I’ve heard Ernie Anderson’s voice on ABC for years, even when I was a young boy. Years and years later, I saw the face behind the iconic voice here on UA-cam. He was one of television’s ‘golden throats.’
@@joshuawilliams7351 Smoking does attribute to a deep voice, in some cases. Ernie Anderson was no different. I just read in Wikipedia that he died of lung cancer in 1997, due to a life of smoking. So, yes.
On the early episodes of THE CAROL BURNETT SHOW, which are rerun on MeTV now mixed in with the newer CAROL BURNETT & FRIENDS reruns, Carol would often introduce Ernie from the audience, and Ernie would stand up a bit & wave in acknowledgement. Later he took over for Lyle Waggoner as announcer after Lyle left the show.
@@videonut1988 One of the affiliates he worked at was WCVB and that was for the first 23.5 years of the station’s history (it signed on in March 1972).
He'll always be the voice of ABC. What a great iconic voice.
That's what I said!! He's the voice of ABC. What a beautiful voice!!!
One of the architects of my childhood.
He is one of the all-time great voices! I wish he could still be with us doing those promos!
Pretty magnificent to learn about this guy!
Damn didn’t realize what a baller PTA was. Can’t believe that kid shooting hoops with the old man created Dirk Diggler and There Will Be Blood!
I miss this era of TV. Many of of us grew up hearing Ernie. Love these posts
1 Of The Greatest Voice Actors Of The 20th Century, He'll Be Missed! Thank You For The Memories!
3:12 - I'm not sure, but the boy playing B-ball with the ol' man could possibly be Paul Thomas Anderson, future famous movie director.
It's almost certainly PTA.
2:16 - and there's the inspiration for Dirk's mom in Boogie Nights (Joanna Gleason said as much)
Ball Thomas Anderson!
This guy was amazing
Great clip. There is not a lot of video of Ernie at work. He was unsurpassed!
I’ve heard Ernie Anderson’s voice on ABC for years, even when I was a young boy. Years and years later, I saw the face behind the iconic voice here on UA-cam. He was one of television’s ‘golden throats.’
Do you think Camel or Marlboro was responsible for that, and his death to cancer?
@@joshuawilliams7351 Smoking does attribute to a deep voice, in some cases. Ernie Anderson was no different. I just read in Wikipedia that he died of lung cancer in 1997, due to a life of smoking. So, yes.
Goulardi ! He along with Tim Conway were funny as hell ! on tv in Cleveland.
from 63-66 in N.E. Ohio he was known only as Ghoulardi, the GREATEST tv horror host in the country R I P turn blue you KNIF
I grew up listening to this iconic voice!
There’s A young Paul Thomas Anderson in that clip.
Paul Thomas Anderson's father, I would never guess.
I remember when Boogie Nights came out... I recall that fact coming up a lot.
Like the group Wilson Phillips... yeah, we know who your folks are
Every man needs a wife like Edwina to check our egos.
On the Loooooooove Boat.
3:11 - Paul Thomas Anderson playing some basketball around his father Ghoulardi, I mean Ernie.
On the early episodes of THE CAROL BURNETT SHOW, which are rerun on MeTV now mixed in with the newer CAROL BURNETT & FRIENDS reruns, Carol would often introduce Ernie from the audience, and Ernie would stand up a bit & wave in acknowledgement. Later he took over for Lyle Waggoner as announcer after Lyle left the show.
0:25 I wouldn’t have had the nerve to walk behind Ernie and start giving my spiel while he was working.
Anderson also lent his voice to news opens and promos for ABC's affiliates. I wonder if he's done any for WJZ.
He did for 13 for their local and syndicated shows in the early eighties. (Including “HOUR MAGAZINE”)
@@videonut1988 One of the affiliates he worked at was WCVB and that was for the first 23.5 years of the station’s history (it signed on in March 1972).
Next time on Staaaaar Trek The Next Generation! :)
Ghoulardi!!
Yep 👍🏻!
Ironically, Ghoulardi would be succeeded by G.I. Joe's Flint as the primary voice of ABC!!!
Do we have an approx recording/air date for this gem?
Yes. Air date June 7, 1985. Thanks for watching!
3:05 - Listen how Ernie Anderson could be compared to Danny Dark!
Or even Chuck Riley and Don LaFontaine!!!
Houlardi be king😂😂😂😂