Best James Avery replacement in the classic TMNT cartoon

TheUltimateBum · 08-10-2016, 04:25 PM

Well, just as the title says, this is where you post your thoughts on who was the best fill-in for James Avery's Shredder in the classic TMNT cartoon.

Personally, I've always felt Bill Martin was the best replacement overall. He tries to imitate Avery in terms of delivery, but he also seems to be adding his own touch to the role. He sounds more violent and menacing than Avery, but he also has his fun moments. So yeah, personally I think Bill managed to do a great job filling in for Avery while also managing to sound unique.

Jim Cummings may have sound pretty close to Avery, but even though it's a good imitation, I really prefer Bill's more unique approach. Plus, Cummings sounds a little bit too raspy, which made him sound forced at times. It's still good, but not as successful as Bill, IMO.

Dorian Harewood is a little bit deeper than Avery, but it's still a pretty good attempt.

Townsend Coleman sounds a little bit too high, but his delivery is pretty good.

So yeah, who do you think was the best Shredder replacement in the classic Turtles cartoon????

View Poll Results: Who is the best Shredder fill-in???
Bill Martin	3	18.75%
Jim Cummings	5	31.25%
Dorian Harewood	3	18.75%
Townsend Coleman	5	31.25%
Voters: 16. You may not vote on this poll

08-10-2016, 04:25 PM	#1
TheUltimateBum Foot Soldier Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: My place, DUH!!! Posts: 127	Best James Avery replacement in the classic TMNT cartoon Well, just as the title says, this is where you post your thoughts on who was the best fill-in for James Avery's Shredder in the classic TMNT cartoon. Personally, I've always felt Bill Martin was the best replacement overall. He tries to imitate Avery in terms of delivery, but he also seems to be adding his own touch to the role. He sounds more violent and menacing than Avery, but he also has his fun moments. So yeah, personally I think Bill managed to do a great job filling in for Avery while also managing to sound unique. Jim Cummings may have sound pretty close to Avery, but even though it's a good imitation, I really prefer Bill's more unique approach. Plus, Cummings sounds a little bit too raspy, which made him sound forced at times. It's still good, but not as successful as Bill, IMO. Dorian Harewood is a little bit deeper than Avery, but it's still a pretty good attempt. Townsend Coleman sounds a little bit too high, but his delivery is pretty good. So yeah, who do you think was the best Shredder replacement in the classic Turtles cartoon????