Nancy Cartwright In Hot Water Over Bart Simpson Scientology Robo-Calls
As reported HERE FIRST, Glosslip revealed, thanks to some super-sleuthing by our friend MT and the folks at www.WhyWeProtest.net, voice-over actress Nancy Cartwright used her Bart Simpson voice character to make some promotional calls on behalf of the Church of Scientology for an upcoming event.. The video has been removed from YouTube by 20th Century Fox due to copyright infringement, but the word about what Cartwright did is already out, and her bosses as Fox are none too happy about it.
An article in the Daily Mail reveals that Cartwright's bosses do NOT approve this message:
Executives at 20th Century Fox are reported to be fuming after Cartwright recorded a voicemail message using her 'Bart' voice to boost turn-out for the event at the organisation's Hollywood centre.The message begins with Cartwright introducing herself as Bart in the character's voice.
She says: 'Hey, what’s happening man, this is Bart Simpson!' - and laughs using Bart’s trademark chuckle.
The actress - who is a Scientologist - then reveals her true identity, saying: 'Just kidding, don't hang up, this is Nancy Cartwright. This is a very special phone call to you.'
During the 59-second message she switches between her voice and Bart's, ending several sentences with the word 'man'.
'It's gonna be a blast man!' she says in Bart's voice, chuckling before describing what she will be speaking about at the event in Los Angeles on January 31.
Blogger Perez Hilton posted the audio on the internet on Wednesday but it was quickly removed due to a copyright claim by 20th Century Fox when the story made headlines, according to The Times.
Simpson's executive producer Al Jean said: 'This is not authorised by us.
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