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00:00I'm ready! I'm ready! I'm ready! I'm ready! I'm ready!
00:04Go SpongeBob!
00:07Welcome to Ms. Mojo and today we'll be looking at the iconic animated characters
00:12whose voices had the biggest impact on us as kids.
00:15Well, my name's Timmy. I have a short attention span and...
00:23Number 10. Winnie the Pooh. The Winnie the Pooh franchise.
00:27Created in the 1920s in a children's book, this adorable bear soon became a favorite of
00:32youngsters worldwide. In animated adaptations, he's most famously voiced by the magnificent
00:38Jim Cummings.
00:40Oh, hello balloon. We have a very important thing to do today.
00:46His defining traits are his kind nature and his relatable addiction to honey.
00:50On simple adventures with companions like Piglet, Eeyore, and Christopher Robin,
00:54Winnie the Pooh can always be counted on for a memorable moment,
00:58usually having to do with his appreciation of the sweet stuff.
01:01Christopher Robin, I think the bee's S-U-S-P-E-C-T something.
01:09Perhaps they think you're after their honey.
01:11It's been almost a hundred years since Pooh first came to the public,
01:15and our love for him has only grown since. His charm is timeless, and he will undoubtedly carry
01:21on reminding us of the importance of friendship and adventure.
01:25Forever isn't long at all when I'm with you.
01:33Number 9. Homer Simpson. The Simpsons.
01:36Aha! Aw, $20. I wanted a peanut.
01:41$20 can buy many peanuts.
01:43Explain how.
01:44Money can be exchanged for goods and services.
01:47D'oh! You didn't think we would just leave this character off the list, did you?
01:50Many will probably recognize Homer Simpson just by his catchphrase.
01:56A deer!
01:56A female deer.
01:58Despite the Simpsons being primarily targeted at adults,
02:01there's no shortage of children who adored this show.
02:04Homer will go down in history as the quintessential animated dad,
02:07largely thanks to the amazing voice actor Dan Castellaneta, who brought him to life.
02:12When will I learn?
02:14The answer to life's problems aren't at the bottom of a bottle.
02:18They're on TV!
02:20He is the embodiment of the everyman, and despite his many flaws,
02:24his love for his family makes him a character that people of all ages can adore.
02:28Number 8. Samurai Jack.
02:31Samurai Jack.
02:32Voiced by the legendary Phil Lamarr,
02:34Samurai Jack and his quest to return back to his own time enchanted a generation of children.
02:40So the question is not where I am, but when I am.
02:43Precisely.
02:44The Spell Aku cast must have ripped me from my own time and flung me into the distant future.
02:48Time warp is highly plausible.
02:50The show was iconic for its visual style,
02:53in addition to the strong characterization of the technically unnamed young prince.
02:57On a mission to rid his home kingdom of an evil demon,
03:00the stoic and gifted Jack is elevated by Lamarr's precise vocal performance.
03:06My question will be...
03:08Yes?
03:11If you were your brother, which one would you say is the magic worm?
03:15Jack might not be the most chatty character in the world,
03:18but the gravitas and emotion in his voice really stick with you.
03:21The craft behind the character and the show makes them both likely to remain timeless.
03:27You will not claim another innocent.
03:30I wish he...
03:32DESTROYED!
03:37Number 7. Scooby-Doo.
03:39The Scooby-Doo franchise.
03:40Is anyone in the mood for a Scooby snack?
03:45Okay, do it is.
03:46Scooby-Doo.
03:52We know who will always answer yes to this question.
03:55It's Scooby-Dooby-Doo.
03:57Originally voiced by the talented Don Messick,
04:00Scooby became an instant icon as soon as he made his debut in 1969.
04:12Not only is he a talking Great Dane,
04:14but he's a vital member of Mystery Incorporated.
04:17The dedicated team couldn't solve all the spooky mysteries they happened upon without him.
04:22He might be a bit of a scaredy cat, but that's all part of his charm.
04:25As a staple of children's TV for more than five decades,
04:29Scooby's voice is practically guaranteed to never leave our heads.
04:38Number 6. Candace, Phineas and Ferb.
04:45I worry about you sometimes, Candace.
04:47Disney Channel's animated hit is filled with plucky characters with defining voices,
04:52but while we love the titular characters,
04:55particularly Vincent Martella's work as Phineas,
04:58we can't get enough of Candace.
04:59Known for her relentless determination to expose her younger brother's outlandish inventions,
05:04Candace was voiced by Ashley Tisdale.
05:15Her signature catchphrase trying to get her mother's attention was always said
05:19right before her brother's convoluted schemes vanished into thin air,
05:22and even though she would try to get the main characters in trouble,
05:26her unmistakable sass and constant frustration make Candace a memorable figure.
05:30In a way, she embodies many of the challenges that come with being a teenager,
05:35even if your little brothers aren't concocting wild feats of engineering.
05:39On the 3rd, Jeremy spoke to me for the first time back in the 7th grade.
05:42May 6th, he brushed up against me in the hall.
05:44Oh, and April 3rd, that's the day he laughed so hard milk came out of his nose.
05:49He looks so cute.
05:51Number 5.
05:52Batman.
05:53Batman, the animated series.
05:56Many actors have taken on the role of Batman, but few come close to the work of Kevin Conroy.
06:01I went into this whole other place that no one else had gone to, I guess,
06:05and I could saw them all running around in the booth,
06:08and I realized that I had touched a nerve.
06:10Something had gone right.
06:12Arguably the most iconic actor to play the Dark Knight,
06:15Conroy first came to the role in Batman, the animated series.
06:19He spent most of three decades voicing the caped crusader,
06:22bringing an unparalleled amount of depth and gravitas to the character.
06:27He also has a masterful take on the vocal difference between Bruce Wayne and Batman.
06:32See, I keep hearing squeaks in my chimney, and I found these in my empty fireplace.
06:36They look like hairs.
06:37I thought maybe you could tell me if I have a bat problem.
06:40His co-star, Mark Hamill, was also responsible for a legendary portrayal of the Joker.
06:45We can't have people cursing at each other on the freeway.
06:49It's simply not polite.
06:52Together, they defined the Batman mythos for a generation.
06:55All right, you win.
06:57Take it easy.
06:57Here's everything on his blasted family.
06:59Names, addresses, it's all there.
07:04Number 4.
07:05Timmy Turner.
07:06The Fairly Oddparents.
07:07The titular young boy of this series was brought to life by the talented Tara Strong.
07:12That was fun and destructive.
07:14It was funstructive!
07:16Timmy is just an average 10-year-old, with traits relatable to kids everywhere.
07:21But unlike most kids, he has two Fairy Godparents, Cosmo and Wanda.
07:26The vase!
07:26It's still busted!
07:28I wish the vase was fixed!
07:32The duo attempt to help him with common issues like bullying,
07:36babysitters, and homework.
07:37Strong's voice acting abilities are unrivaled,
07:40and her performance cements Timmy as one of the most defining voices of the 2000s.
07:45Oh, gee!
07:46Mom and Dad have grounded me from watching TV!
07:50Whatever is a boy with fairies to do?
07:53Although Cosmo and Wanda steal a lot of the show with their wish-granting abilities,
07:58Timmy remains at the heart, with his iconic pink cap and high-pitched, often sarcastic tone.
08:03Number 3.
08:05Mario.
08:05The Mario franchise.
08:16Paired with his red shirt, overalls, and stately mustache,
08:20the voice of this character is simply iconic.
08:23Mario is an Italian plumber first voiced by Charles Martinet in video games.
08:28Martinet's ability to convey Mario's personality
08:31through just a handful of iconic lines is remarkable.
08:34It's-a me! Mario! Woo-hoo! Let's-a go!
08:39Okie-dokie! Ow-ow-ow-ow-ow-ow-ow-ow-ow-ow!
08:41I've been the voice of Mario for 26 years.
08:44He might not have much to say in the early days, but what he does say is memorable.
08:48The original performance provides a foundation for added charms with every iteration.
08:55Mario, you are amazing!
08:59Thanks, Dad.
09:00Mario is more than just a character.
09:02He's become a ubiquitous part of culture for children and adults around the world.
09:06Number 2.
09:07Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck.
09:10Various. Few voices have the same impact and longevity as Mickey and Donald.
09:22Donald, I can't understand a word you say.
09:24The Mouse was originally voiced by Walt Disney himself,
09:27debuting to the public back in 1928 in Steamboat Willie.
09:31Since then, he's appeared countless times in Disney projects,
09:35and is synonymous with the brand itself.
09:37Donald Duck is usually by his side.
09:39Clarence Nash voiced the quacky character for over 50 years,
09:43developing his famously difficult-to-comprehend protestations.
09:54Donald's short temper makes him an iconic counterpart to the cheerful Mickey,
09:58and together they represent the heart and soul of Disney.
10:01Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.
10:05Jake, Adventure Time.
10:07John DiMaggio brings the shape-shifting dog to life.
10:10Check out the sunken, lifeless eyes.
10:13The foul stench of decay.
10:15You know what that means?
10:17It means he's evil, I guess.
10:19Well, evil, sure.
10:20But mostly, he's unattractive.
10:22And unattractive people are desperate.
10:24You should haggle with him.
10:26Mabel, Gravity Falls.
10:27Kristen Schaal lends her voice to the energetic 12-year-old.
10:31Well, what's your opener?
10:32Pretend I'm a boy.
10:34Testosterone.
10:38Hi, I'm Mabel!
10:39I'm 12 and old as a pig!
10:40Wanna get married?
10:41Dexter, Dexter's Laboratory.
10:44The child genius was first voiced by Christine Cavanaugh.
10:47Yes sirree, working here is much more peaceful than being at home with Diddy.
10:53Working late again, Dexter?
10:55Yes sir, yawny, I'll be burning the midnight oil tonight for sure.
11:01Optimus Prime, The Transformers.
11:04Peter Cullen's masterful take on the Transformer remains a favorite.
11:08Unless a new supply of energy is found, nobody is going to win this war.
11:13When do we start the search mission?
11:15Soon as you're ready to launch.
11:17Shredder, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
11:20The TMNT baddie is James Avery, aka Uncle Phil of Fresh Prince fame.
11:26I don't believe it!
11:28My mighty foot soldier's beaten by a bunch of turtles!
11:34And mutant turtles at that!
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11:51Number one, Spongebob Squarepants and Patrick Starr.
11:55Spongebob Squarepants.
11:56Are you ready, kids?
11:58This dynamic duo was brought to life by Tom Kenny and Bill Fagerback.
12:02Spongebob and Patrick have one of the most hilarious and surprisingly heartfelt friendships
12:07on television.
12:10Yellow!
12:12Pink?
12:15You do care!
12:18Tom Kenny's voice captures Spongebob's optimism and enthusiasm in a way no one else
12:25could.
12:25Who's ready?
12:26I'm ready!
12:27Who's ready?
12:28I'm ready!
12:29Who's ready?
12:30I'm ready!
12:31And Kenny isn't a one-trick pony.
12:34He's also known for playing the Ice King on Adventure Time.
12:38Spongebob's laugh paired with his best friend Patrick's slow and low manner of speaking
12:42instantly boots us right back to our childhood.
12:45Together, they brought life to Bikini Bottom and may have defined an entire generation's
12:50sense of humor along the way.
12:52What cartoon was your Saturday morning must-see TV?
12:56Let us know in the comments.
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