Blair, Janet

Blair, Janet (1921-2007) Actress, appeared in The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band (Katie Bower).

Blair, Mary

Blair, Mary (1911-1978) Started at Disney in 1940 as a color stylist and went on the 1941 Disney trip to Latin America with her husband, Lee. Many of her color concepts are obvious in Saludos Amigos and The Three Caballeros. She later moved over to WED Enterprises, where she was instrumental in the design of …

Black Arrow (television)

Black Arrow (television) A wealthy lord in medieval England plans to murder one ward, marry another, and take over the property of both, but he is outwitted by the notorious Black Arrow. A television movie for The Disney Channel, first aired on January 6, 1985. Directed by John Hough. Based on the Robert Louis Stevenson …

Black Cauldron, The (film)

Black Cauldron, The (film) Story of young Taran, a pig keeper, who attempts to rescue his clairvoyant pig, Hen Wen, from the Horned King’s castle. The King tries to get Hen Wen to lead him to the mysterious Black Cauldron. Taran escapes with a young princess and a minstrel, and with the help of mischievous …

Black Hole, The (film)

Black Hole, The (film) The explorer craft U.S.S. Palomino is returning to Earth after a fruitless 18-month search for extraterrestrial life when the crew comes upon a supposedly lost ship, the magnificent U.S.S. Cygnus, hovering near a Black Hole. The ship is controlled by Dr. Hans Reinhardt and his monstrous robot companion, Maximillian. But the …

Black Holes: Monsters that Eat Space and Time (television)

Black Holes: Monsters that Eat Space and Time (television) Syndicated television special about the mysterious black holes hosted by Durk Pearson, with footage from The Black Hole, aired in November 1979. Directed by Chuck Staley.

Birthday Party, The (film)

Birthday Party, The (film) Mickey Mouse cartoon; released on January 7, 1931. Directed by Burt Gillett. The early Disney gang gives Mickey a surprise party which includes the gift of a piano. Mickey shows his gratitude by entertaining them with an energetic musical number.

Biscuit Barrel

Biscuit Barrel Shop in United Kingdom in World Showcase at Epcot, from October 1, 1982 to January 5, 1986. The Biscuit Barrel later became Country Manor.

Biscuit Eater, The (film)

Biscuit Eater, The (film) In the backcountry of Tennessee, Lonnie McNeil, the son of a tenant farmer, tries to train a young hunting dog, Moreover, who is thought inferior because of a “bad streak” in him. With the help of his best friend, Text, Lonnie maintains his faith in the dog. After overcoming serious obstacles, …

Bistro de Paris

Bistro de Paris Restaurant in France in World Showcase at Epcot, opened on June 3, 1984. With the extreme popularity of Les Chefs de France, Epcot executives decided more eating space was needed in France. An upstairs area above Les Chefs was unused, so they turned it into the new restaurant, also specializing in gourmet …