Sky High (television)

Sky High (television) Three-hour television show; aired on March 11 (120 min.) and August 26, 1990 (60 min.) Directed by James Whitmore, Jr., James Fargo. Two teenagers find themselves the owners of a 1917 biplane and they learn to fly it. They get into various adventures as they fly around the country. Stars Damon Martin, …

Sklar, Marty

Sklar, Marty (1934-2017) Vice chairman of Walt Disney Imagineering, involved with concepts and writing contributions for most Disney theme park shows. He joined Disney in 1956, and helped develop Vacationland magazine. He moved over to WED Enterprises in 1961 to develop shows for the New York World’s Fair. Sklar became a vice president, concepts/planning of …

Sky High (film)

Sky High (film) When you are the son of the world’s most legendary superheroes, The Commander and Jetstream, there is only one school for you—Sky High, an elite high school that is entrusted with the responsibility of molding today’s power-gifted students into tomorrow’s superheroes. The problem is that Will Stronghold is starting with no superpowers …

Skin Deep (film)

Skin Deep (film) Educational film; released on October 4, 1993. 26 min. The film educates about eating disorders, for teenagers.

Skeleton Dance, The (film)

Skeleton Dance, The (film) The first Silly Symphony cartoon; released on August 22, 1929. Directed by Walt Disney. At midnight, skeletons in a cemetery perform a macabre, often humorous, dance before scurrying back to their graves when the cock crows the approach of dawn. It was later featured on the 16mm release, Milestones in Animation …

16 Wishes (television)

16 Wishes (television) A TV movie premiering on Disney Channel on June 25, 2010. Abby Jensen, a girl who has been eager to reach her 16th birthday, has kept a secret wish list since she was a little girl. But, when the big day actually arrives, she makes a wish that changes everything. Directed by …

Skelton, Red

Skelton, Red (1913-1997) See America on Parade.

Skills for the New Technology: What a Kid Needs to Know Today (film)

Skills for the New Technology: What a Kid Needs to Know Today (film) Series of three educational films; released in September 1983.

Sixth Sense, The (film)

Sixth Sense, The (film) Cole Sear, an 8-year-old boy, is haunted by his ability to “see dead people.” A helpless and reluctant channel, Cole is terrified by threatening visitations from those with unresolved problems who appear from the shadows. Confused by his paranormal powers, Cole is too young to understand his purpose, and too terrified …

Sixth Man, The (film)

Sixth Man, The (film) Just as college basketball star Antoine Tyler is about to realize his dream of making it to the NCAA Championships, he dies, leaving his brother Kenny to lead the Washington Huskies to victory. Heartbroken, scared, and lonely, Kenny loses his drive to win until Antoine’s ghost appears, determined to take his …