The Wonderful World of Disney

Oct 27, 1954

Walt Disney introduces the show that will be a Sunday-night tradition for over 40 years, Disneyland. In this episode, he introduces upcoming season previews, plus movies that are to be coming out soon. The second half of the show is all about Mickey Mouse, Disney's first creation.

Nov 3, 1954

The 1951 Walt Disney animated film is the basis of this episode.

Nov 10, 1954

James Algar explores the lives of animal habitats as captured on film. The next portion is the 1948 True-Life Disney movie, Seal Island with Winston Hibler narrating about the habitat of the fur seal.

Nov 17, 1954

It's all about Donald Duck here as his career is highlighted.

Nov 24, 1954

The 1949 Disney movie is highlighted in this episode. Jeremiah is a young boy who owns a black lamb named Danny the Ram. Jeremiah wants to enter Danny into the spring fair, not out of pride for his pet but for the material gain of winning a ribbon. But alas, the fleece-bearer flees from home, leaving Jeremiah devastated. Jeremiah prays to God asking to be reunited with his runaway ram. In return, he promises to love Danny forever, and forsake any thoughts of using him to win ribbons.

Dec 1, 1954

Walt Disney takes us behind the scenes on the making of his new animated feature Lady & the Tramp.

Dec 8, 1954

This is a look into the making of the theatrical feature 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.

Dec 15, 1954

This is the first of five stories of the legendary Davy Crockett. In it, Davy and his friend Georgie Russel go off to fight the hostile Creek Indians.

Dec 22, 1954

In this Christmas episode, Donald Duck gets a movie projector and a film reel of a penguin who wants to be free of the frozen climate.

Dec 29, 1954

In teh first part, Walt Disney presents a famous animal photographer named Alfred G. Milotte, who presents clips of his African trip that has stunning stories about the African elephant and the lion. The second part deals with the beaver habitat as displayed in the 1948 True-Life Adventure film, Beaver Valley.

Jan 5, 1955

Young Jim Hawkins is caught up with the pirate Long John Silver in search of the buried treasure of the buccaneer Captain Flint, in this adaptation of the classic novel by Robert Louis Stevenson.

Jan 12, 1955

Young Jim Hawkins is caught up with the pirate Long John Silver in search of the buried treasure of the buccaneer Captain Flint, in this adaptation of the classic novel by Robert Louis Stevenson.

Jan 19, 1955

Walt Disney takes us into the world of the sea with its many creatures.

Jan 26, 1955

In the Second episode of the Davy Crockett trilogy, Davy, George and their families settle in Tennessee. Davy goes to town to file his claim, and he gets into it with a bully named Big Foot Mason. When Mason is beaten, the judge asks Davy to be the new lawman.

Feb 2, 1955

Kenneth Grahame is the subject of this episode as we take a look at the short film of ""The Wind and the Willows"", as seen in the movie The Reluctant Dragon from 1941.

Feb 9, 1955

The first half of this epsiode is dedicated to the construction of the new Disneyland theme park in Anaheim.

Feb 16, 1955

Walt Disney shows us the importance of music in motion pictures. We also get a behind the scenes peek at the music made for the forthcoming movie Lady and the Tramp

Feb 23, 1955

The final chapter of the Davy Crockett trilogy begins when Davy and George make friends with a cheating gambler named Thimblerig. It is Thimblerig that gets Davy and George to go to Texas to fight the Mexicans at the Alamo, an ill-fated mistake for Davy.

Mar 2, 1955

Classic storytelling comes to life with Disney animation.

Mar 9, 1955

"Man in Space" is an episode of Disneyland which originally aired on March 9, 1955. It was directed by Disney animator Ward Kimball. Later, it was edited into a featurette to play in theaters, accompanying Davy Crockett and the River Pirates. This Disneyland episode, was narrated partly by Kimball and also by such famed scientists as Dr. Willy Ley, Dr. Heinz Haber, Dr. Wernher von Braun and Dick Tufeld of Lost in Space fame. The show talks briefly about the lighthearted history of rockets and is followed by discussions of satellites, a practical look at what spacemen will have to face in a rocket and a rocket takeoff into space. An adaptation of the episode was published by Dell as Four Color #716 in 1956, scripted by Don R. Christensen with art by Tony Sgroi. It was actually a "novelization" in comic book form of two Walt Disney television programs, "Man in Space" and "Tomorrow the Moon". Also found as a 1956 UK reprint as "A World Distributors Movie Classic" and a 1959 combined reprint with the other 2 Dell Comics adaptations of "Man in Space" films as "Walt Disney's Man in Space".

Jul 13, 1955

The big day of the grand opening of Disneyland is almost here, and Walt Disney is making plans to ensure that the park will be safe and ready for its first guests on July 17, 1955.

Sep 14, 1955

This is an airing of the beloved 1941 animated feature, edited to run in the allotted time slot. Mrs. Jumbo, a circus elephant receives a baby with large ears. The other elephants ostracize him, and his mother is locked up for attacking a heckling human. As Dumbo, the mocking nickname for the baby elephant given to him, finds himself without any friends, an ambitious mouse named Timothy befriends him and helps him overcome his problem.

Sep 21, 1955

James Algar takes us behind the scenes of a True-Life adventure in The Everglades and in a desert with Bob Crandall.

Sep 28, 1955

A little circus bear runs away and finds more of his own kind. Rejected at first, he soon becomes a hero after standing up to a bully named Lumpjaw. This is actually the first half of the animated film, Fun and Fancy Free (1947)

Oct 5, 1955

This episode is from the People and Places theatrical series filmed by William N. Smith about his adventures in these exotic places.

Oct 12, 1955

Walt looks at the career of Mickey Mouse through a collection of his short cartoons.

Oct 19, 1955

This compilation of several of Disney's ""Silly Symphonies,"" a series of short cartoons from the 1930s has Walt telling viewers about the respective origins of many of the stories.

Oct 26, 1955

Features The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (1949), originally from The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1949).

Nov 2, 1955

The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men (1952) re-edited into a two-part television presentation.

Nov 9, 1955

The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men (1952) re-edited into a two-part television presentation.

Nov 16, 1955

The fourth of five programs about Davy Crockett involves Davy and Georgie ending a particularly successful season of trapping and hunting with the hopes of easy sales, only for such hopes to be dashed by the self-proclaimed "King of the River", Mike Fink, and a band of renegade Indians that have been notorious for attacking passing boats.

Nov 30, 1955

The first of three shows based on Disney's ""Art of Animation"" book. Walt Disney explores the history of Animation from primitive cave drawings, to Windsor McKay's ""Gertie the Dinosaur"" and Pat Sullivan's Felix the Cat, up to Fantasia. Two cartoons are featured: The Skeleton Dance (1929) and the Nutcraker Suite segmest from Fantasia. This episode is avalible on the ""Behind the Scenes at Walt Disney Studios"" 2-disc DVD.

Dec 7, 1955

Goofy's rise to stardom is featured here, starting with a look at Hollywood, where talent scouts seek out the next superstar. They find Goofy in a movie theater watching a Mickey Mouse cartoon and laughing at it, and he is "discovered". And so begins the career of an actor with a unique laugh.

Dec 14, 1955

The final Davy Crockett story (the second ""Legend"" tale) has Davy and ex-foe Mike Fink on the same side, fighting some nasty pirates who are passing themselves off as Indians in order to start a war. This episode is avalible as part of a 2-disc DVD set.

Dec 28, 1955

This installment tells of many age-old legends and fantasies about the moon, upon which, at the time of this episode, man was still trying to land.

Jan 4, 1956

Sword and the Rose, The (1953) re-edited into a two-part television presentation.

Jan 11, 1956

Sword and the Rose, The (1953) re-edited into a two-part television presentation.

Jan 18, 1956

Walt looks at the history of Joel Chandler Harris, author of the Uncle Remus stories.

Feb 1, 1956

This episode follows the events of Donald Duck as he struggles through a typical day at the Disney Studio. Along the way, he meets Jimmie Dodd, Roy Williams, the Mouseketeers and the actor that does his voice, Clarence Nash.

Feb 8, 1956

Feb 15, 1956

"Our Unsung Villains" is a 1956 episode of Walt Disney anthology television series. The program has Walt Disney handing over the hosting duties to the Magic Mirror, who promptly decides to do a show devoted to the Disney villains. Hans Conried plays the role of the Magic Mirror and would reprise the role in many Disney television specials, including the 1977 followup "Disney's Greatest Villains." In this program, the Magic Mirror only focuses on four villains, whereas he covers twelve in "Disney's Greatest Villains."

Feb 29, 1956

Mar 7, 1956

Walt Disney, who is on vacation, gives Jiminy Cricket a phone call to take over hosting duties for one TV episode while he is away. Jiminy decides to gather the other Disney stars together to help him out. Unfortunately, they, too, are on vacation, but how they are spending their respective vacations helps put the show together for him.

Mar 14, 1956

Mar 21, 1956

Walt introduces the narrator, Spyrus Olympopolus, to demonstrate how the ancient sports practiced in foreign countries have evolved into the games of today. Spyros illustrates this using Goofy.

Apr 4, 1956

Walt answers the often-asked question of just where the stories for his studio's cartoons come from, which is from practically anywhere.

May 30, 1956

Sep 12, 1956

Walt Disney hosts a look at his plans for a brand new documentary on Antarctica.

Sep 19, 1956

Walt talks about the cat family, primarily focusing on lions and domestic cats. It is explained particularly on the cats' importance to ancient Egypt and how some people would respect them, and others would fear them as superstitious beings.

Sep 26, 1956

Once again, Disneyland plays host to Winston Hibler, the familiar narrator (and sometimes writer/director) of Disney's ""True-Life Adventures"" short subject series. Hibler describes the various techniques used for making such up-close-and-personal nature documentaries as the then-upcoming Disney theatrical feature Secrets of Life, including the development of miniature lense and stroboscopic ""cold"" light. Highlights include a foray into a beehive and a visit to an ant colony, and a time-lapse-photography sequence of blossoming plant life to the tune of Maurice Ravel's ""Bolero"". Searching for Nature's Mysteries originally aired 2 months before the official November 20, 1956 release of Secrets of Life.

Oct 3, 1956

Rob Roy, the Highland Rogue (1953) re-edited into a two-part television presentation.

Oct 10, 1956

Rob Roy, the Highland Rogue (1953) re-edited into a two-part television presentation.

Oct 17, 1956

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Oct 31, 1956

Walt explains a principle of his style of animation called ""the plausible impossible,"" in which things that cannot be done in reality can be done in animation if there is a plausible basis for it. He uses clips from several cartoons and features to demonstrate.

Nov 7, 1956

Nov 14, 1956

Walt takes us on the famous Oregon Trail, a pathway from Kansas City to Oregon, where the settlers moved westward. And speaking of westward, We also go behind the scenes of the new Disny feature Westward Ho the Wagons! with the famous Fess Parker himself.

Nov 21, 1956

It's Donald's birthday, and Huey, Dewey, and Louie are thrown a party by their uncle in honor of his own birthday! He treats the boys to special home screenings of his own movies on 8mm film reels, but they want to watch the Mickey Mouse and Goofy cartoons. Adding insult to injury, the boys would rather watch the Mickey Mouse Club on TV.

Dec 12, 1956

Jan 16, 1957

Donald Duck convinces Walt Disney to let him take over the hosting duties for one episode. Then he goes on to host an episode that he calls "The Duckland Four-In-One Show", where he goes through his own versions of the lands of Disneyland.

Jan 23, 1957

"Our Friend the Atom" is a 1957 episode of the television series Disneyland describing the benefits of atomic power.

Jan 30, 1957

Walt Disney explores the Basement of the Disney Studios to show us the art of magic with the help of the magic Mirror from Snow White.

Feb 13, 1957

Walt explains the methods by which motion picture animation is made, using recreations of studio study sessions, clips from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Bambi, and Fantasia and some new footage of Mickey Mouse.

Feb 27, 1957

Mar 6, 1957

Mar 20, 1957

Goofy? An Adventure Story? That's the theme for today's episode.

Mar 27, 1957

Walt finds himself troubled by Donald Duck's constant outbursts; he then promises his feathered star a medal if an entire week passes without any complaints about his behavior.

Apr 3, 1957

Walt treats the audience to a tour of Disneyland, followed by the Pecos Bill segment of Melody Time (1948), which had been re-edited for television presentation.

Apr 10, 1957

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May 29, 1957

The first half of this story is an excerpt from the upcoming theatrical release ""Johnny Tremain."" The second half is an airing of the 1953 cartoon ""Ben and Me,"" in which a church mouse named Amos befriends Benjamin Franklin.

Jun 5, 1957

Sep 11, 1957

Disneyland began its 4th season on the air with a gala, all-star ""special"", essentially designed to promote all 3 of Disney's network TV series. Pressured by his cartoon creations and the latest crop of Mouseketeers to tell them what's in store for the 1957-58 season, host Walt Disney offers tantalizing glimpses of the new weekly adventure show Zorro, the Disneyland miniseries The Saga of Andy Burnett (with Jerome Courtland in the title role) and the newest installments of such Mickey Mouse Club serials as ""Spin and Marty."" The remainder of the 4th Anniversary Show is an uncut presentation of the ""Peter and the Wolf"" segement from the 1946 animated feature Make Mine Music.

Sep 18, 1957

This is a look at four stories about Americans who became folk heroes: Casey Jones, a railroad engineer who is borderline fanatical on punctuality; Henry Coy and Grace Martin, a couple from two feuding families; Mighty Casey of the Mudville Nine; and Johnny Appleseed.

Sep 25, 1957

Walt takes us to the Studio Morgue where great ideas stored here are used in future projects. He also talks with Winston Hibler about the making of another True-Life Fantasy feature called Perri.

Oct 2, 1957

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Oct 23, 1957

Donald decides that he's had enough of show business and so decides to quit his job at Disney and leave, never to return. He goes to the Ajax Employment Agency looking for a job. But things don't go as planned.

Nov 6, 1957

To teach us about the world of fantasy in animation, inanimate objects come to life and introduce various cartoons.

Nov 13, 1957

Nov 20, 1957

A show all about ""hero"" dogs. Walt Disney narrates the first segment. Dorothy McGuire gives us a preview of ""Old Yeller"" and the last half of the episode is the 1955 People and Places short Arizona Sheepdog.

Nov 27, 1957

Goofy reveals about mankind's eternal desire to relax. Ever since prehistoric times, when the caveman discovered his thumb, he unfortunately discovered work, too, which robbed him of his ability to relax. So Goofy attempts to demonstrate numerous methods for ensuring sufficient time for leisure.

Dec 4, 1957

"Mars and Beyond" is an episode of Disneyland which aired on December 4, 1957. It was directed by Ward Kimball and narrated by Paul Frees. This episode discusses the possibility of life on other planets, especially Mars. It begins with an introduction of Walt Disney and his robot friend Garco, who provide a brief overview. It continues with an animated presentation about mankind seeking to understand the world in which he lives, first noticing patterns in the stars, and developing certain beliefs regarding the celestial bodies. Theories from scientists and philosophers are discussed, including Ptolemy's inaccurate, but formerly-accepted theories, as well as those of Copernicus. Life on other planets is considered, soon focusing on Mars. Ideas from science-fiction authors H.G. Wells and Edgar Rice Burroughs are brought to life with more colorful animation. Pulp science fiction comics of the time are parodied in the same straightforward tone as everything else. After this, the program adopts a serious tone as it profiles each of the planets in the solar system, from the perspective of what would happen to a man on them. The program claims that whereas most of the planets are either too cold or too hot for life as we know it, life on Mars could almost be normal, something that is of increasing importance for the future. Dr. E.C. Slipher then discusses the Red Planet and the possibility that life is already there. More animation speculates what the conditions on Mars might be like. This section is filled with striking, inventive and atypical Disney animation.

Dec 11, 1957

The story of The Bay Lady, a quarter horse born on Rex Allen's ranch. The Bay Lady is the favorite filly of Elena Vasquez until the young horse is accidentally shipped from the ranch to be sold at an auction.

Jan 1, 1958

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Jan 15, 1958

Walt invites the audience to spend a weekend with Donald Duck.

Jan 22, 1958

Littlest Outlaw, The (1955) re-edited into a two-part television presentation.

Jan 29, 1958

Littlest Outlaw, The (1955) re-edited into a two-part television presentation

Feb 26, 1958

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Mar 19, 1958

The Slave in the Magic Mirror returns to host this look at one of his favorite subjects: the magic of music.

Apr 9, 1958

Tinker Bell takes us on a tour of Disneyland with her pixie dust.

Apr 16, 1958

Apr 30, 1958

Walt talks about how art has many different visions.

May 14, 1958

The theme of this is the significance of the American highway, featuring the history of motoring, which explains that to drive the first cars was quite an adventure in itself, due to awful roads (which back then were not much more than rutted wagon paths) and the scarcity of fuel supplies and spare parts, not to mention the lack of useful maps and signposts, resulting in short drives turning into day-long affairs.

Oct 3, 1958

Wherever this man went--there was trouble. Death stalked him at every turn. Elfego Baca is "The man who couldn't be killed!" Incredible...but every astounding incident actually happened.

Oct 10, 1958

This is a story of a young boy who raises pigeons. This boy can't walk and is in a wheelchair. One day, the life of one of the pigeons was in jeopardy from a cat and the boy shows his courage and loyalty by getting up from his wheelchair and walking to save the pigeon's life.

Oct 17, 1958

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Texas John Slaughter arrives in the town of Friotown and soon finds himself attacked by two gunmen, who he is forced to kill in self-defense. It turns out that the outlaws thought Slaughter was Texas Ranger Ben Jenkins. Impressed with Slaughter's gun-handling skills, the Rangers offer him a position, but he turns them down, as he wants to set up a cattle ranch. However, his plans are put on hold by the actions of a murderous outlaw gang leader named Frank Davis.

Nov 7, 1958

Nov 14, 1958

Texas John Slaughter, who has now joined the Texas Rangers, has managed to bring in the last members of Frank Davis' outlaw gang. Davis, who has been let out on bail, flees to Laredo. Slaughter and Ranger Ben Jenkins arrive in Laredo to arrest him, only to find out that he has gathered the bosses of five other outlaw gangs and is planning to start a new criminal empire with himself as the head.

Nov 21, 1958

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Dec 19, 1958

Jiminy Cricket, the show's special Christmas guest, tells viewers that he has arranged a visit to the North Pole to see Santa's Workshop (as seen in a classic short cartoon). The show continues with clips from various short cartoons and features.

Jan 9, 1959

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Jan 23, 1959

Slaughter and a group of Rangers pose as the Barko gang to get the confidence of a major outlaw. The deception works but Slaughter has to duel with the outlaw and then steal their booty out from under their noses.

Jan 30, 1959

The story of young Tchaikovsky through the premiere of his "Sleeping Beauty" ballet.

Feb 6, 1959

Feb 13, 1959

When Walt learns via telegram that Donald Duck is quitting, he sends the studio publicity department to give the duck a taste of his own medicine.

Feb 20, 1959

Elfego defends a rancher who has been unjustly accused of murder. It is up to Elfego to track down the real murderer, and in doing so, he wins his first case in Santa Fe.

Feb 27, 1959

Walt has left a message on a tape recorder on his desk, explaining that because he is unable to be there personally, he arranged for guest hosts - Chip 'n' Dale to fill in. The two chipmunks have a book with them filled with stories of their exploits.

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Originally released as a 20-minute short subject in 1957, Disney's Oscar-winning The Wetback Hound was expanded to 48 minutes for this Walt Disney Presents TV presentation. The titular hound is Paco, descended from a long and distinguished line of lion-hunting dogs. But much to the dismay of his master, a Mexican barber, Paco is all too easily distracted by other animals whenever he goes out on a hunt. Cowboy star Rex Allen provides the folksy narration for this gentle, laid-back nature study. The ""new"" footage of The Wetback Hound was trimmed for its 1962 rebroadcast to accommodate a lenghty promo for the upcoming Disney theatrical feature Big Red; 4 years later, the same thing happened so that Disney could advertise its new release Lt. Robin Crusoe, U.S.N

May 29, 1959

Behind the scenes of Darby O'Gill and the Little People.

Jun 5, 1959

Oct 2, 1959

Moochie's trying to make up for being "Small Fry" by putting his whole heart into catching for his Little League Team. He even finds a new field for his league when the old one's destroyed. He even ropes his best friend's dad into the league. But when Moochie might make the All Star team, the family's vacation plans might be ruined.

Oct 9, 1959

With a new baseball field and the possibility to be on the All-Star game, Moochie's parents has other plans--a vacation trip.

Oct 16, 1959

Oct 23, 1959

One of producer Walt Disney's more blatant efforts to duplicate the success of his early TV miniseries Davy Crockett, the 8-part Swamp Fox featured another flamboyant frontiersman hero who wore coonskin-style headgear and whose adventures were introduced with a catchy, memorable theme song. Based on a book by Dr. Robert D. Bass, The Swamp Fox stars Leslie Nielsen as real-life American patriot Francis Marion, a wealthy landowner who during the Revolutionary War led a hardy band of guerilla fighters against the Redcoats and pro-British tories in his native South Carolina. The villain of the piece (at least in the first few episodes) was another actual historical figure, the ruthless Banastre Tarleton (John Sutton), an officer in the British Green Dragoons (Marion and Tarleton later served as the models for the hero and villain, respectively, of the 1999 Mel Gibson film Patriot). In the first episode, Marion is prevailed upon by his friends and neighbors to help free South Carolina from t

Oct 30, 1959

Under the command of Colonel Tarleton of the Green Dragoon cavalry, Francis Marion strives to free South Carolina from the British.

Nov 6, 1959

This episode looks at many of the far-off locations where Disney's crew have gone.

Nov 13, 1959

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Nov 27, 1959

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Dec 11, 1959

Slaughter continues trying to capture a wild mustang, while being opposed by a local rancher.

Dec 18, 1959

Jan 1, 1960

Young Gabe returns home, now a lieutenant in the Continental Army. He's captured by Tory Colonel Townes who has him whipped. Gabe still refuses to reveal the location of the Swamp Fox's hideout, even when facing a firing squad.

Jan 8, 1960

The War for American Independence takes second place for Colonel Marion as he goes on a personal quest for vengeance against the Loyalists responsible for his nephew's murder...a quest that may end up destroying him as well.

Jan 15, 1960

Marion captures a British colonel, and later battles Colonel Tarleton, who has orders to capture the Swamp Fox or else. Tarleton invades the Marion home, but the servants manage to outwit him.

Jan 22, 1960

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Mar 18, 1960

Attorney Elfego Baca is called on to investigate Rawls Kettrick, a powerful cattle baron. Rawls is accused of trafficking in stolen cattle but proclaims his innocence. As Baca looks into the case the list of suspects grows.

Mar 25, 1960

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Nov 6, 1960

Humiliated by Zorro and his famous Z, El Cuchillo goes back to Los Angeles to get his revenge.

Nov 13, 1960

In this installment, the studio celebrates the 25th anniversary of Donald Duck's show business premiere.

Nov 20, 1960

Nov 27, 1960

In the concluding episode of Walt Disney's 2-part miniseries Moochie of Pop Warner Football, the Peewees football team is set to play in a big title game held at Disneyland. Naturally, our hero Moochie Morgan (Kevin Corcoran) has his heart set on accompanying his teammates to Anaheim. Only one problem: If Moochie continues to get lousy grades in his American History class, he'll lose his eligibility. ""From Ticonderoga to Disneyland"" originally aired as part of the Walt Disney Presents anthology and was later serialized on the syndicated version of The Mickey Mouse Club.

Dec 4, 1960

Dec 11, 1960

Boone and his family face the problems of civilization when a tax rebellion comes up.

Dec 18, 1960

The first portion of this installment is a look at the making of the upcoming theatrical release Swiss Family Robinson. The film is being shot on location in Tobago in the West Indies, and all the cast and crew (and animals) must be brought to the island. The second portion is an edited version of the 1952 featurette Water Birds.

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Filmed almost entirely at a Wisconsin game preserve, this episode of ""Walt Disney Presents"" was based on a book by Emil Liers. The program chronicles the early life and adventures of two otters, Flash and Fleta, and their close-knit family. Upon reaching their rebellious teen years, Flash strikes out on his own, experiencing all manner of exciting and life-threatening exploits, especially when coming in contact with that predatory species known as Man. But as the ""teaser"" to this episode tipped off a week in advance, Flash is ultimately and happily reunited with his loved ones. ""Flash, the Teenage Otter"" was released theatrically in 1961.

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Jun 11, 1961

The first half of this episode promotes the upcoming theatrical film The Parent Trap. The second half is taken from the episode A Progress Report/Nature's Half Acre.

Jun 11, 1961

The first half of this episode promotes the upcoming theatrical film The Parent Trap. The second half is taken from the episode A Progress Report/Nature's Half Acre.

Sep 24, 1961

Now moved to NBC, Walt Disney starts broadcasting his show in color. He talks about the black-and-white days of the movies and the arrival of Technicolor. In the second half of this episode, Donald Duck travels through a land of mathematical wonders.

Oct 1, 1961

A 16-week course in horsemanship has a group of students learning the finer points of sportsmanship, jumping, horsecare, dressage and riding to hounds under stern and exacting teachers.

Oct 8, 1961

This episode finds a teenage equestrienne enduring the rigid discipline at a British riding school.

Oct 15, 1961

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Dec 17, 1961

This episode provides a look into the wrap party for the movie ""Babes in Toyland.""

Jan 7, 1962

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In London of 1537, two boys resembling each other meet accidentally and exchange "roles" for a short while.

Mar 18, 1962

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Part 3 of 3. As Edward experiences the brutal life of a London pauper firsthand, he becomes aware of the stark class inequality in England.

Apr 1, 1962

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Professor Ludwig von Drake demonstrates that humans are responsible for so many accidents because they fail to use reason.

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The story of Candy, a little Welsh Corgi, who's raised by his family from a little puppy. But when he's grown up, he gets lost, has adventures, and learns to herd cattle before he's reunited with his family...only that's not where he wants to be.

Jan 20, 1963

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Professor Ludwig von Drake explains the history of human flight from its humble, rudimentary beginnings to the then-present day.

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In this 1960 theatrical release (which has been sliced into three parts to be aired over three weeks), a 12-year-old orphan moves in with her wealthy aunt and changes the lives of everyone in a small town.

Dec 8, 1963

Pollyanna (1960) re-edited into a three-part television presentation. With her "Glad Game" she intrigues the whole town and Mr. Pendergast, an old hermit, who shows the kids his glass prisms and later decides to adopt orphan Jimmy Bean.

Dec 15, 1963

Pollyanna (1960) re-edited into a three-part television presentation. Under Pollyanna's influence, the town resists Aunt Polly for a new orphanage. Pollyanna is injured giving Aunt Polly a new outlook winning her the goodwill of the town.

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A poor 18th century English coastal farming community survives the King's ruinous taxes thanks to a smuggling ring created by its masked leader called the Scarecrow. The ring's success leads King George to order the Royal Army's General Pugh to capture and execute the ringleaders. It is a battle both of wits and action that the Scarecrow must win to save not only his own life but those of the men he leads while keeping the vital smuggling operation running.

Feb 16, 1964

Dr. Syn, alias The Scarecrow, must find a way to protect his smuggling band not only from the King's forces but also from a would-be traitor within his own gang.

Feb 23, 1964

Under pressure from King George III to capture The Scarecrow or lose his command, General Pugh plans to use two prisoners, an escapee from the Royal Navy and an American colonist, to trap The Scarecrow.

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May 17, 1964

Sep 20, 1964

A charming, TV version of 1960 featurette, tells a tale in the traditional Disney vein, this animal-filled children's story is about a little lost puppy who was mothered by and adopted into an extended family of raccoons. Naturally, the dog bonds with the furry masked bandits and even when the canine ends up back in the care of his real owner, he cannot forget his adopted family. His sentiments are particularly relevant when he finds himself at the head of a raccoon-hunt.

Sep 27, 1964

Oct 4, 1964

Oct 11, 1964

Oct 18, 1964

Oct 25, 1964

Nov 1, 1964

Nov 8, 1964

Nov 15, 1964

Nov 22, 1964

Toby Tyler (1960) re-edited into a two-part television presentation. Twelve-year-old Toby runs away and joins a circus. He is exploited by the concessionaire, helped by the strong man, and becomes friends with Mr. Stubbs, the chimp.

Nov 29, 1964

Toby Tyler (1960) re-edited into a two-part presentation. When the boy equestrian is hurt, Toby takes his place, becoming a tremendous success when Mr. Stubbs joins the act. Toby is then reunited with his now understanding guardians.

Dec 6, 1964

Dec 13, 1964

Jan 3, 1965

This installment celebrates the 10th anniversary of the opening of Disneyland, and includes a look at some of the new attractions that are getting ready to open.

Jan 10, 1965

After falling out of her nest, a young eagle is rescued by a rancher, and she in turn, rescues him.

Jan 24, 1965

Jan 31, 1965

Feb 7, 1965

Feb 21, 1965

Feb 28, 1965

A young boy wants to join the Vienna Boys Choir in this 1962 Disney feature film.

Mar 7, 1965

A young boy wants to join the Vienna Boys Choir in this 1962 Disney feature film.

Mar 14, 1965

Mar 21, 1965

Kilroy continues his stay in Wilson Jct., Due to his helpful nature however he starts to cause one calamity after another - interfering in several peoples love lives , and a new invention of a local citizen.

Mar 28, 1965

Apr 4, 1965

Sep 19, 1965

This 1963 theatrical short subject tells the story of a bear in Yellowstone Park who is searching for her two lost cubs.

Sep 26, 1965

Oct 3, 1965

Oct 10, 1965

Oct 17, 1965

Miracle of the White Stallions (1963) re-titled and re-edited into a two-part television presentation. Colonel Alois Podhajsky, director of Vienna's world-famous Spanish Riding School, saves the school and its Lipizzan white horses during World War II.

Oct 24, 1965

Nov 7, 1965

Nov 14, 1965

Nov 21, 1965

Nov 28, 1965

Dec 5, 1965

Dec 12, 1965

Dec 19, 1965

Jan 16, 1966

Jan 23, 1966

Jan 30, 1966

Professor von Drake is back to discuss the importance that music plays in people's lives. It features clips from Sleeping Beauty, The Three Caballeros, and Make Mine Music.

Feb 13, 1966

Feb 20, 1966

Feb 27, 1966

Mar 6, 1966

Mar 13, 1966

Mar 20, 1966

Mar 27, 1966

Apr 10, 1966

Sep 11, 1966

Sep 18, 1966

Sep 25, 1966

Oct 2, 1966

Oct 9, 1966

Oct 16, 1966

Oct 23, 1966

Oct 30, 1966

Nov 13, 1966

Nov 20, 1966

Nov 27, 1966

Dec 4, 1966

Dec 11, 1966

Jim Benton salvages an old car he finds in the desert, not realizing that it contains an unexpected guest: a baby ocelot whose family was living in the car (the rest of them managed to get out). When Jim finds the ocelot, it becomes friends with Jim and his other pets.

Dec 18, 1966

Walt takes viewers on yet another tour of Disneyland to point out some of the newest additions to the park, including New Orleans Square, It's a Small World and Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln.

Jan 8, 1967

Jan 15, 1967

Jan 22, 1967

Jan 29, 1967

Feb 5, 1967

Feb 19, 1967

Mar 5, 1967

Kelly is one of a litter of puppies born on a puppy farm. This farm breeds dogs especially for the Seeing Eye. Kelly was turned over to Danny Richards as a 4H project, knowing he will have to give her up after a year.

Mar 12, 1967

Mar 19, 1967

Mar 26, 1967

Apr 2, 1967

Sep 10, 1967

Sep 17, 1967

Sep 24, 1967

Oct 1, 1967

Oct 8, 1967

Oct 15, 1967

Oct 22, 1967

Nov 19, 1967

Nov 26, 1967

Dec 3, 1967

Dec 10, 1967

Dec 17, 1967

Dec 24, 1967

Jan 7, 1968

Jan 14, 1968

Jan 21, 1968

Jan 28, 1968

Feb 4, 1968

Feb 11, 1968

Feb 25, 1968

Mar 3, 1968

Mar 10, 1968

Mar 17, 1968

Park ranger J. Audubon Woodlore explains the duties and difficulties of being the ranger in charge of Brownstone National Park.

Mar 31, 1968

Apr 7, 1968

Apr 14, 1968

Apr 28, 1968

Sep 15, 1968

This installment is the Hopi Indian legend of a young boy banished from his tribe for a year for freeing a sacrificial eagle. He wanders the desert living amongst the animals and learning to survive.

Sep 22, 1968

Sep 29, 1968

Oct 6, 1968

Moby Duck, Donald's seafaring cousin, describes life on several islands in the Pacific Ocean, using live footage of those islands. It is presented in the form of a ""book,"" with each topic being a ""chapter.""

Oct 27, 1968

Nov 3, 1968

Nov 10, 1968

Nov 24, 1968

Dec 1, 1968

Dec 15, 1968

Dec 22, 1968

Jan 5, 1969

Jan 12, 1969

Jan 19, 1969

Jan 26, 1969

Feb 2, 1969

Feb 9, 1969

Feb 16, 1969

Feb 23, 1969

Mar 2, 1969

Mar 16, 1969

Mar 23, 1969

Sep 14, 1969

Sep 21, 1969

Sep 28, 1969

Oct 26, 1969

Nov 2, 1969

Nov 9, 1969

Nov 16, 1969

Nov 23, 1969

Dennis McCarthy befriends three kids and enlists them to help search for Jean Lafitte's treasure. An unscrupulous newspaper reporter is also searching, and when the kids and McCarthy find the treasure, he takes it from them by force.

Nov 30, 1969

An unscrupulous newspaper reporter is also searching for the treasure, and when the kids and McCarthy find it, the reporter takes it from them by force.

Dec 7, 1969

Dec 21, 1969

An airing of the 1961 theatrical feature (divided into two parts), in which an evil banker in a fanciful land hopes to marry a sweet young girl.

Dec 28, 1969

Jan 11, 1970

Jan 18, 1970

Jan 25, 1970

Feb 1, 1970

Feb 8, 1970

Mar 1, 1970

A boy struggles to take care of his family during the Civil War, after his father joins the Confederate Army. To help pay the taxes, he captures a mountain lion for the bounty, angering another man who also wanted the money.

Mar 8, 1970

When the war ends, deserters take over the family's ranch and the army has to come to save the day.

Mar 22, 1970

The Osmond Brothers, EJ Peaker, and Kurt Russell visit Disneyland's Magic Kingdom and its Haunted Mansion.

Mar 29, 1970

Sep 13, 1970

Sep 20, 1970

Sep 27, 1970

Oct 18, 1970

Oct 25, 1970

Nov 1, 1970

Nov 8, 1970

Nov 15, 1970

Nov 22, 1970

Nov 29, 1970

Dec 13, 1970

This 1969 animated theatrical featurette (winner of an Academy Award) deals with M.C. Bird, who talks to the audience about his plight.

Dec 20, 1970

Jan 3, 1971

Jan 10, 1971

Jan 17, 1971

This 1967 feature film is about a butler who has adventures in the gold fields of Alaska. Part 1 of 3

Jan 24, 1971

This 1967 feature film is about a butler who has adventures in the gold fields of Alaska. Part 2 of 3

Jan 31, 1971

This 1967 feature film is about a butler who has adventures in the gold fields of Alaska. Part 3 of 3. Also, we take at look at the construction of Walt Disney World in Florida.

Feb 7, 1971

Feb 14, 1971

Mar 7, 1971

Mar 14, 1971

Sep 19, 1971

Sep 26, 1971

Oct 3, 1971

Oct 31, 1971

Nov 7, 1971

Nov 14, 1971

Nov 21, 1971

Nov 28, 1971

Dec 5, 1971

Dec 19, 1971

Jan 9, 1972

Jan 23, 1972

This is the first half of the 1968 musical film ""The One and Only Genuine Original Family Band.""

Jan 30, 1972

Feb 6, 1972

Shortly after the Revolutionary War, a young man named Justin Morgan acquires a colt and devotes his time to developing its talents. He even manages to obtain horse feed on credit from Squire Fisk, a man with a reputation for dishonesty.

Feb 13, 1972

Justin Morgan, deeply in debt to Squire Fisk, loses his horse to him. When a pair of professional horse racers from New York challenge the horse to a race, Justin trains it.

Feb 20, 1972

Mar 19, 1972

Mar 26, 1972

Apr 2, 1972

Apr 9, 1972

This 1970 theatrical featurette takes a comical look at the automobile and its effect on the American lifestyle.

Sep 17, 1972

Sep 24, 1972

Oct 1, 1972

Oct 22, 1972

Oct 29, 1972

Nov 5, 1972

Nov 19, 1972

Nov 26, 1972

Dec 3, 1972

Dec 17, 1972

Jan 7, 1973

Jan 14, 1973

Jan 21, 1973

This installment celebrates the 50th anniversary of the founding of Walt Disney Productions (now The Walt Disney Company) in 1923, featuring clips from classic and recent films.

Feb 11, 1973

Feb 18, 1973

Mar 4, 1973

Mar 11, 1973

Mar 18, 1973

Mar 25, 1973

Apr 1, 1973

The natives of the island of Hikueru in the South Pacific ocean tell the legend of a boy named Mafatu and his dog, Tambu. Mafatu's father was lost at sea, causing him to fear the ocean and suffer from nightmares. Realizing that he will someday be chief of their tribe, he must conquer his fear. He and Tambu set sail in a small canoe. His fears prove to be real when a storm forces him ashore on an island claimed by a savage tribe.

Sep 16, 1973

Sep 23, 1973

Sep 30, 1973

Phil Mallory is a bored forest watcher on Kelly Mountain. Although he knows he must stay in his tower to look for other fires, Phil longs to fight fires. Not far away, a major fire is burning, and a crew of other Forest Service workers are fighting it. When lightning strikes near Phil's station and starts a small fire, he goes out to investigate.

Oct 7, 1973

Oct 21, 1973