Jet Propulsion

Jet Propulsion Educational film showing the development of airplanes, from early models to the planes of today, demonstrating the aerodynamics of jet propulsion, and breaking down of the various parts of a jet. A jet plane’s characteristics are compared with those of conventional aircraft. Made for General Electric Company; delivered on April 9, 1946.

Jetix

Jetix Rebranding in February 2004 of the Fox Kids channels for action-adventure programming worldwide. It airs on ABC Family and Toon Disney in the United States and on other Jetix channels throughout Europe and Latin America. Disney obtained ownership of 100% of Jetix Europe in 2008-2009.

Jefferson in Paris (film)

Jefferson in Paris (film) Historical drama about Thomas Jefferson’s five years, 1784 to 1789, in romantic, politically-charged, prerevolutionary Paris, where he was originally appointed by the Continental Congress to assist Benjamin Franklin as minister to the court of King Louis XVI but later took over the post when Franklin returned to America. While in Paris, …

Jennie Project, The (television)

Jennie Project, The (television) Disney Channel Original Movie; premiering on July 13, 2001. Dr. Hugo Archibald has brought home from Africa a chimpanzee named Jennie. Originally mischievous and destructive, but eventually accepted as a member of the family, Jennie, who is learning sign language, develops a close relationship with 11-year-old Andrew. But there are problems …

Jennings, Peter

Jennings, Peter (1938-2005) One of America’s most distinguished journalists, he joined ABC News in 1964. For more than 20 years, beginning in 1983, he served as anchor and senior editor of World News Tonight. He was named a Disney Legend in 2006.

Jenny Foxworth

Jenny Foxworth Rich girl who finds Oliver in Oliver & Company; voiced by Natalie Gregory.

Jerky Boys, The (film)

Jerky Boys, The (film) A pair of young men from Queens, New York, create outrageous characters with their voices when they make phone calls to the unwary, but they get in trouble both with the law and the mob. Released on February 3, 1995. Directed by James Melkonian. A Touchstone film in association with Caravan …

Jersey, The (television)

Jersey, The (television) Half-hour original series on Disney Channel; beginning September 24, 1999. Two teens’ love of sports takes on a life of its own through the fantastic powers of an old football jersey. Each time the 13-year-old cousins don the jersey, they enter a magical portal that transports them into the world of professional …

Jarre, Maurice

Jarre, Maurice (1924-2009) Composer, wrote the musical scores for Island at the Top of the World, The Last Flight of Noah’s Ark, and Dead Poets Society.

Jasmine

Jasmine Princess with whom Aladdin falls in love; speaking voice by Linda Larkin; singing voice by Lea Salonga.