Tag: Paul Frees
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Peter Jennings | DISNEY THIS DAY | October 9, 2006
On this day in 2006, journalist Peter Jennings and 11 other trailblazers were inducted as Disney Legends. The 200th Disney Legend was among the 2006 honorees, alongside Sir Elton John, Paul Frees, and Joe Ranft. The late Jennings was the first ABC News employee honored as a Disney Legend. His 40-year career included a long…
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Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color | DISNEY THIS DAY | September 24, 1961
On this day in 1961, ‘Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color’ premiered on NBC. The network move allowed Disney to produce the series in full color, since only NBC broadcast in color then. Walt Disney introduced “An Adventure in Color” and “Donald in Mathmagicland” for the first airing. The pompous yet lovable scholar, Professor Ludwig…