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03-06-2008, 05:29 AM
Mar. 6, 1888 – The City of Marceline, Missouri, Walt’s boyhood hometown, was incorporated.
Mar. 6, 1927 – Gordon Cooper, one of the original Mercury astronauts, was born in Shawnee, Ok. From Jan. 1973 to 1975, he would serve as Vice President for Research and Development/EPCOT for Walter E. Disney Enterprises, Inc. (The research and development subsidiary of Walt Disney Production.)
Mar. 6, 1948 – Musical theater lyricist and composer Stephen Schwartz was born in N.Y.C. (He would go on to collaborate with composer Alan Menken on Disney’s “Pocahontas” and “The Hunchback of Notre Dame.”
Mar. 6, 1958 – Actor Eddie Deezen, the voice of Ned the manager of Bueno Nacho for Disney’s “Kim Possible.” Was born in Cumberland, Md. He also appeared in the TV remake of “The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes.” (You might not recognize his name, but you’ve heard his distinct voice as Pop in the Kellogg’s Rice Krispies commercials. Deezen has also appeared in such features as Grease and 1941.)
Mar. 6, 1963 – Various versions of the song “There’s A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow,” written by Richard M. and Robert B. Sherman, were recorded for a Disney attraction that would be featured in the upcoming New York World’s Fair. Disney staff composer Buddy Baker has arranged the tune in different musical styles to fit the Carousel of Progress (an attraction to be featured in the General Electric Pavilion.)
Mar. 6, 1968 – Actress Moira Kelly, the voice of Nalain in Disney’s 1998 “The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride,” was born in Queens, N.Y. (TV fans will recognize her from the series One Tree Hill.)
Mar. 6, 2001 – WDW president Al Wiess received the 2001 Humanitarian of the Year Award at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Center.
Mar. 6, 2001 – The local chapter of the National Conference for Community and Justice honored WDW president Al Weiss with its highest award. The central Florida chapter of NCCJ, a New York based non-profit group, gave Weiss its 2001 Humanitarian of the Year Award during an evening event at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Center. Weiss was honred for his leadership in promoting diversity and racial tolerance within Disney and the community.
Mar. 6, 2007 – Disney’s 2-disc Platinum Edition DVD “Peter Pan” was released.
Mar. 6, 2007 – Tom Onosko, who helped refine Epcot, passed away at his home in Madison, WI. Known as the go-to guy for the future, Onosko accurately forecasted how technology would alter the entertainment landscape. Before joining Walt Disney Imagineering as a consultant in 1987. Onosko was a journalist who covered technology and pop culture.
Mar. 6, 1927 – Gordon Cooper, one of the original Mercury astronauts, was born in Shawnee, Ok. From Jan. 1973 to 1975, he would serve as Vice President for Research and Development/EPCOT for Walter E. Disney Enterprises, Inc. (The research and development subsidiary of Walt Disney Production.)
Mar. 6, 1948 – Musical theater lyricist and composer Stephen Schwartz was born in N.Y.C. (He would go on to collaborate with composer Alan Menken on Disney’s “Pocahontas” and “The Hunchback of Notre Dame.”
Mar. 6, 1958 – Actor Eddie Deezen, the voice of Ned the manager of Bueno Nacho for Disney’s “Kim Possible.” Was born in Cumberland, Md. He also appeared in the TV remake of “The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes.” (You might not recognize his name, but you’ve heard his distinct voice as Pop in the Kellogg’s Rice Krispies commercials. Deezen has also appeared in such features as Grease and 1941.)
Mar. 6, 1963 – Various versions of the song “There’s A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow,” written by Richard M. and Robert B. Sherman, were recorded for a Disney attraction that would be featured in the upcoming New York World’s Fair. Disney staff composer Buddy Baker has arranged the tune in different musical styles to fit the Carousel of Progress (an attraction to be featured in the General Electric Pavilion.)
Mar. 6, 1968 – Actress Moira Kelly, the voice of Nalain in Disney’s 1998 “The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride,” was born in Queens, N.Y. (TV fans will recognize her from the series One Tree Hill.)
Mar. 6, 2001 – WDW president Al Wiess received the 2001 Humanitarian of the Year Award at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Center.
Mar. 6, 2001 – The local chapter of the National Conference for Community and Justice honored WDW president Al Weiss with its highest award. The central Florida chapter of NCCJ, a New York based non-profit group, gave Weiss its 2001 Humanitarian of the Year Award during an evening event at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Center. Weiss was honred for his leadership in promoting diversity and racial tolerance within Disney and the community.
Mar. 6, 2007 – Disney’s 2-disc Platinum Edition DVD “Peter Pan” was released.
Mar. 6, 2007 – Tom Onosko, who helped refine Epcot, passed away at his home in Madison, WI. Known as the go-to guy for the future, Onosko accurately forecasted how technology would alter the entertainment landscape. Before joining Walt Disney Imagineering as a consultant in 1987. Onosko was a journalist who covered technology and pop culture.