John Ratzenberger: From Cliff Clavin to Hamm — 30 Years Inside Toy Story

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<p data-start="99" data-end="661">In this nostalgic and fun-filled episode of Backstage Pass with Gentry Thomas, actor and legendary voice performer John Ratzenberger joins Gentry to talk about his return to the world of Pixar in Toy Story 5. The new film brings the beloved toys back for a fresh adventure where classic, old-fashioned playthings face off against modern technology. Disney describes the story as &ldquo;Toy meets Tech,&rdquo; with Woody, Buzz, Jessie, and the gang navigating a world where screens and gadgets are changing the way kids play.</p>

<p data-start="663" data-end="873">Fans can watch the official trailer here: <a class="decorated-link" href="https://video.disney.com/toy-story-5-official-trailer" data-start="709" data-end="762">Toy Story 5 Official Trailer</a><br data-start="762" data-end="765">Fans can get tickets and showtimes here: <a class="decorated-link" href="https://www.fandango.com/toy-story-5-2026-243393/movie-overview" data-start="810" data-end="873">Toy Story 5 Tickets</a></p>

<p data-start="875" data-end="1220">John and Gentry dive into his long history with Pixar, where Ratzenberger became a fan favorite through memorable roles across the studio&rsquo;s films. He talks about the craft of voice acting, how he approaches animated characters, and what makes bringing a toy, bug, monster, car, or character to life so different from live-action performance.</p>