| rdfs:comment | - Bevilacqua grew up in Newark, New Jersey, the son of a policeman and a housewife. Bevilacqua wrote to Daws Butler, the voice of famous Hanna-Barbera cartoon characters, including Yogi Bear, Huckleberry Hound, and Quick Draw McGrawin 1975 at age 16. Daws responded, and their correspondence blossomed into a 13-year mentorship, Bevilacqua serving as Daws' young apprentice. This learning experience also made Bevilacqua a professional expert on animated cartoon history in general, and fictional character voice acting in particular.
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| abstract | - Bevilacqua grew up in Newark, New Jersey, the son of a policeman and a housewife. Bevilacqua wrote to Daws Butler, the voice of famous Hanna-Barbera cartoon characters, including Yogi Bear, Huckleberry Hound, and Quick Draw McGrawin 1975 at age 16. Daws responded, and their correspondence blossomed into a 13-year mentorship, Bevilacqua serving as Daws' young apprentice. His relationship with the late Butler resulted in numerous private tape recordings, many featuring the voice of Yogi Bear, and these sometimes can be heard on Bevilacqua's radio shows. Bevilacqua maintains a close relationship with the estate of Daws Butler, which allows him use of many rare audio materials. This learning experience also made Bevilacqua a professional expert on animated cartoon history in general, and fictional character voice acting in particular.
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