Tall Tale (film)

Tall Tale (film) A strong-willed boy conjures up a trio of legendary Old West characters—John Henry, Paul Bunyan, and Pecos Bill—to help him save the family farm and their entire way of life on the American frontier. With the help of his larger-than-life pals and a steadfast determination, the boy heroically confronts the archetypal bad …

Tall Timber (film)

Tall Timber (film) Oswald the Lucky Rabbit cartoon; released on July 9, 1928.

Tales from Earthsea (film)

Tales from Earthsea (film) Lord Archmage Sparrowhawk, a master wizard, journeys to search for the force behind a mysterious disturbance that has caused an imbalance in the land of Earthsea—suddenly crops and livestock are dwindling, dragons have reappeared and humanity is giving way to chaos. Along the way he rescues Arren, a troubled young prince …

Tales of the Apple Dumpling Gang (television)

Tales of the Apple Dumpling Gang (television) Television show; aired on January 16, 1982. Directed by E. W. Swackhamer. Remake of the 1975 feature The Apple Dumpling Gang, used as a pilot for a series. The resulting limited series had a different cast, and was titled Gun Shy. Russell Donavan in Quake City becomes the …

Talent Roundup Day

Talent Roundup Day Friday on the 1950s Mickey Mouse Club. The Mouseketeers wore Western outfits.

Tales of Texas John Slaughter, The

Tales of Texas John Slaughter, The See Texas John Slaughter.

Taking Care of Business (film)

Taking Care of Business (film) Petty criminal and Chicago Cubs fan Jimmy Dworski has won tickets to the World Series. The only obstacle standing in his way is that the game is scheduled for the day before he gets released on parole from prison. Scheming his way out early, he finds the lost daily planner …

Tale of Two Critters, A (film)

Tale of Two Critters, A (film) Featurette about a bear cub and a young raccoon accidentally thrown together who become friends. Released on June 22, 1977, on a bill with The Rescuers. 48 min. Released on video in 1982.

TaleSpin (television)

TaleSpin (television) Animated television series; premiered on May 5, 1990, on The Disney Channel and syndicated beginning September 10, 1990, and ending September 2, 1994. Ace cargo pilot Baloo is teamed with feisty Kit Cloudkicker, pitted against a band of air pirates led by Don Karnage. Louie the ape is a music-loving nightclub owner. They …

Take Down (film)

Take Down (film) A disillusioned teenager’s bitterness and defeatism is turned around by the girl who loves him and the hopelessly overmatched high school wrestling team that only he can lead to victory. Not a Disney film, but a Buena Vista release of an American Film Consortium production in 1979. Directed by Kieth Merrill. Stars …