Anaheim When Walt Disney was searching for a location for Disneyland, he hired the Stanford Research Institute to do the survey for him, and their preferred location turned out to be Anaheim, California. So, Walt’s agents negotiated on the purchase of a parcel of land where Harbor Boulevard intersects the Santa Ana Freeway (Interstate 5), …

Anaheim Angels The California Angels baseball team changed its name to the Anaheim Angels in November 1996, and unveiled new team colors and logos for the 1997 season. For the 1998 season, Anaheim Stadium, where the team plays its home games, was renamed Edison International Field of Anaheim. In October 2002, the Angels won the …

Amsberry, Bob (Uncle Bob) (1928-1957) Adult Mouseketeer; used as a utility man on the 1950s television show.

Amos The “me” in Ben and Me (1953), a mouse who advises Ben Franklin and helps him come up with many of his great inventions; voiced by Sterling Holloway.

Amos Slade Farmer who hated foxes in The Fox and the Hound; voiced by Jack Albertson.

Ames, Leon (1903-1993) Actor; appeared as President Rufus Daggett in both The Absent-Minded Professor and Son of Flubber, also as the judge in The Misadventures of Merlin Jones and The Monkey’s Uncle.

Amos, John Actor; appeared in The World’s Greatest Athlete (Coach Sam Archer).

American Werewolf in Paris, An (film) Three young American college graduates, Andy, Brad, and Chris, travelling across Europe on a self-styled “Daredevil Tour,” descend upon Paris seeking some serious fun and adventure. While planning a bungee jump from the Eiffel Tower, Andy sees the woman of his dreams, the beautiful and mysterious Serafine, intent on …

America’s Heart & Soul (film) In this documentary, filmmaker Louis Schwartzberg emphasizes that it is the people that make America so special. Audiences meet ordinary Americans with extraordinary stories, and learn their values, dreams, and passion. The unusual, captivating, inspiring, and emotional stories make us into something more than a collection of individuals. Released on …