During last years major league baseball playoffs, seemingly every commercial break had a promotion for a new television series on TBS called "Frank TV". Even Frank himself got sick of the promos. The reason why TBS was promoting the show so heavily was they new what they had.....the sheer talent of Frank Caliendo. He puts Rich Little to shame. Caliendo is simply the best impressionist I've ever heard. He's starting to gain quite a following and its much deserved. His spot-on imitations include John Madden, Al Pacino, Robert DeNiro, George Bush, Charles Barkley, Bill Walton, Jim Rome, Jay Leno, Terry Bradshaw, Robin Williams, Jerry Seinfeld and David Letterman. Those are just a few of voices he does. Just go on "youtube" and watch any number of performances by Caliendo and you will be amazed.

He's gained a lot of attention through the sports media having spent a lot of time on the NFL pregame shows, but his impressions go far beyond just sports celebrities. The interesting thing about Frank is that he spends a lot of time here in the Valley. In fact, he came by the station a few years back and did many of his impressions in our sports office. I remember thinking back then that this guy was incredible and it was just a matter of time before he got really famous. Now he's getting there with his own show and his many performances on Letterman and Leno as well on the TNT NBA telecasts as well as his NFL appearances.

He's probably most famous for his John Madden imitation....in fact I think he's the first guy to ever "do" a Madden impersonation. As the story goes, John himself isn't a fan, apparently, he doesn't see the humor and talent. (He's the only one).
I just saw Caliendo on Letterman recently and to watch Dave watch him is something I'd pay to see!!!

If you don't know him yet....remember the name....but no doubt you'll just remember all the voices.