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10-15-2011, 04:25 AM
Oct. 15, 1954 – The Disney cartoon “Social Lion” was released.
Oct. 15, 1961 – The Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color aired “Chico, the Mismatched Coyote,” on NBC-TV.
Oct. 15 1964 – Voice actor-musician Quinton Flynn was born in Cleveland, Oh. He is the voice of Timon in Disney’s “Timon & Pumbaa” TV series.
Oct. 15, 1969 – Actress/singer/dancer Paige Davis was born in Philadelphia, Pa. Known best as the host of Trading Spaces, she also toured for 2 ½ yrs as “Babette” in Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast.” (She actually met her husband Patrick Page, who portrayed “Lumiere the Candlestick,” while on tour with the musical.)
Oct. 15, 1971 – LIFE magazine presented an article on the newly opened Disney World in Florida. A photo of 1,500 Disney employees, posing in front of Cinderella’s Castle, was featured on the cover. The issue also included a pull-out poster sponsored by Eastern Airlines of the new Magic Kingdom.
Oct. 15, 1972 – English actor/singer Gavin Lee, best known for his award-winning role of Bert in both the West End and Broadway productions of “Mary Poppins,” was born in Woodbridge, Suffolk, England.
Oct. 15, 1985 – “The Walt Disney Comedy and Magic Revue” was released on VHS and Beta.
Oct. 15, 1990 – The serial on the Mickey Mouse Club “My Life as a Babysitter” began airing on the Disney Channel. (Ran through Nov. 9, 1990)
Oct. 15, 1996 – The “Main Street Electrical Parade” at Disneyland had its last performance.
Oct. 15, 1997 – Previews began for Disney’s live stage show “The Lion King.” The Times Square Disney Store, connected to the New Amsterdam Theatre in N.Y.C. was filled with Lion King merchandise.
Oct. 15, 1961 – The Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color aired “Chico, the Mismatched Coyote,” on NBC-TV.
Oct. 15 1964 – Voice actor-musician Quinton Flynn was born in Cleveland, Oh. He is the voice of Timon in Disney’s “Timon & Pumbaa” TV series.
Oct. 15, 1969 – Actress/singer/dancer Paige Davis was born in Philadelphia, Pa. Known best as the host of Trading Spaces, she also toured for 2 ½ yrs as “Babette” in Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast.” (She actually met her husband Patrick Page, who portrayed “Lumiere the Candlestick,” while on tour with the musical.)
Oct. 15, 1971 – LIFE magazine presented an article on the newly opened Disney World in Florida. A photo of 1,500 Disney employees, posing in front of Cinderella’s Castle, was featured on the cover. The issue also included a pull-out poster sponsored by Eastern Airlines of the new Magic Kingdom.
Oct. 15, 1972 – English actor/singer Gavin Lee, best known for his award-winning role of Bert in both the West End and Broadway productions of “Mary Poppins,” was born in Woodbridge, Suffolk, England.
Oct. 15, 1985 – “The Walt Disney Comedy and Magic Revue” was released on VHS and Beta.
Oct. 15, 1990 – The serial on the Mickey Mouse Club “My Life as a Babysitter” began airing on the Disney Channel. (Ran through Nov. 9, 1990)
Oct. 15, 1996 – The “Main Street Electrical Parade” at Disneyland had its last performance.
Oct. 15, 1997 – Previews began for Disney’s live stage show “The Lion King.” The Times Square Disney Store, connected to the New Amsterdam Theatre in N.Y.C. was filled with Lion King merchandise.