About MythBusters' Narrator

Tested member Kyle Bennette asked a question on behalf of many of you, which was: "Did you ever get to meet or interact with the narrator of the show? His voice was iconic alongside the Mythbusters crew." Here's what Adam has to say about his friend and colleague Rob Lee (as well as what it's like to lose an Emmy repeatedly). Thank you for your support, Kyle! Join this channel to support Tested and get access to perks, like asking Adam a question:

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[happilyham]

It would be really cool if you got Rob to narrate an episode of One Day Builds.

[TechGuyBeau]

Just remember Adam: DON’T ever stop going way off the rails with your responses. That is where the gold truly is

[_atys]

In high school I was on the student news program. For the intro to each episode we parodied a TV show or movie intro. After reaching out to Robert Lee, he graciously recorded us a personally narrated Mythbusters-style intro for our tiny school program out of the goodness of his heart. Super cool guy!

[JamesBartholomewMusic]

As someone from the UK that grew up watching Mythbusters... while we had a different narrator, for me he was equally as Iconic and important to the experience of the show as I expect Rob Lee was to US viewers. It was just the sound of Mythbusters for us!

[Syberz]

The fact that Mythbusters never won an Emmy is a travesty.

[deanapplegate]

My favorite line from all of mythbuster is
“Its purring like a kitten!”
“an asthmatic kitten that just ran the new york marathon”

[maxe]

as soon as you mentioned him I heard “who *are* the Mythbusters?” In my head

[kcowolf]

(Adam, looking at a rocket Jamie has accidentally welded together) What happened?
(Jamie) Nothing.
(Rob Lee) Denial is a river in Africa.

[coreypreston]

Whenever he just looks off into the distance and then smiles when he comes upon a fond memory of his is just so genuine

[goatflieg]

You absolutely nailed why Rob Lee was such a wonderfully integral part of the show. He truly "got it", and you could hear in his voice that not only did he get it, but he knew the audience and crew also got it too... and we were all sharing all these inside jokes as part of the Mythbuster experience... truly a community... and that always feels great.

[rossk]

“And Adam Savage”
“Am I missing an eyebrow”

[Nightweaver]

Rob Lee was one of the most fun TV narrators I've ever heard. He injected so much humor and candor into the show, and was the narrative glue that held together the story of each episode.

[lordhostile]

"Not So much "Fire in the hole!" but, fire in the whole shop!" -- Best quote from the narrator ever!

[TheGreatDanish]

Rob was as much a character on your show as any of the hosts. His voice was distinct and amazing.

[jfirebaugh]

Adam, Did you catch that Battlebots named the "Best Design" award after Grant? I got a little choked up when I saw that.

[WarlandWriter]

It genuinely astounds me that MythBusters has never won an Emmy. I would argue that it is without a doubt the greatest work of science communication ever conceived. Perhaps not the greatest work of science ever televised, but that is in part the reason why it would be the greatest work of science communication. It is specifically focused on everyday occurrences, it taps into the sensationalist part with danger, explosions and approaching the boundaries of human capability and in the process of all that, you learn something. It is science, pure and in its applied and everyday form, in a way that makes you wanna watch it. That's what science communication is all about.

[janetmichel]

Man you can literally ask Adam whatever question. It doesn't even matter if he answers it or goes on a huge tangent, you're guaranteed a good story!

[MusicGunn]

The thing I like about Adam is that you ask him a question and you can hear a smile in his voice as he's answering it. His enthusiasm is so genuine and so infectious.

[geojake]

2:58 The Goldfinger actress is Shirley Eaton, she is still alive today. Shirley Jackson was the horror writer.