"Humor has become so cliche and glib and all this that I don't think it's funny. It's kind of not funny. But in my day, it was a little more gung ho- a little more masculine."

Alan Young (1919 - 2016)
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About Alan Young

Alan Young was a British-Canadian actor, voice actor, comedian, radio host, and television host. He is best known for his role as Wilbur Post in the television series 'Mr. Ed' which aired from 1961 to 1966. Young started his career as a radio performer and worked in various radio shows before transitioning to television and film. In addition to his acting career, Young also provided the voice for Scrooge McDuck in animated series and video games.

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