universe.😂❄

[@Jiddy12345]

George Sanders and Michael Ansara.

[@PunkNation26]

Jiddy12345 Maurice is the Arkham games' Mr. Freeze. Watch his performance in Arkham Knight.

[@Jiddy12345]

I'm aware. He's not better than George Sanders, Eli Wallach or Michael Ansara.

[@ChristianFrates1997]

Leonard Nimoy was going to voice Mr. Freeze.

[@LiberalPeaceKeeper]

As long it is not Otto Preminger.

[@HunterSlayer2727]

Omg why is Brain more threatening than Hannibal 😂😂

[@Shaden0040]

You two together speaking anything is pure gold. Thank you both.

[@TheLowBrassDude]

Calculon is sure to get an Oscar after this

[@edwardandbella4evur]

I'm fucking DEAD. favorite, hands down.

[@beaukoleno6093]

Gee Brain, what are we gonna do tonight ?

[@minty_Joe]

The same thing we do every night, Pinky; eat liver with some fava beans and a nice chianti (weird sound effect), and then try to take over the world!!

[@supergluehotty]

The same thing we do every night pinkey. Do a few table reads in different voices.

[@mistercarterceoofdoodlewor6468]

If Hannibal Lecter ever gets an animated series, he should be voiced by Maurice LaMarche.

[@superrobofan]

Someone needs to animate this.

[@tmntfangirl4700]

Dude this gave me chills. Maurice sounded creepier than Anthony Hopkins when he did that 'Fava beans' line. I loved it!

[@LyfaLeeZhure_DavidShawn]

Pinky and the Brain was WAY ahead of its time. Truly one of the best toon series ever made. Speaking of my fave rodents, I once had porcelain statuettes of each (about 2 ft. tall)...bought them at the WB store in the Caesar's Forum Shops. during one of my many moves into a new place, Brain snapped at the neck (due to his bulbous cranium). Gluing was out of the question...adhesive formulas weren't nearly as reliable 20 years ago as they are today. Sad, really; I treasured those two.

[@elizabethb4830]

I want to like this video more than once. You guys just made my day. Thanks!

[@avosmash2121]

I live for things like this

[@FlagCutie]

This is the best thing I've seen all week!

[@mikdan8813]

This is funnier than anything that has ever been funny before. When he said 'thrill me with your acumen....'

[@prankcaster713]

This is the best one yet!

[@adrian_j_jones]

Omg this is so amazing!!

[@isaachouston8943]

I will never watch Pinky and the Brain the same again.

[@MatSpeedle]

A like simply is not enough! This is superb! Love it!

[@cptgunhadaable]

that brings back to many childhood memories

[@c.galindo9639]

Priceless lol I loved how he cracked up at the end XD

[@jiggermole]

The inner child is horrified

[@rustyshacklfort9508]

This is one of the best

[@justinbrooks9072]

One is a genius,the other's insane

[@donnawamstad8467]

I never knew i needed this

[@K3rp1unk]

This is amazing omg!

[@metaboiii6693]

Steven Spielberg. Hire these guys along with Jess Harnell, Tress MacNeille and Sherri Stoner back for the new series.

[@ChristianFrates1997]

They didn’t get Stoner.

[@ENREMgame]

LOVE whenever these two get together

[@KRYoung_dev]

I love Rob and Maurice so much!!!

[@BenEmberley]

This had me in stitches laughing :D

[@lonestoner8297]

That was so perfect!

[@jakebrandystapleton7062]

I grew up watching Pinky an the Brain

[@StevenMcFlyJunior]

Maurice is a boss. Love him and all he does. Robbie too

[@carlosverajr2544]

this is the greatest thing i have ever seen

[@jemadriano1217]

This is perfect!

[@ciscofire99]

I would love to see these videos animated

[@grabble7605]

1:26 OH GOD, I AM UNCOMFORTABLE

[@DJDizzyStorms]

Pinky & The Bran doing Silence of the lambs, classic

[@lamarbrown619]

This Brought me back to my Childhood 😞

[@Blackwoodrulez]

This is gold!!!!!

[@chrisatherton7840]

That was hilarious! 😂

[@michaelvargas5986]

Pinky and The Brain Reunited again!

[@cybertronianmobian8336]

Gotta see this animated

[@SlapMyBass3825]

anyone else have goosebumps?

[@djet00]

Ah, worth waiting for those fava beans and a nice chianti.

[@AP-su9oc]

I love this

[@BrBill]

The gravitas is amazing

[@petermcgill1559]

That was great!

[@GanonGhidorah]

If this doesn't get animated, then humanity has lost it's childhood wonder.

[@thisguy4922]

Awesome reunion.

[@Loopy1330]

1:55 What you likely came here for

[@UglyBarnical58]

The Pinky and The Brian lost episode

[@daronhybridgaming3165]

This is some pinky and the barin abridge something

[@DarkOneKmikaze]

we need more cartoons like these....

[@worldofhazuli5403]

This was so good lmao 😂

[@pinkiepoolgamerbrony2789]

it's amazing to hear Pinky and the Brain again