Rodney Dangerfield, Maurice LaMarche and a Slew of Impressions (1984)

Rodney Dangerfield welcomes Maurice LaMarche to the stage, “Ok, let’s start the show. We’ve got a guy here from Canada. [crowd cheers] Oh Canada? Good, Canada’s here. Later on, I’ll make you feel at home. I’ll chop a tree. Anyway, right now say hello to Maurice LaMarche.”
Originally aired in 1984 as part of Rodney Dangerfield's first one-hour HBO special, “The 9th Annual Young Comedians Special”.
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[@GG-ij1pq]

Maurice LaMarche is one of the greatest voice actors of all time, if you were a kid in the 90's or even know chances are you've heard at least a dozen of his voices.

[@flashfunk0373]

And 2000s-2010s

[@victorespino5650]

One of the first comedians to help put other comedians on. Rodney that is.

[@AxiomRazor]

According to Maurice, Rodney would not go on stage one time until Maurice was up on the marquee too.

[@tomburgess1994]

​@@AxiomRazor there was that and the fact that he convinced Rodney to put Sam on this show. He even said he would give up his slot to give Sam a chance. Moe has always been such a kind and caring soul

[@ffmfg]

ah, 1984. the last year Christopher LLoyd wasn't Doc Brown.

[@JasonL77]

Now I want to hear Maurice quote Doc Brown.

[@Drakel8603]

Hes was 27 here now hes 62 time flies💨💨💨

[@paulpavlus6664]

63 now.

[@lukedavis3703]

64 now

[@darkgalax34]

​@@lukedavis3703 65 now

[@SergioArellano-yd7ik]

No surprise he was so good as Orson Wells. He became the same size as him

[@OwenOgletree]

Actually, he was 26 in 1984, not 27.

[@skylerb97]

I'm actually somewhat surprised at how his normal speaking voice sounded when he was younger. I wasn't expecting it to sound so different from what he sounds like these days. He has a completely different tone, even without aging and recovering from alcoholism

[@cheeseducks9118]

He was also an avid smoker, that may have had a part

[@TheKitchenerLeslie]

It's because he's fat now. When you get fat, so do your vocal cords. Fat vocal cords give you more bass.

[@pjstamm2112]

I thought the same thing! If I had only heard his normal speaking voice from this video while being given no other info, I would have never known it was Maurice. Today, he's instantly identifiable.

[@jacobdehaan4114]

I cannot believe how good Maurice Lamarche is!! I used to think he was just some random voice actor and The Brain, but he was also a great stand up comic!!

[@MoreSoNowThanEver]

“YOU WATCHED IT! YOU CAN’T UNWATCH IT!”

[@anton1990]

The great Maurice Lamarche himself! When he turns into Rod Serling at the end… Astonishing!

[@KairuHakubi]

He's truly an incredible mimic. it's almost a shame he became a voice actor, because a lot of his impressions, like, if you were just listening to them, you'd say alright, he's got the mannerisms, but he doesn't really _sound like_ them But when you watch him, he can just turn into those people. He said he was doing Columbo as a kid, and everybody was impressed, even the teachers. That means he definitely couldn't rely on the actual voice sounding anywhere close, it's all in the behavior and the eye trick.

[@AltimaNEO]

And then he went on to use all those voices in Animaniacs

[@dannythomas417]

So did Tress and Robbie.

[@Nick-ty9us]

I mean, he an impressionist of course they used his talent. To do impressions on Animaniacs

[@yukimaruzam]

He has all this in his head. A class act, a funny man, and someone I would like to shake hands with and congratulate on a career well done.

[@grantbitman1448]

Wow. I just looked him up and this guy went on to an amazing voice acting career. He's played a few dozen characters on Futurama, alone. Including Morbo and Calculon.

[@AxiomRazor]

Oh he is lol. He's a great guy too, met him at a comic con. He's still Toucan Sam. He was Mr. Lexus a bit back, oh and he only happens to be The Brain, Clamps, and he's on the latest TMNT run as a Foot Brute. Oh yea he also did Mr. Big for Zootopia.

[@TheFirefox]

Not only was this pre-Pinky and the Brain, but Back to the Future (starring Christopher Lloyd) came out the following year.

[@heartandtroll9993]

Also a fact, this was before September 11th and the Macarena.

[@roll3d6]

I've been using that "Well, f*ck the Ranger, Boo Boo" line for YEARS and only now do I find out where I heard it from.

[@hibob418]

He sure beefed up like Orson Welles later...

[@CeeKayz0rz]

He's just doing a really in-depth impression.......

[@TheEman590]

At one convention, he said, "The beauty of being a voice actor or voice over artist, no one can see you grow old, no one can see you get fat!" Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?

[@jwelch5742]

He won 2 Emmy Awards for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance for playing Lrrr & Orson Welles in Futurama: Lrrreconcilable Ndndifferences and for playing Calculon/Clamps/Donbot/Hedonismbot/Hyperchicken/Morbo in Futurama: The Silence of the Clamps.

[@imjustasbadasu]

That Dudley Moore impression he did was on point

[@wrightguyz]

Came here for the Rod Serling impression, laughed very loudly on the Reagan bit

[@mikeyg8568]

Holy fuck, when he did Rod Serling he actually looked like Rod Serling

[@panowa8319]

He aged Rod Serling in an episode of "The Facts of Life".

[@romulusnr]

"Well, fuck the ranger, Boo boo!" Haven't seen this in forever but that line still lives on in my repertoire

[@jaypickett3552]

His Orson Wells is incredible.

[@JCBro-yg8vd]

A great voice actor who would get his start as a comedian here.

[@mattyvarnas1736]

There's Tom Kenny and Carlos Alazraqui. They had their own specials on Comedy Central and Showtime.

[@timothyryan8983]

Who I heard Maurice pushed toget Sam Kinison to get his big break.

[@Iliekdeers]

Ha ha ha ha ! 🤣😂Ah man ! I’m dying of laughter how good he is ! Maurice Lamarche has so much talent and a real professional comedian , best comedian ever ! 🤩he’s a star ⭐️! Is funny because from Pinky and The Brain there’s episode is call “ TV or not TV “ when Brain become a comedian in specially Maurice Lamarche he’s a voice of The Brain , is funny how they made Brain as a comedian just like the real voice actor himself , wow ! Classic ! My God ! Maurice Lamarche was so handsome 😍 Wow ! So beautiful 🥰 Even today he is still handsome and elegant ! ☺️😊 I love you 😘 ❤️Maurice Lamarche ! And of course my lover The Brain 🤗❣️

[@lisriba]

O...M...G... I have been quoting that Reverend Jim bit for DECADES, and I never knew that was Maurice LaMarche!

[@richconroy5559]

I've been quoting huge hunks of this act forever. It only makes sense that it's Maurice.

[@kornysinclair9145]

Jim from taxi spot on this guy is great

[@iggykidd]

The '80's, when just doing an impression was considered a punchline, no joke needed! (I kid, I love Mauriche)

[@KairuHakubi]

I'm reminded of a Metalocalypse sketch where they walk into a comedy club and the guy is just referencing things from the 80s and they point that out, and then admit it's still pretty funny.

[@thomaskaupish8841]

I cant believe this is the guy who plays Kif, Lrr, Morbo, Pinky and Abradolph Linkler. He's so talented

[@joeanderson9852]

Brings back a lot of memories

[@excelsciors]

Wow this kid was actually funny! BRAVO!!!!!

[@AxiomRazor]

This kid is The Brain, Morbo, Calculon, Clamps, Toucan Sam, Mr. Lexus, Mr. Big, and a shit ton more.

[@MarioMartinez00170]

Yogi bear was the funniest one!🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@AxiomRazor]

Because fuck the ranger.

[@flashfunk0373]

It’s funny because he voiced Yogi Bear in Harvey Birdman.

[@christianyoung1383]

I still say he should've been the official voice of Yogi after Greg Burson lost his shit

[@mrmjb1960]

The Brain of "Pinky & the The Brain"!

[@pianoman1396]

Michael Boyce That’s right. It was an impression of Orson Welles. In fact, Maurice is probably best known for this impression.

[@mck1972]

This young M. L. reminds me of a young Dave Coulier, from, ' Full House '. -But Maurice is Far Less Annoying...

[@thereturningshadow]

It was this routine that made me realize that Rod Serling actually does say zoon instead of zone. lol

[@Iliekdeers]

He was so attractive 😃💕! Even today and recently Maurice Lamarche he is a very beautiful man 😚♥️and he always will stay handsome .

[@captkill3304]

His start on taking over the world!

[@ffmfg]

5:00 The Scary Door !! :))

[@typhonviserys8288]

"It turns out it's man."

[@wiros8101]

He ran out of water a while ago. 😁

[@TheSilentHamish]

You can find Maurice on twitter @MAURICELAMARCHE

[@AntonioFrancisco-zf2hf]

I love this!

[@KyloRen4238]

Maurice Lamarche Shows & Movies 1. Osaon Wells, Hedonismbot, Admiral Crunchy, Cap'n Crunch, Charlie Sheen, Chef Naziwa, Chinese #1, #4, City Inspector, Clive Meriwether, Commander McBragg, Erman Millwood, Eudora Welty, Fox Announcer, Gate Guard #1, George C. Scott, Harvest Fest Worker, Hutch, Jock #2, Leprechaun, LRRR, Marlon Brando, Milo, Morbo, Mr. Burns Doctor - The Simpsons 1995 - 2021 2. Chief, Colonel Withersoy, Dinney Party Killer, Farmer, Kid With Adult Voice, Narrator, Old Man Powell, Stadium Announcer, Uzi Knesset - American Dad 2011 - 2020 3. Bug Driver, Customer, Paul Frees - SpongeBob Squarepant 2019 - 2020 4. Additional Voice, Manboy, Pug Faced, Pauly, Biker, Cursing Monster, Policeman - The Powerpuff Girls 2004 - 2016 - 2018 5. Kif Kroker, LRRR, BRRR, Clamps, Donbot, Fishy Joe, Raoul Inglis, Ab-Bot, Jim, Leroy, Mario, Sparky, Emperor Bont, Gary, Jim, Ghost, Hedonismbot, Dean Vernon, Digby, Flamo, Dr. Banjo, Dr. Perceptron, Calculon, Walt, The Hyper-Chicken, George Washington's Head, Narrator, Fishy Joseph Gillman, Inglis Raoul, The Big Brain, Barking Snake, Cylon, Donkey Kong, Dragon Ghost, Evil Lincoln, Franklin D. Roosevelt's Head, Fred Sanford - Futurama Bender's Big Score, The Beast With A Billion Back's, Bender's Game, Into The Wild Green Yonder 1999 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2013 6. The Brain - Robot Chicken 2012 7. Keith Leib - The Cleveland Show 2009 8. Principal PixieFrog, Mr. Hornbill, Mr. Mandrill, Reindeer Coach, John Lion, Mr. Blowhole - My Gym Partner's A Monkey 2005 - 2008 9. Father, Captain James P. Dirt, Male Computer, Mr. Frybingle, Mr. Wigglestein - Codename Kids Next Door Operation Z.E.R.O. 2003 - 2006 - 2007 10. George Georgiopolis - Drawn Together 2006 11. Master Fung - Xiaolin Showdown 2003 - 2006 12. Zia, Tee, Ticket Vendor, Zix - The Adventure Of Jimmy Neutron Boy Genius 2003 - 2006 13. Various - Lilo & Stitch: The Series 2006 14. Ralph Kramden - Family Guy 2005 15. Professor Acari, Big Daddy Brotherson, Cable Guy, Dr. Harris, Dr. Kramer, Gemint, Scientist #1 - Kim Possible So The Drama 2002 - 2005 16. Chewbaccastan Ambassador, Whoop Volcanalogist - Totally Spies! 2001 - 2004 17. Fatman - The Grim Adventure Of Billy & Mandy 2003 18. Tapper - Wreck-It Ralph, Ralph Breaks The Internet 2012 - 2018 19. Mr. Big - Zootopia 2016 20. King - Frozen 2013 21. White, Bavaro - Dead Space Downfall 2008 22. Rico - Open Season 1, 2 2006 - 2008 23. Pirate, Thurdigree Burns - Casper's Scare School 2006 24. Igg The Cow - Barnyard 2006 25. Balto, Moose 1, 2 - Balto 2 Wolf Quest, 3 Wings Of Change 2002 - 2005 26. Buddy's Belch - Elf 2003 27. Archive Footage - Looney Tunes: Stranger Than Fiction 2003 28. Pepe Le Pew - Space Jam 1996

[@minty_Joe]

See? You've done your homework!

[@KyloRen4238]

Homework!? Seriously!? I couldn't care. Just him.

[@minty_Joe]

@@KyloRen4238 hahaha!

[@arcticridge]

5:02 part of me hoped he would say.. *The Scary Door.*

[@stevewisner3609]

Heee is a mahhhn with amaaazing talent!!

[@louisbrewer564]

WOW - This guy is good.

[@AxiomRazor]

This guy is The Brain, Morbo, Calculon, Clamps, Toucan Sam, Mr. Lexus, Mr. Big, and a shit ton more.

[@KyloRen4238]

Happy Birthday Maurice Lamarche. Your legend man. I love The Simpsons, American Dad, The Powerpuff Girls, Futurama, My Gym Partner's A Monkey, Codename Kids Next Door, Xiaolin Showdown, The Adventure Of Jimmy Neutron Boy Genius, Totally Spies, Wreck-It Ralph, Frozen, Zootopia, Open Season, Casper's Scare School, Barnyard, Dead Space Downfall, and Space Jam. Super awesome. Thousand characters. That's a lot. May the Peace be with u White, Principal PixieFrog and Master Fung. From Harlingen Texas. March 30, 1958 March 30, 2022 through March 30, 3022

[@JonEdelkampVoices]

Oh, my God! He was so much skinnier back then!

[@mikedonovan4768]

3.35 Dudley Moore, very decent, I knew who it was straight away before he said the name.

[@typhonviserys8288]

He did that voice in The Critic! "Oh look a piano! I have an appendix the size of coconuts..."

[@KairuHakubi]

Y'know what's weird.. his voice back then sounded like in that pinky and the brain episode, where they make a clone that's half pinky half brain... and Rob Paulsen does the voice, but you can hear he's trying to combine the two of them. And he was just doing 'younger Maurice' maybe without knowing it.

[@theconsciousobserver6829]

He narrated Pom Poko and The Yamadas. Excellent speaking voice

[@jordonvazquez7620]

Its amazing how much Maurices voice has changed because now its so gruff and mature.

[@djbullfrog69]

Maurice LaMarche is a badass!!!

[@sunsetmonday1]

I wonder if Robin Williams is on his list of impressions.

[@mattyvarnas1736]

He did it in Futurama. But he does Alec Baldwin and Kevin Bacon really well.

Was this held at the comedy club Dangerfield's, or prior to its beginnings?

[@rapid13]

Rodney Dangerfield Hosts Young Comedians or something like that . HBO show. Bob Saget, Bob Nelson, Yakof Smirnoff, Louis Anderson, and Sam Kinison were also on this episode I think (someone will correct me on that I'm sure). I remember watching it as a teen and damn near peeing myself.

[@theowllands3705]

You know folks I've been telling one Honduran lady about Maurice lamarche alot

[@monkeyphoenix2178]

The Arthur skit it works well with the original and the newer version which he never saw that says something for Russell

[@amaurythewarrior]

so he didn't do shatner back then?

[@Nick-ty9us]

You can see why cartoon studios hired him a few years after this

[@paulpavlus6664]

Hard to believe that was him when he was 27.

[@maurice493]

I feel the same way. The lesson here is that 27 is pretty much the last year of your life where you can eat anything you want without consequences.

[@rosymaze]

Can someone make a list of the impressions in this video? I don’t recognize some of them

[@iconoclast137]

same thing we do every night pinky...

[@paulpavlus6664]

Calculon has entered the stage. With the help of Brian. And Father (KND) is watching in entertainment. With Toucan Sam, Yosemite Sam, Dizzy Devil The tazmanian, and Inspector Gadget all Cheering him on.

[@monkeyphoenix2178]

😂😂😂😂👋👍👍👍

[@sneif24]

The Brain doing stand up

[@babymoondancer]

He used to be hot?! I wasn't expecting that!

[@AxiomRazor]

I hope he doesn't see that comment lol

[@babymoondancer]

@@AxiomRazor *lol* Well, considering how he looks now, he doesn't strike me as a particularly vain person.

[@somebraveapollo8211]

I don't think his Orson Welles obsession started until after he died, which was post-1986.

[@Nick-ty9us]

He can see why cartoons do you want to hire him to do voice work back then

[@Nick-ty9us]

When he did Tennessee he was also the voice of Inspector gadget Don Adams Of course, he will take over the voice of Inspector gadget.

[@lucasborum4106]

He looks so skinny back then...

[@vincentfichtler7758]

and so young.

[@smithwesson1896]

I didn't know Trekkie was a term in the 80s

[@Draknfyre]

Uh, you're aware the original show premiered in 1966, right?

[@smithwesson1896]

Uh, you realize I'm talking about a phrase that originated AFTER the original Star Trek came out, right?

[@Draknfyre]

@@smithwesson1896 No, the term Trekkie was in use before the 80s.

[@TheMrfoxguy]

Maurice would go on to voice some iconic characters the brain, orson welles, father, balto, morbo, calculon, kif you name it

[@joncrack187]

He looks like a average chinned Jay Leno

[@monkeyphoenix2178]

👍👍👍👍

[@victorialeary4159]

Helloooooooooooo nurse

[@snoopytrekschannel]

..spot on Reagan

[@maskof]

Watch Sam Levine interview Maurice on Kevin Pollack's Chat Show v=K-gxpTOTozE

[@theowllands3705]

Maurice lamarche had one eyebrow

[@Ringy345XXX]

A bit better than Rowan Atkinson.

[@mohamedashian604]

As great they are You can’t really compare them because the type of humor that they do is different Maurice is mostly impressionist comedy (not sure if that’s even a thing) and Rowan can do any type of humor example: dark humor, silent humor, dead pan humor.. etc. This kinda went on for too long

[@allysanchez5630]

1:08 booboo too?! Awesome 🤩

[@jamesshelbydownard7674]

When comedy was comedy

[@rajnirvan3336]

Egon

[@monkeyphoenix2178]

Of The Twilight Zone

[@Sadaaaaf]

Maurice is a legend