Tom Kenny on Why We Need SpongeBob Now More Than Ever

Two decades after the birth of “SpongeBob SquarePants,” the gang’s adventures in Bikini Bottom are once again reaching new audiences through a televised special with Broadway flair. “The SpongeBob Musical: Live on Stage!” debuts on Dec. 7. The voice of SpongeBob, Tom Kenny, appears in the show as Patchy the Pirate. InsideEdition.com’s Leigh Scheps has more on why this classic cartoon is still popular 20 years later. #InsideEdition

[@mercedessadhouredits7299]

I can’t be the only one who thought that spongebobs parents were cookies

[@LeopoldLitchenstein]

Always did as a kid

[@m3ln362]

Nah I always thought they was a walnuts

[@Atmosphere8458]

OMG

[@bobaholic7572]

OMG ME 2 LOL I thought the mom was a muffin >

[@sbprakamranonymity4780]

You sure aren't! 🙄

[@Skycreeper103]

He’s up there with Robert Downey jr for actors that play a role that can’t be replaced

[@iswiftyfox8997]

Sky 103 Ewon Mcgregor and the actor of Greg and rodrick heffley

[@TheGamingTeam101Tgt101]

Clear-iSwifty you better be talking abou the actors in the first two movies

[@iswiftyfox8997]

TGT 101 for Rodrick and Greg don’t u mean the first three movies? And yeah I don’t like the new ones

[@whiteicenotnice1872]

Sky 103 sounds about white💊💉😂😳😰🤢😵

[@iimar1ah]

No he’s not

[@TimTeemo]

I hate to break it to ya Inside Edition. Nobody was happy with Maroon 5 at the halftime show. We all wanted Sweet Victory.

[@brittanyhonaker8739]

I loved maroon five but was very disappointed when they did not show sweet victory

[@babyboomerio]

Why you have no check☑️?

[@malion8374]

Didn't expect you here

[@AyubuKK]

Ok we can’t keep pretending that only kids watch Spongebob. It’s a cartoon that speaks to people of all ages. That’s why it’s so good. Even us, the show’s original audience, still watch it.

[@AWlpsSHOW36]

Yes! Definitely!

[@hysteri]

Ikr!My brother is an adult and we still watch it!

[@kbs1212]

Yes! I still watch it and I’m hitting 30 soon :)

[@marrqi7wini54]

It's for children... Children during the first airing till it's end. Which I don't foresee soon. Though before that date of its premier however...

[@peevemusic]

I know elders in real life who watch Spongebob.

[@pinkerton732]

I wouldn’t trade places with the best movie star Me: your the best movie star

[@evaorlitova3931]

That's exactly what I thought lol

[@popaholic3280]

You’re*

[@YouTubeSFscript]

Uncle Sam yasssssssssssss

[@theaustinleeytchanneltalytc]

*You're

[@Fustro]

I used to think Spongebobs parents were Chocolate Chips Cookies lol

[@hxddia]

Fustrolight OMg SAME

[@theshenpartei]

Fustrolight I thought they were regular cookies

[@albertomontijo5849]

Lol same 😂😂😂

[@joceyeditssYT]

Same 😂

[@LeopoldLitchenstein]

Glad I'm not alone

[@williammorales6142]

Today is the day I knew that Tom Kenny is Patchy The Pirate

[@bernainmolina7481]

And dont forget the chief at paradise pd and head ranger in brickleberry

[@NateRiver5454]

Dont forget gary

[@TheGamingTeam101Tgt101]

bernain molina wow how did you remember that

[@bernainmolina7481]

@@TheGamingTeam101Tgt101 cuz I have all three seasons of brickleberry and the season 1 of paradise pd so the soft innocent spongebob voice in an adult show

[@TimEdward-c7r]

HUE on Final Space too!!!

[@ionknow9614]

If only Stephen Hillenburg was here he would have been so proud! Rest In Peace Stephen Hillenburg you in a better place

[@aquafinna3977]

wavybooydyson 21 He wouldn’t be proud spongebob is hated now

[@glendeaton5489]

@@aquafinna3977 how is it hated

[@michelanzolin6404]

@@aquafinna3977 Nickelodeon*

[@Miqbtn]

No one can do SpongeBob's voice no other than Tom Kenny.

[@Jinaria101]

Miquon That’s what they said about scooby doo yet they were able to find pretty good voice actors for them no matter what fans say theirs always gonna be someone who can do a good impression of a character

[@wahdorable8556]

@@Jinaria101 you would be surprised...look up any voice impersonations of spongebob on KZbin.......trust me ALOT of people can do scooby and I havent seen 1 person actually sound like spongebob

[@Jinaria101]

stop reading my name and just like my comment This is just my opinion but I thought Al Roker did a decent job impersonating him when he said his name on the Macys thanksgiving day parade and he wasn’t even trying that hard

[@wahdorable8556]

@@Jinaria101 ....that's 1 word I do Elmo and Micky impersonations and trust me saying many words in a sentence is way harder than 1 word

[@Jinaria101]

stop reading my name and just like my comment Well according to tara strong it’s not about making certain tones and sounds it’s about having good acting skills and line delivery when it comes to voice acting so I guess your right about that

[@MichaelSmith-fj7di]

Even though I'm 19, I love Spongebob, and it was a big part of my childhood. I'm disappointed that I can't see the musical live, but I'll record it, and I really want to see the new movie next year. Tom Kenny does an amazing job voicing Spongebob for us and providing us with 20 years of good content.

[@kbs1212]

Michael Smith 💜

[@gagetaylor192]

19 as well, been watching this show since I was AT LEAST 3.

[@jwelch5742]

Tom Kenny won 2 Emmy Awards for Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program for playing SpongeBob SquarePants on SpongeBob SquarePants in 2018 and 2020.

[@Tmichelle245]

the super bowl halftime show was a disgrace to SpongeBobs fans

[@keshov7945]

it was unacceptable

[@micah8260]

yep

[@notinmyworld8239]

I'm going to watch hockey instead of NFL games for now on

[@emmaschnapp6744]

T S yes unless you watch the NHL

[@evaorlitova3931]

Ikr

[@flamestonesmokeray1505]

1999: A sponge working at an underwater fast food joint. 2019: Most recognizable cartoon character of the century

[@Sus_hamptor]

I like the older spongebob better than the New one.

[@jazzyminz]

Older sponge bob definitely better because that’s when the creator still worked on it before leaving the show to other writers

[@jessicabenitez3265]

joe's channel Facts bro

[@Sus_hamptor]

@American_Atheist1776 you got youre second sub

[@maribelalvarado3784]

They both good.

[@LeopoldLitchenstein]

I don't really care to distinguish since there's plenty of really good stuff whether it be the first few seasons or even the ones where Hillenburg made a full return to the show.

[@Kingdududu]

R.I.P Stephen Hillenburg he sculpted my childhood

[@Ryan-4]

King Dududu ya it was my childhood show to watch

[@CarloAmador]

King Dududu ok?

[@AyubuKK]

6:08 That’s awesome. I feel the same. I try to live life like Spongebob does every day. Even though on other days I’m Squidward.

[@NateRiver5454]

I know right you're either SpongeBob or not

[@AyubuKK]

POOPY GAMING I imagine a constant shift between being Spongebob and being Squidward is exactly what being bipolar is like. Since it’s so often how people with bipolar disorder describe what it’s like.

[@Dreyz-pg2zz]

I'm patrick because I'm a dumbass

[@AyubuKK]

bob bob 😂

[@xxalexisxx9154]

@@Dreyz-pg2zz XD sameeee! 😂

[@OmniaViridis]

Honestly, it's good to know that as long as there's spongebob, he'll be voiced by Tom.

[@box2365]

Isabella Jackson I’m relieved to hear he’s strict on that part. Literally nobody else can voice him anyway!

[@meka.774]

The reason why spongebob is one of the best cartoons in history is because the creators found a way for the episodes no matter how many times you watch it to never get old.

[@ambergriffin91]

Born in ‘91.. I’m happily, still a very big fan of the optimistic, most positive character ever created... Spongebob!!

[@AaronJrBrundidge]

I was 3 when SBSP was on the air

[@wadealcorn3402]

RIp Stephen Hillenburg

[@ryticx8074]

Wade Alcorn 😔🙏🏽❤️

[@haylnanna5575]

Rip ~❤️

[@Hazyphern]

It’s been a year without him😔

[@countyourkills]

rip king of childhood 🥺❤️

[@elenaa6497]

❤️🥺😣

[@bruhmoment1372]

A legend from my childhood if there ever was one.

[@lillylove4129]

Spongebob literally made my whole childhood and I never get tired of it. Honestly I think he’s the reason why I have such a positive and giggly personality. Freaking love this💙

[@RedditKing1984]

"Who you calling pin head" ." Im dirty dan no im dirty dan". Sponge bob was my child hood .

[@purplecatangel1376]

Didn’t like Spongebob at first when I was a kid, but after watching a few episodes, I feel like it’s one of my favorites on Nickelodeon along with the old classics, Fairly Oddparents, Danny Phantom, Rugrats, Hey Arnold, Kablam, Avatar and Invader Zim.

[@sitarabazarova7651]

Hhjjbjjyyhy. O Yhjvhuhyg

[@skybaker18]

Think I’m gonna cry. Even Ethan Slater is here!

[@thehorsesnamewasfriday8695]

Sponge bob is the best animated tv series ever created tbh

[@thatsthechannel6505]

OOF for me it the flintstones, simpsons, futurama, gravity falls, and sponge bob

[@baldyairkid1831]

I disagree with you, I prefer Avatar.

[@cryptozex]

BaldyAir Kid avatar sucks. Sorry to say, but it’s my opinion

[@baldyairkid1831]

Well, I disagree with that but I respect your opinion dude.

[@baldyairkid1831]

Yeah, true, personally I'm fine with it. The show isn't for everyone

[@KaidenHockett]

Spongebob is literally the only best show left on Nickelodeon

[@JOJO-yh8hr]

KaidenHockett ahhhh I miss the drake and josh and icarly days

[@fadinglightsarefading]

last time I checked Nickelodeon (was a few years ago when I was younger) it still had pretty good shows like Harvey Beaks and some the dream works stuff. It was around the time of the loud house I stopped watching but I hear it's still pretty good. But nothing can replace Spongebob.

[@vincerussosux]

0:11 Seeing Tom Kenny reenact those classic Spongebob noises is pretty cool.

[@carleygealow4115]

we didnt want it “part” of the show. we wanted it to BE the show.

[@laurendalightskinhunter]

This show is so ridiculous it’s literally the funniest show that I grew up on and I still watch it to this day

[@babyboomerio]

lauren white watch paradise pd on Netflix

[@popsingerstar]

r.i.p. stephen hillenburg :( u made the best show ever, gave us awesome childhoods & spongebob will never be the same without u :(

[@jayla6490]

SpongeBob always had a positive attitude and he shows me that everything will be okay no matter the situation

[@malion8374]

True. I'm 13 and I still can't believe that I didn't mature from it, I love this show so much and when I have a bad day or something bad happens, it always cheers me up

[@itjustscythe]

When spongebob is older than you

[@Leanne-jm5gc]

I was 4- years- old when Sponge Bob first came out and I used to love watching this show. I was 11-years-old when the Sponge bob movie came out in 2004. This show is still extremely popular and I am very shocked of how long it’s been out. I am 24-years-old now and I don’t watch it anymore but I know it will always be my childhood TV show.

[@Leanne-jm5gc]

Ok

[@clifyt]

Your numbers don't add up

[@Pixtxrn]

People: this musical sucks Me a person who thinks musicals take a lot of work and good actors and singing and actually think it’s good

[@sam55802]

Spongebob was my first cartoon show I ever watched when I was 2 months old and I’m going to obviously watch the new movie and no ones going to stop me. I’ve been watching for 13 years now.

[@davidmolina5726]

I love SpongeBob IDC how old I may be period

[@Needsmoreflash]

Tom is so much more than just spongebob.

[@fishfan2]

In these dark days we live in we need that optimistic sponge more than ever

[@niamhreilly4074]

He was my childhood

[@metaltension]

Niamh Reilly Right with ya

[@grim2867]

I met tom kenny on career day in LA in 4th grade. Im 25 and it was still think about it sometimes.

[@malion8374]

Lucky

[@doomaringproductions9721]

inside edition should make a spongebob documentery

[@fahdghanem1053]

This is inside edition not Shane dawson

[@xentastic]

Song: Best Day Ever Everyone: End of the world videos with Best Day Ever Song.

[@jlgutierrez3]

This is the longest Inside Edition I’ve ever seen.

[@jackseery1654]

When they said sweet victory played at the super bowl when it never did squidward introduced Travis Scott and they looked at the alternate timeline video where hey really did play sweet victory lmao Pog champ

[@sandrarod2015]

I’m not the only one who cringed when they looked at musical right

[@PaulaRahn]

Alarmz ikr. The voicing was bad

[@cameronstanek7124]

The musical is really good. I thought it looked bad at first, and it isn’t flawless, but man it’s just so FUN to watch

[@cerealdust6770]

Try listening to not a simple sponge and maybe you'll change your mind :)

[@moosekilzer8690]

Oh the musical is actually so much better than anyone gives it credit for. Everyone always thinks it’s terrible until they actually watch it through and suddenly they realize it’s actually amazing.... just saying. Just don’t go into it serious and let yourself have fun ;)

[@carolyn9758]

I mean you have to give it a chance. It’s actually pretty good.

[@summerjolie783]

I'm 17 and I've been a fan of sponge bob since I was in the womb I dont think it's a phase 😂💛

[@rainyday6512]

Does this mean Spongebob is ending? You can’t let my Childhood die Tom Kenny Keep doing the show, and never let this revolutionary show die

[@LeopoldLitchenstein]

The original series I'm sure will continue at the very least for a few more years, probably longer. But who knows

[@Pinkugumi]

Tom is going to die, or get old eventually and he wont be able to do the voice anymore. Plus all shows have to end. They cant go on forever. Get real

[@rainyday6512]

Layla Harrison well he should never let his legacy die

[@Pinkugumi]

@@rainyday6512 true

[@omarmartin5294]

@@Pinkugumi exactly, all shows must come to a close.

[@premtv4987]

Spongebob was my childhood

[@mouthbreather8596]

Spongebob is not a kids show its a life style.

[@alchemistsleep2539]

@IAM you sound like the type of person that beats his meat to fortnite skins.

[@LeopoldLitchenstein]

Yes, it is.

[@antoniacardenas9401]

Spongebob is my CHILDHOOD and if it ever ends ill go nuts

[@jwelch5742]

Tom Kenny won 2 Emmy Awards for Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program for playing SpongeBob SquarePants on SpongeBob SquarePants in 2018 and 2020.

[@TheRManProds]

SpongeBob Is Love, SpongeBob Is Life!

[@chrislanda9950]

He was the voice actor for rocko too WTF I love this man!

[@tomstrainsproductions]

I saw ur comment when that part came

[@darkhoodedguy1485]

1:20 *Behold, the anatomy of a sponge*

[@LaAbogadaRodriguez]

I’m glad Tommy likes his job. He helped create some of my best memories.

[@bullyzelda5981]

I'm an og fan of spongbob watched it ever since 99 now its crazy to see my little nephews be into it ... Time goes by so fast ...

[@pinesy9452]

His voice makes me want to breathe.

[@elicather8168]

Spongebob is such an important part of my childhood. I wish I appreciated it more back then. But now I’m working to become an artist, and this show, and so many like it, inspired me to so! Tom Kenny is such a huge inspiration to me.

[@sorinvladu7021]

Just putting it out there, we always need SpongeBob

[@tineyjesickahful]

I’m almost 30 and I still love SpongeBob

[@Jervis-JehanYvesLaurent]

:) this man is still a great legend

[@Starfish9587]

I was making a birthday video for him for july 13 2020. He makes my childhood great. What a legend

[@ryangroves596]

Sponge-bob is Basically Nickelodeon’s Mascot!

[@tash0474]

This brings back so many memories 😭❤️

[@reneerose8489]

Tom Kenny is a literal angel we don’t deserve him

[@NHSSHINOBI]

4:32 I get it cuz their like almost $300

[@FittestTrack]

nobody: my recommendeds on this video: DID SOMEONE SAY COCOMELON

[@myutubeaccount8474]

FittestTrack 73.Mp6 me to

[@hockeyhoodack9295]

no one can replace Tom Kenny

[@JinxBikeRace]

Sure the show got worse after season 3 and after Stephens death but the show is still very important to me. I am 14 and watched it my whole life and honestly do not see that changing it has become a part of me that I love and would never give it up for anything

[@CIOOfficial]

Can we take a moment and wonder why he sat on the table when their were open chairs. 1:46

[@NHSSHINOBI]

He voice of Spongbob, he can do whatever he wants

[@nowayactuallybrohwat]

You dare oppose tom kenny voice of spongebob?

[@braydenreimann8718]

Yes. It's so awkward and he just sits right in front of the computer.

[@craicolackin]

Because Tom Kenny is adorable. That’s why. 😻

[@Hecticxr]

2000's rewind time

[@Hecticxr]

@@samis2real ik but the bet sp cam in the 2000's

[@itzybasurtoo2043]

I can’t be the only one who thinks spongebob is cute like-

[@alexsarabia8884]

Spongebob will always be my favorite #1 kid cartoon show

[@milak5303]

The musical was so good, I saw it when I went to NYC last year

[@00kidney]

Oh nice to know about you 😂👏👏👏👏

[@user-qv9ho1lj3z]

Tom is a great guy. I remember how patient he was nearly 20 years ago when he was the main voice actor for this game and he needed to do a lot of the same lines.

[@elisstopmotionland7844]

Y'all know he is the ice King and the mayor from power puff girls

[@kbs1212]

Gamer Gabe I just about fainted when I found out he’s the MAYOR OF TOWNSVILLE.

[@pixelander]

Spongebob is truly the best cartoon ever

[@pixelander]

Gabe PL how

[@infamousdood1696]

I see spongebob, I click.

[@ayoitsyagirllaylabear4521]

Wow im 28 i hav3 been watching him for 20 years and have to admit i love snuggling down and still watch him

[@rustyrelicsfarm2406]

RIP STEPHEN HILLINBERG.

[@PotatoPizza420]

4:35 how can we forget such a tragedy

[@darxlord7857]

Been watching SpongeBob since I was 4 and I'm 15 rn and still will be my childhood show 😃

[@hashimmahamerul8857]

The last 2000s cartoon TVs

[@fakewrap9630]

I have been watching this TV show when I was younger and I still watch it never gets boring

[@jayla6490]

This makes me cry thank you so much for everything you guys do for our spongy Bob 😂😂😂😭😭

[@chilldaisy]

I’m 20 and I’ll continue to watch hopefully they still have it for my kids I been watching for 19 years

[@carlosquintana9646]

You heard he said kids,SpongeBob SquarePants never go away...still keep legacy going forever...

[@lenasharmaine8296]

Tom Kenny is like the Mel Blanc of this generation.

[@kenrickbautista6141]

Tom Kenny voice directs?! Damn!

[@Sahlad]

He was my childhood. Anyone else??😘

[@mannamedisaak3316]

Sahlad me too

[@jhonlee4458]

My life is gay

[@Terminator13175]

@@jhonlee4458 cool

[@Monkey_D_Rae]

RIP Steven Hillenborg thank you for my childhood

[@carolyn9758]

I didn;t watchthis video at first but now I know the musical’s in it and I’m HERE

[@metraforce441]

*We need spongebob because that’s where most relatable memes exist*

[@EvanFrenchMusic93]

You lied inside edition, SpongeBob was only included as a brief clip introducing one of the performers, there was no Sweet victory performance at the super bowl!

[@nolimitprof]

No, no let’s forget when sponge bob appeared on the Super Bowl halftime show

[@FlowerMama23]

We do NOT talk about SuperBowl2019!!!!

[@charlottemallentjer8774]

Spongebob is timeless!!

[@JsaoCosmo]

*spongebob sneakers* Me: *my wallet would like to know your location*

[@goodolmeplant5809]

I still really think SpongeBob needs to end, atleast at some point, this can't go on forever.

[@Cumjr]

How dare you