Mike Pataki Memorial

If you loved Mike too and want to attend his memorial it will be tomorrow at noon, at:

Pierce Brother's Valhalla, May 15, 2010
@ 12:00pm (noon)...10621 Victory Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91606

A Sad Day

I just heard very sad news. My friend and hero, Mike Pataki has died. Mike, of course was the voice of George Liquor - as well as your favorite Klingon and many other TV and Movie characters.

Mike was a one of a kind, a totally unique character and actor. He could act, sing, punch and do just about anything you could imagine. The guy had true star quality. Whenever we did recordings together we'd all be in stitches just listening to him ad lib his lines. That's how Mike would get into the role. He would play on our reactions. The more we laughed, the more energy he seemed to get. And he always wanted to do it one more time.

The guy never quit. As the sessions went on, he would sweat more and more, and gradually remove his clothes until he was practically naked-which would only make us laugh more. His constantly inventive portrayals of George made me rethink how I wrote for him.

I don't really know what else to say. I'm still in shock and not very good at putting words together at the moment. I just know he was the best and I'll miss the heck out of him and his zany phone calls.

My love and sympathy go out to his wife, T and his friends and family. If you are a fan of Mike too, please comment and let his loved ones know you loved him too.

Here are some of his truly memorable scenes.

http://johnkpitch.blogspot.com/2007/10/who-is-george-liquor.html

Mike Pataki's Movie

Most of you know Mike Pataki as the brilliant voice behind George Liquor.

http://www.cartoonthrills.org/blog/GeorgeLiquor/movieClips/MansBestFriend_sofa.mov

Or the best Klingon in Star Trek.
He is also a movie director and he has just made a film of world shattering import that explains everything. If you are wondering why everything sucks in the world and why you just can't seem to get a break, you'll have to see

http://www.whataboutmyfeelings.com/

By the way, say hi to Mike and let him know how you feel about him. He doesn't have internet, but I will print your comments and love out and bring them to him.