I first interviewed Kimmy Robertson in 2016, and ever since then, we’ve regularly exchanged texts and had conversations with each other. Kimmy has become a very good friend of mine, and an ally to turn to when I’m experiencing dark times. For all we covered in our initial interview, there was a lot that we didn’t have the chance to discuss, and one topic that couldn’t be talked about due to secrecy at the time. I knew that Take 2 had to happen, so we talked on Monday, March 18th about a whole new array of topics.
One of the formative TV shows of my youth was Muppet Babies. The show’s mixture of animation and live-action created an imprint on me that has lasted a long time. To this day, I’m amazed at the depth and breadth of the show’s references. Another program I enjoyed watching in my youth was Dumbo’s Circus, a Disney Channel puppet-and-costume program based around the classic Disney movie of the same name. What’s the common link between these two? That would be my newest interview subject, Katie Leigh. Ms. Leigh voiced Rowlf on Muppet Babies and Dumbo on Dumbo’s Circus, and that’s just for starters. Ms. Leigh began voice-acting in the early 80s, and continues to be an active talent to this day as she can currently be heard on the Sprout series Space Racers. On Monday, December 12th, she took time out of her schedule to speak to me, and I hope you all enjoy getting to know this legendary voice-over talent.
