Wells, Frank G. (1932-1994) Formerly at Warner Bros., he served as president of The Walt Disney Company from September 22, 1984, until his death in a helicopter accident on April 3, 1994. He is noted for his attempt to climb the highest peaks on each continent, failing only to conquer Mt. Everest. An extremely adept …
See moreWe’ll Take Manhattan (television) Pilot (30 min.) for a television series. Seeking to make it big-time in New York, two very different women—a street-smart singer and a gullible country girl who wants to become an actress—become roommates. Aired on NBC on June 16, 1990. Directed by Andy Cadiff. Stars Jackée, Karin Bohrer, Edan Gross, Joel …
See moreWelcome to the “World” (television) Television show; aired on March 23, 1975. Directed by Marty Pasetta. Entertainers perform at Walt Disney World for the opening of Space Mountain. The attraction is dedicated by former astronauts L. Gordon Cooper, Scott Carpenter, and Jim Irwin, and featured is a band composed of 2,000 instrumentalists along with daytime …
See moreWeinrib, Lennie (1935-2006) He voiced King Leonidas and the Secretary Bird in Bedknobs and Broomsticks.
See moreWelcome: Portraits of America (film) Presented by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts in partnership with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the State Department, this multi-media show was created to welcome international visitors to the United States at major airports. It includes a seven-minute film and hundreds of still images, featuring American people from …
See moreWelcome to Pooh Corner (television) Show on The Disney Channel, debuting on April 18, 1983, featuring life-size puppets of the favorite Pooh characters performing in storybook settings and discovering the values of friendship, honesty, and cooperation. The puppets are what is known as “advanced puppetronics”–live performers in costumes and masks whose facial expressions are controlled …
See moreWeiss, Al President of Walt Disney World in 1996. He had joined Walt Disney World in 1972 in the accounting department, and held various positions over the years in the finance and resort management areas, being elevated to executive vice president in 1994. He was named President of Worldwide Operations for Walt Disney Parks and …
See moreWeinkeller Shop selling wines, accessories, and cheeses in Germany in World Showcase at Epcot, presented by H. Schmitt Söhne GmbH. Opened October 1, 1982.
See moreWeinger, Scott He voiced Aladdin and played Wilby in the television remake of The Shaggy Dog.
See moreWeekenders, The (television) Animated series debuting on February 26, 2000, as part of One Saturday Morning. Four friends, Tino, Carver, Lor, and Tish, spend each weekend discovering and creating new levels of fun, while negotiating the obligatory obstacles of adolescence. Voices include Jason Marsden (Tino Tonitini), Phil LaMarr (Carver Descartes), Kath Soucie (Tish Katsufrakis), Grey …
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