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You've heard Mel Blank as the happy postman. Hello Mrs. Burns. Here's your name. This is my Mrs. Burns, remember? She's mine. You've heard him as the famous train caller. Hey, leaving on track five for Anaheim, Azultha, and Toot-a-Munga. You've heard him as the lovable character Zookie. Well, in the picture shop, I'm the president of the... president of the... I'm the vice president of the... I'm the treasurer... I sweep out the place. You've heard him as the famous Warner B…

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In Mel Tries to Fix a Water Heater, Mel Blanc finds himself in a predicament as he volunteers to fix a leak in the water heater of his girlfriend Betty's father, Mr. Colby. Mel is eager to impress Betty and prove his worth as a handyman, but he is also aware of the tension that exists between him and Mr. Colby. Betty encourages Mel to take charge and show her father that he can handle the repairs around the house, but Mel is filled with self-doubt about his abilities.

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The Mel Blanc Show, Episode 4

Mel Tries to Fix a Water Heater

Tuesday, September 24, 1946 · 25:34

The Mel Blanc Show, Episode 4

Mel Tries to Fix a Water Heater

Tuesday, September 24, 1946 · 25:34

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Mel attempts to fix a water heater for his girlfriend's father, but his efforts lead to a series of comedic misunderstandings and mishaps.

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