The Mel Blanc Show

Rich Foreign Relatives

English · Radio, Humor

Mel Blanc stars as himself in this radio comedy, bringing the quick changes of voice and character that made him one of radio’s most distinctive performers. The series centers on Mel’s life and comic misadventures, with his vocal versatility at the heart of the show.

Episodes combine situation comedy with sketches and character performances, drawing on Blanc’s ability to shift between contrasting voices. The result is a lively ensemble-style program built around comic exchanges and the playful possibilities of radio performance.

Its appeal lies in hearing a celebrated voice actor turn vocal transformation into comedy, moving between personalities and situations with an energetic, lighthearted tone.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.