Sunday, September 25, 2022

Interview with Leslie Stern, Iwao Takamoto's Step-Daughter

We all know Iwao Takamoto, the animator and creator of Scooby-Doo and so many other amazing characters! Leslie Stern, Iwao Takamoto's step-daughter, told us about Iwao Takamoto - dad, husband and friend. 


Leslie Stern is the Author of Living With A Legend, about her step-father, Iwao Takamoto. She calls him a legend, just like the rest of us. She's proud of Iwao and all that he accomplished. It's so amazing to see that he meant so much to her. It's heartwarming!

Leslie tells us amazing stories about Iwao...funny family stories and stories about how he felt about his work. She gave us a great look at Iwao as a person. 

We were honored to have been able to sit down with Leslie and talk to her. A very special thank you to Scott Jeralds for connecting us with Leslie. 

Please check out Leslie's book, Living With A Legend, for more amazing stories about Iwao and drawings and photos that have never been seen before by the public!

We hope you enjoy the episode!


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