John Roberts on 250 episodes of ‘Bob’s Burgers,’ and why he doesn’t use Linda’s voice in the bedroom
Alright! This weekend, beloved animated sitcom Bob’s Burgers celebrates another major milestone with its 250th episode.For over 12 years and 13 seasons, actor/comedian/musician John Roberts has brought life to the voice of everyone’s favorite mom (well, besides their own), Linda Belcher, the musical matriarch of the slider-slinging family.Perhaps unsurprisingly, the voice was inspired by Roberts’ own mother, but Linda—just like the show itself—has taken on a life of her own, with fans across the globe, especially among the queer community, who are always thrilled to learn the icon is voiced by a gay man.But that’s not the only way Roberts uses his voice: Over the past four years, he’s been releasing dance floor-ready electro-pop bops, including the 2021 album Lights Out—with a follow-up record due out this spring.In short, Roberts is one of our favorite people, so we couldn’t let this landmark Bob’s Burgers episode pass us by without having him guest in our rapid-fire Q&A series, Dishin’ It.
In our fast and fun conversation, the performer reflects on the lessons learned from Linda over the years, the new wave and house music that inspires him, and the man-on-man french kiss that changed his life.A post shared by John Roberts (@johnrobertsfun)Congratulations on 250 episodes of Bob’s Burgers!
What would you say is one of the biggest life lessons you’ve learned from playing Linda Belcher for all these years?Life is short so make sure you are having fun.
Always look at the cup as half full rather than half empty. We are here to love each other and nurture that love. Don’t worry about what other people think about you if you know you are a good person.
