Unidentified Flying Oddball (film)

Unidentified Flying Oddball (film) In this updated adaptation of Mark Twain’s A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court, an astronaut and his robot companion accidentally fly backwards in time and end up as prisoners at the court of King Arthur. A jealous Merlin and Mordred plot to overthrow the king, but thanks to modern technology, …

United Kingdom

United Kingdom Pavilion in World Showcase at Epcot; opened October 1, 1982. A street winding past buildings that evoke the small towns of England leads guests to a series of shops selling typical wares. In the square, the Old Globe Players entice passersby into participating in their little comedies.

Underwood, Jay

Underwood, Jay Actor; appeared on The Disney Channel in Not Quite Human, Not Quite Human II, and Still Not Quite Human (Chip Carson).

Underhill, Don

Underhill, Don Mouseketeer from the 1950s television show.

Understanding Alcohol Use and Abuse (film)

Understanding Alcohol Use and Abuse (film) Educational film produced by Reynolds Film Export, John Ewing; released in September 1979. The dangers of alcohol abuse are shown through animation.

Undergrads, The (television)

Undergrads, The (television) A 68-year-old enrolls with his grandson, Jody, at a local university after Jody spirits him away from a rest home to which he has been sent by his son. He finds his study skills have rusted over the years. A pay-TV movie for The Disney Channel, first aired on May 5, 1985. …

Understanding Stresses and Strains (film)

Understanding Stresses and Strains (film) Educational film made for Upjohn’s Triangle of Health series; released in June 1968. The film suggests the use of common sense to minimize the normal stresses and strains of life.

Underdog (film)

Underdog (film) After an accident in the mysterious lab of maniacal scientist Dr. Simon Barsinister, an ordinary beagle, Shoeshine, unexpectedly finds himself with unimaginable powers and the ability to speak. Armed with a fetching superhero costume, Underdog vows to protect the beleaguered citizens of Capitol City and, in particular, one beautiful spaniel named Polly Purebred. …

Under Wraps (television)

Under Wraps (television) A Disney Channel original movie; first aired on October 25, 1997. Three kids discover a 3,000-year-old mummy on Halloween and accidentally set him free. They discover that they must return their new friend to his resting place before midnight or he will turn to dust and lose his immortal soul. Directed by …

Under the Tuscan Sun (film)

Under the Tuscan Sun (film) Freshly divorced San Francisco writer Frances Mayes is depressed, but her best friend, Patti, offers a gift to try to shake Frances out of her lethargy—a ten-day trip to Tuscany, in the heart of Italy. Once there, under the Tuscan sun, Frances impulsively buys a run-down villa named “Bramasole,” literally …