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 …

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Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color (television)

Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color (television) Television series on NBC, from September 24, 1961, to September 7, 1969.

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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 …

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Walt Disney’s Mickey and Donald (television)

Walt Disney’s Mickey and Donald (television) Television show; aired on January 1, 1983 (30 min. format) and September 24, 1983 (60 min. format). The show is a grouping of cartoons.

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Walt Disney World’s Very Merry Christmas Parade (television)

Walt Disney World’s Very Merry Christmas Parade (television) Now a Christmas tradition, a television special that first aired on Christmas day in 1983 on ABC, hosted by Joan Lunden and Mike Douglas. In 1984, it was Joan Lunden, Bruce Jenner, and Regis Philbin; in 1985 and 1986 it was Joan Lunden, Ben Vereen, and Regis …

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Walt Disney’s Comics and Stories

Walt Disney’s Comics and Stories Comic book first published in October 1940. The original price was 10 cents.

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Walt Disney World’s 25th Anniversary Party (television)

Walt Disney World’s 25th Anniversary Party (television) Special airing on ABC on February 28, 1997, with Melissa Joan Hart and Will Friedle hosting. Drew Carey takes viewers on a behind-the-scenes tour of the parks, and Gloria Estefan performs “Remember the Magic.” Also stars Michael J. Fox, Rosie O’Donnell, Donna Summer, The Village People, and Hillary …

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Walt Disney’s Parade of Dreams

Walt Disney’s Parade of Dreams Special parade for the 50th anniversary of Disneyland debuting on May 5, 2005, and featuring a large number of Disney characters along with dancers, rhythmic gymnasts, trampoline performers, and aerial artists. The parade floats, some nearly 20 feet high, act as rolling stages and feature jumping fountains, confetti blasts, and …

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Walt Disney World Village

Walt Disney World Village New name in 1977 for Lake Buena Vista Village, which had opened in March 1975. A large outdoor mall, with specialty shops all built by Disney designers. See Downtown Disney Marketplace.

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Walt Disney World’s 15th Birthday Celebration (television)

Walt Disney World’s 15th Birthday Celebration (television) Betty White and Bea Arthur were the hosts for this two-hour special on the Disney Sunday Movie, airing on November 9, 1986. Directed by Marty Pasetta. Entertainers included Diahann Carroll, Ray Charles, The Everly Brothers, The Monkees, Emmanuel Lewis, Dolly Parton, and Harry Shearer. President Reagan, Senator Edward …

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