The Raccoons on Ice is the second of four specials leading up to the television series The Raccoons. It initially aired on CBC and in syndication on December 20, 1981.
12-20-1981
24 min
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Main Cast
Movie Details
Production Info
Director:
Kevin Gillis
Writer:
Kevin Gillis
Production:
Gillis-Wiseman Productions, Atkinson Film Arts
Key Crew
Character Designer:
Paul Schibli
Screenplay:
Juliet Law Packer
Producer:
Kevin Gillis
Executive Producer:
Sheldon S. Wiseman
Animation Director:
Paul Schibli
Locations and Languages
Country:
CA; US
Filming:
CA
Languages:
en
Main Cast
Rich Little
Born in Canada, Rich Little got his start just like almost every other comic of his time - night clubs. he was a very popular comic in these clubs, but if there was one thing Rich was best known for, it was impersonations. He studied the voices of many stars his whole life, stars like James Stewart, Johnny Carson, Don Rickles, Dean Martin, Truman Capote and George Burns. In the late 1960s, Rich was dubbed "the best impressionist in the world." During the 1970s, however, a rivalry began between him and fellow impressionist Frank Gorshin, who is five years older. Ultimately, Rich overpowered Gorshin and remained the best impressionist in the world. In 1973 Rich became more associated with Dean Martin and made countless appearances on the "Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts," honoring most of the people he impersonated. Besides impressions, Rich also had a successful career as a narrator in many stories, made many appearances in TV series, and hosted many TV shows. He also made his first movie, as Otterlake in The Other Side of the Wind (1972) in 1972. His acting career wasn't as successful as his impressions, but he did have a great talent. After the 1980s, Rich calmed down and moved away from the limelight. In 1998, Rich took a look back at his most remembered moments of his career: his appearances on the "Dean Martin Roasts," in an infomercial to promote the Roast videos. Rich says he will ALWAYS remember those moments.
Rita Coolidge is an American recording artist. During the 1970s and 1980s, her songs were on Billboard magazine's pop, country, adult contemporary, and jazz charts, and she won two Grammy Awards with fellow musician and then-husband Kris Kristofferson. Her recordings include "(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher", "We're All Alone", and the theme song for the 1983 James Bond film Octopussy: "All Time High".
Carl Banas, born on January 23, 1929 in Toronto, is a retired radio personality and actor. He is well-known for his voice roles in popular shows like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Rocket Robin Hood, and The Raccoons: Let’s Dance!
Apart from his voice acting career, Carl Banas also appeared on television as a police detective named Byron James in the series Wojeck. He lent his voice to various TV series and features, showcasing his talent and versatility.
In addition to his on-screen work, Banas was a beloved radio personality on different Toronto radio stations. His deep voice, smooth manner, and captivating stories about Toronto made him a favorite among listeners.
Banas also made his mark in the world of commercials and cartoons, recording voices for numerous TV advertisements and animated shows. Interestingly, he is one of the three surviving cast members from Spider-Man, along with Paul Soles (Spider-Man) and Alfie Scopp (Stan Patterson). All three of them also lent their voices to Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, with Banas portraying the head elf among other characters.
Len Carlson, born on September 2, 1937, was a well-known Canadian voice actor who lent his voice to numerous animated TV series from the 80s onwards. He also appeared occasionally on live-action TV shows and was a popular Kraft Canada TV spokesperson during the same period. Originally from Edmonton, he was also a former professional athlete.
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Hadley Kay (born 1973) is a Canadian born voice actor who appeared in the first two Care Bears movies: as the voice of magician Nicholas in The Care Bears Movie and as the villain Dark Heart in Care Bears Movie II: A New Generation.
Kay also appeared in Superman II, the Star Wars inspired animated series Ewoks, Inspector Gadget, and some of the earliest The Raccoons specials as the character Tommy. Then in season 3, he would play Bix Wheelie in one episode as a guest role.
He even guest-voiced Scooby-Doo for the 1997 episodes of Cartoon Network's Johnny Bravo. His other television credits include guest appearances in The Littlest Hobo (the 2-part episode, "The Five Labours of Hercules" (1983)), Bizarre (TV series), and Kung Fu: The Legend Continues.
Bob Dermer, an entertainment professional, embarked on his acting career at the age of 8, going professional at 14. He has showcased his talent across various locations, including Canada, London (at the Royal Court Theatre), Los Angeles (working for Hanna-Barbera), and Broadway in "42 Seconds From Broadway" alongside Henry Winkler.
Dermer's prominent roles encompass lead roles in CBC TV series like "Hi Diddle Day," "Pencil Box," "Guess What?," "Mr. Dress-Up," and others. Additionally, he held lead roles in TVOntario series such as "Readalong," "Two Plus You," "Bookmice," and "Today's Special," among others. In animated series, Dermer has ongoing roles, including characters in "Evergreen Racoons" and the "Care Bears," showcasing his versatility and lasting impact in the entertainment industry.
