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 …
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American Teacher Awards, The Created by Disney as an annual salute to America’s teachers and aired on The Disney Channel beginning November 4, 1990. Top stars are on hand to pass out awards to teachers in a dozen categories, and then those winners themselves pick the Teacher of the Year. Short video pieces on each …
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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 …
See moreAmerican Broadcasting Company In 1954, Walt Disney agreed to produce a regular television series for the network, if they would help him out by investing in Disneyland. So, with a $500,000 investment and guarantee of an additional $4.5 million in loans, ABC became a one-third owner of Disneyland. The television series began in the Fall …
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American Dragon: Jake Long (television) Animated series debuting on Disney Channel on January 21, 2005, and ended on September 1, 2007. Jake Long is a 13-year-old Chinese American kid in New York who discovers he is descended from dragons. When he transforms into a fire-breather, it is his duty to protect the other groups of …
See moreAmerican Pottery See Evan K. Shaw Ceramics.
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American Journeys (film) Circle-Vision presentation capturing the many facets of America. Opened on July 4, 1984 at Disneyland, sponsored by PSA. In 1989, Delta took over the sponsorship. It ended its run on July 7, 1996. It opened in Tomorrowland at Walt Disney World beginning September 15, 1984 and ending on January 9, 1994. Shown …
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American Egg House Restaurant on Main Street at Disneyland, open from July 14, 1978 to September 30, 1983. Sponsored by the American Egg Board. Later Town Square Cafe. Featuring alfresco and indoor dining, it was the first restaurant one encountered on entering the park, so it was popular for breakfast.
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American Adventure, The Attraction in World Showcase at Epcot which celebrates the American spirit, from its earliest days right up to the present, originally sponsored jointly by American Express and Coca-Cola, opened October 1, 1982. It features some of the most sophisticated Audio-Animatronics figures produced by Disney, including one character, Benjamin Franklin, that for the …
See moreAmerica Works . . . America Sings (film) Educational film, released in September 1982. A glimpse of everyday people whose daily lives gave birth to the folk songs which have enriched our history.
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