Phil Harris: podcast appearances and interviews

Phil Harris was an American actor, comedian, bandleader, and musician known for his pioneering work in radio situation comedy. He co-starred with his wife, singer-actress Alice Faye, in The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show for eight years. Harris also made significant contributions as a voice actor in animated films, providing the voices for characters such as Baloo in The Jungle Book, Thomas O'Malley in The Aristocats, Little John in Robin Hood, and Patou in Rock-a-Doodle. As a singer, he achieved commercial success with the number one novelty hit record, The Thing, in 1950. Harris's multifaceted career spanned several entertainment domains, and his work remains influential in the fields of radio, animation, and music.