The first big guest I wanted to meet at InvaderCon, the voice of Professor Membrane (aka Dib and Gaz’s remote, scientist father for those who’ve never seen the show) but you probably know him better as Squidward Tentacles…Rodger Bumpass!
What a thrill to meet him. Rodger’s career in voice work goes wayyyyyyyy back. I even told him how I’ve always remembered his brief part in Heavy Metal; he was the witness testifying for then against Captain Hanover Fist. It’s quite funny despite the movie’s inconsistent nature and it does cater to pre-teen boys, especially those from the late Seventies and early Eighties, me included.
There’s definitely a bit of Squidward in his DNA. When Rodger puts his arms to his side, you can see the character. As a bonus for me, he also did my favorite quote, “I listen to Public Radio!”
