John Ratzenberger Named 2014 Lehigh Valley Commencement Speaker
CENTER VALLEY, Pa. – John Ratzenberger, Emmy-nominated actor, entrepreneur and philanthropist, will be the featured speaker at Penn State Lehigh Valley’s 2014 commencement ceremony to be held at 11 a.m. May 10 at Stabler Arena in Bethlehem. Ratzenberger produced and hosted “Made in America,” a show for the Travel Channel, which established a television precedent and led the way for a new series of shows including “Dirty Jobs,” “Deadliest Catch,” “Ice Road Truckers” and others. These shows celebrate the work ethic that built America. He co-authored “We’ve Got It Made in America: A Common Man’s Salute to an Uncommon Country.” John Ratzenberger is currently in pre-production on a new documentary, the purpose of which is to awaken Americans to the shortage of skilled workers that threatens our country as a whole. Click here to read the full announcement on Penn State News online....
read moreCliff’s Cameo in Radio Shack Commercial
Did you catch John Ratzenberger featured in Radio Shack’s “The Phone Call” commercial during the big game? The ad featured several 1980s-era celebrities, such as John Ratzenberger as Cliff Clavin from Cheers, Hulk Hogan, Mary Lou Retton, Dee Snyder from Twisted Sister, Erik Estrada from CHiPs, along with characters such as Alf and Chuckie from the Child’s Play movies, arriving at a Radio Shack store and representing the 1980s to take their store back. Radio Shack also produced a separate Cliff-featured spot showing off EL wire. Watch the video below to hear one of Cliff’s little known...
read moreSeason 2 of ‘Legit’ Announced by FXX
FXX will roll out the premiere of Legit on Jan. 26, 2014. The second season of ‘Legit’ with Jim Jefferies will follow the comedian as he tries to solve the mystery behind his failing love life. On top of his personal challenges, Jefferies will also deal with a string of unwanted house guests that include his parents and his roommates’ dad, Walter (John Ratzenberger). Meanwhile, Jim’s roommate Billy (DJ Qualls) will deal with problems of his after beginning new medications for muscular dystrophy along with an unconventional romantic relationship. For more information about the premiere, check out this article on BroadwayWorld.com...
read moreA Visit to Eagle Hill Southport School
Hamm the pig, Mack the truck and P.T. Flea recently visited Eagle Hill Southport School — or at least the actor who voices the characters did. Actor John Ratzenberger the voice of these and many other Pixar movie characters, talked to the students about his life on and off the movie set. While most of the teachers know Ratzenberger as Cliff Clavin on the long-running sitcom, Cheers, most of the students recognize his voice from the Pixar movies, of which he has appeared in every one, including Toy Story, A Bug’s Life and Cars. Ratzenberger glided in and out of various character voices, but spent most of his time answering student questions. Click here to read the full news story on the Fairfield...
read moreGuest Cast of BONES on FOX – Catch it Again on January 11, 2014
John Ratzenberger will join the guest cast of the TV show BONES in this Saturday’s episode, which you can watch again on January 11, 2014. He will appear as Bill Schumacher in an episode where The Jeffersonian team investigates the murder of Adam Pak, a management consultant whose remains were found being eaten by bobcats. When evidence leads the team to a marriage retreat site, Brennan and Booth go undercover as previous personas “Roxie” and “Tony” to try to find more evidence. While at the retreat, Brennan and Booth meet fellow married couple Bill (guest star Ratzenberger) and Evelyn (guest star Millicent Martin) Schumacher, whose relationship seems a little too perfect. To read more about the episode, click...
read moreCheers’ John Ratzenberger to Appear in Tervis Showroom
Tervis will say “Cheers” to John Ratzenberger, America’s favorite mailman during The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market. Ratzenberger, a supporter of Made in America products and the producer and host of the Travel Channel’s Made in America show, will be the guest of honor in the Tervis showroom on Thursday, January 9, 2014 from 4-7 p.m. Buyers will have the opportunity enjoy cocktails and have their photos taken with Ratzenberger. In addition to the Made in America show, Ratzenberger has written a book entitled We’ve Got it Made in America: A Common Man’s Salute to an Uncommon Country, and is in the process of developing a new show: John Ratzenberger’s American Made. The new show will feature many of the best American made companies, many with recognizable household names such as Tervis, which will be one of the first companies featured. Click here to read more about this event...
read more“An Evening with John Ratzenberger” in Hometown
The Connecticut actor made famous by playing a know-it-all mailman on “Cheers” is coming back to his hometown. “An Evening with John Ratzenberger” will be presented Friday, Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. at the Bijou Theatre, 275 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport. Ratzenberger was born in Bridgeport, went to grammar school in Bridgeport (St. Ann’s in Black Rock), attended Sacred Heart University, and was active with the Downtown Cabaret Theatre in Bridgeport. For more information, read the full article...
read moreJohn Ratzenberger Interview During “Mayflower Marathon”
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (Rock 102) – For nearly 20 years, Rock 102 (WAQY) morning hosts Bax & O’Brien have hosted the annual Mayflower Marathon. This year, they continue the tradition. Bax & O’Brien will broadcast for 52 hoursfrom the Basketball Hall of Fame over the three days leading up to Thanksgiving while collecting non-perishable food donations for the Open Pantry of Springfield. In a year where the Open Pantry has struggled to keep up with growing demand, the need for donations of non-perishable food items is greater than ever before. The outpouring of support from local residents and businesses (including Big Y World Class Markets and All Points Moving and Storage) has historically been unprecedented and we hope that support continues in 2013. Scheduled interview guests for this year’s Mayflower Marathon: Comedy’s lovable Queen of Mean Lisa Lampanelli, Comedian Bob Marley, Tom Cotter from America’s Got Talent, Actress Meredith Baxter, Actor John Ratzenberger, Comedian Ralphie May, Mike Scully from the Simpsons, Brian Scully from Family Guy, sports fanatic Fitzy from townienews.com, Comedian Maz Jobrani, Congressman Richie Neal, and lounge singer Richard Cheese! The Mayflower Marathon begins at 6AM on Monday, November 25th and runs until 10AM on Wednesday, November 27th. It takes place in the south lot at the Basketball Hall of Fame, 1000 West Columbus Avenue, in Springfield, Massachusetts. For more information on the Mayflower Marathon,...
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John Ratzenberger Interview on Operation Kino from CinemaBlend.com
John Ratzenberger was featured in an early November interview on the CinemaBlend.com segment “Operation Kino.” From the site: This week we’re incredibly thrilled to have as our guest John Ratzenberger, the iconic star of Cheers and every single Pixar movie, who’s joining us to talk about his new TV series “American Made,” which is currently launching a Fund Anything campaign. We also asked John to pick a favorite movie to discuss, and he suggested My Cousin Vinny, which gives us the chance to talk about what makes a good Hollywood comedy. We also ask John about his experiences with Pixar and one last thing he has to say about Cheers. Come for the behind-the-scenes stories about Cliff Clavin and John Lasseter, stay for the French accent and Jacques Tati references. All that plus a lightning round about– what else?– your favorite movies that involve drinking. To get the scoop on John’s “American Made” and its campaign, you can click here. To read more and listen to the full segment, click...
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