Warburton, Patrick

Warburton, Patrick Actor; perhaps best known at Disney for his work as the pilot/narrator of Soarin’ Over California at Disney California Adventure. He appeared in Big Trouble (Walter Kramitz), and provided the voices of Kronk in The Emperor’s New Groove and Kronk’s New Groove, Patrick in Home on the Range, Royal Pain in Sky High, …

War bond certificate

War bond certificate During World War II, to encourage parents to purchase war bonds in the names of their children, the Treasury Department had Disney artists design a colorful certificate, featuring many of the Disney characters around the perimeter, that would be given to each child in whose name a war bond was bought. These …

War at Home, The (film)

War at Home, The (film) A Vietnam veteran, Jeremy Collier, has returned to his Texas hometown, but a year later, at Thanksgiving 1973, he has still been unable to forget his traumatic experiences during the war. His family does not know how to deal with him. During the Thanksgiving weekend, Jeremy’s rancour ignites a family …

Waltz King, The (television)

Waltz King, The (television) Two-part television show; aired on October 27 and November 3, 1963. Directed by Steve Previn. A look at the life of Johann Strauss, Jr., beginning when, as a boy, he earns his famous father’s displeasure when he tries his hand at composing. But he eventually proves to his father and the …

Warburton, Cotton

Warburton, Cotton (1911-1982) Film editor at the Disney Studios for 22 years beginning in 1955; he won an Academy Award for his editing of Mary Poppins. He also edited such films as The Love Bug and The Absent-Minded Professor. Before his Disney years, Warburton had gained fame as an all-American quarterback in the early 1930s, …

War Horse (film)

War Horse (film) In rural England, a remarkable friendship occurs between a horse named Joey and a young man called Albert, who tames and trains him. They are forcefully parted when Joey is sold to the cavalry and sent to the trenches during World War I, changing and inspiring the lives of all those he …

Walt Disney’s Wet and Wild (television)

Walt Disney’s Wet and Wild (television) Hour-long syndicated television special. This animation compilation features cartoons showing ways of getting wet. First aired on October 1, 1986.

Walt’s—an American Restaurant

Walt’s—an American Restaurant Located on Main Street in Disneyland Paris, opened on April 12, 1992.

Walter and Emily (television)

Walter and Emily (television) Television series on NBC, from November 16, 1991, to February 22, 1992. After 40 years of marriage, Walter and Emily Collins still bicker, but this disguises their deep love for each other. Their divorced son moves back in with them, bringing his 11-year-old son, Zack, and hoping that Walter and Emily …

Walters, Barbara

Walters, Barbara She joined ABC in 1976 as the first woman to co-host the network news, and later became noted for her interviews of prominent American and international celebrities and politicians. She created and co-hosts The View. She has received numerous honors, including induction into the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame …