America Works . . . America Sings (film)

America 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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American Adventure, The

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 …

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America on Parade (television)

America on Parade (television) Television special for the American Bicentennial starring Red Skelton, featuring the America on Parade pageant at Disneyland, aired on April 3, 1976. Directed by Clark Jones.

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Ambush at Wagon Gap (television)

Ambush at Wagon Gap (television) Television title of part one of Westward Ho the Wagons!

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Ameche, Don

Ameche, Don (1908-1993) Actor; appeared in The Boatniks (Commander Taylor), Oscar (Father Clemente), on television in Our Shining Moment, and as the voice of Shadow in Homeward Bound: the Incredible Journey.

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Amemiya, Hideo

Amemiya, Hideo (1944-2001)  He spent 30 years with Disney in the area of hotel management, starting out with the Polynesian Hotel at Walt Disney World in 1971, working on the Tokyo Disneyland project, and ending his career as senior vice president of Disneyland Resort Hotels. He was named a Disney Legend in 2005.

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America Gardens

America Gardens Amphitheater in front of The American Adventure in World Showcase at Epcot, opened October 1, 1982. Ethnic groups often present song and dance presentations tied to the countries of World Showcase. In 1993 it was temporarily remodelled for a Barbie show. Beginning in 1994, the annual Candlelight Processional was presented at holiday time.

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Amazing Race, The (television)

Amazing Race, The (television) Reality adventure series pitting 11 teams against each other in a worldwide 30-40 day journey, with the first team to reach the final destination winning $1 million. Airing on CBS, it premiered on September 5, 2001. Hosted by Phil Keoghan. Produced by Touchstone Television in association with CBS Productions. The show …

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Amazon Awakens, The (film)

Amazon Awakens, The (film) Travelogue on the history and geography of the Amazon Basin, with information on the Ford Plantation at Fordlandia and the ambitious rubber program there. Produced under the auspices of the Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs. Delivered on May 29, 1944.

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