An Evening with Larry Kenney
The man. The voice. The Larry.
Ep. 218 is live!
I can't believe we're finally here. Folks, I have been climbing the walls about this for months, since last year in fact. To say I was giddy or excited for this opportunity would be the understatement of the year, the century even. I really hope this proves to be a fun episode for everyone. As opposed to a write-up, I'd instead like to offer the following: an open letter of gratitude to Mr. Kenney, for his hard work over the years, and for "being there."
Dear Mr. Kenney,
I really hope you understand just how much it meant to me that you were willing to make a little time for some kid back home. It's not lost on me how ridiculous that sounds, "some kid," as I am a scant few weeks from 42 with a son of my own; a son, I might add, that is about the same age I was when I discovered Thundercats, and just as enamored with it. You'll be pleased to know he is working on his voices to make his friends laugh (his words), and getting pretty good with his "Thunder...Thunder...Thundercats, HOOO!" battle cry. I am, in many ways, still that "kid", though. Rather, that little kid is still in me, at the edge of my mind, always. It's no secret what many of these classic properties mean to me and why they mean what they do, I'm a fairly open person. Thundercats meant so much to me, though. Stories about bravery, respect, honor, having a code, loyalty, problem-solving...The show may have been a means to an end for selling toys, and the lessons were quite likely part of mitigating that sort of marketing. However, two things can be true at the same time, and the other side of that is just how important these lessons were for those of us who maybe didn't have it so great. This was thirty minutes where there was no screaming, a parent's addiction wasn't looking you straight in the eyes, or, sadly, a break from someone beating on you. You mentioned how often you'll experience adults conveying such sentiments to you, and just what that means to you. The degree of sincerity in your voice when speaking to that was truly something, sir. I speak for Dustin and Jason when I say we are incredibly grateful that you took the time to cut it up with us, and we really hope you had a blast doing it. Dustin and I have a great deal of pride over our shared PCHS history, as well as our shared interest and passion for broadcasting. Me, however? I just want to say thanks for your hard work. Long ago, it got one very scared little boy through some very tough times. Now, another little boy is asking his daddy all sorts of questions about Thundercats. I wish you nothing but the absolute best today, and every day after, Larry. And the next time you're in town...the first round is on me.
