Help Wanted: Kids | DISNEY THIS DAY

Help Wanted: Kids | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 2, 1986

February 2, 2026

On this day in 1986, the Disney Sunday Movie series debuted on ABC with the film “Help Wanted: Kids” starring Cindy Williams and Bill Hudson. The premiere marked Disney’s return to broadcast television and a revival of the anthology format of years past. New Disney CEO Michael Eisner served as the host of the series. The program was a win for ABC and Disney, raising both Sunday TV ratings and theme park attendance. The Disney Sunday Movie aired weekly until September 1988. [40 years ago in 2026]

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