Morgan Freeman is a legend for a litany of issues at this level, and excessive on that record is his voice. So, on Friday, “The View” took full benefit of it.
Freeman stopped by the ABC speak present in assist of his new collection “The Grey Home,” on which he’s an government producer. However, the actor may even be lending his voice to Steven Spielberg’s new documentary collection, “The Dinosaurs.” As soon as once more, Freeman is narrating, fairly than taking part in any type of character.
After plugging the present, host Sara Haines questioned whether or not Freeman had heard about Punch, the infant monkey in Japan who has gone viral in current weeks for scuffling with the opposite monkeys in his enclosure. Freeman confirmed he’s conscious of the cute creature, prompting Haines to ask a favor.
“I type of really feel prefer it may cheer him up if he have been to listen to a Morgan Freeman narration,” she stated. “Would you give it a strive?”
Freeman instantly joked that he knew this was coming and pretended to be upset, however simply as rapidly was able to do it. So, as footage of Punch and his beloved stuffed animal started taking part in, Freeman was handed a script.
“Punch discovered companionship in an orangutan plush toy, from IKEA,” he learn critically. “And now, the as soon as lonely macaque has discovered himself a finest pal. Or, ought to I say, a brand new prime mate?”
“And whereas this monkey shines — oh heavens,” Freeman continued, breaking character for a second to shake his head on the pun, “his household ought to keep in mind, his identify is Punch. So don’t assume he gained’t go King Kong in your ass.”
Naturally, the second delighted each the hosts and the viewers, and earned Freeman an enormous spherical of applause.
“The View” airs weekdays at 11 a.m. ET on ABC.