Torkelsons, The (television)

Torkelsons, The (television) Television series on NBC from September 21, 1991, to June 20, 1992. Continued in 1993 with story changes as Almost Home (see also that entry). An eccentric but lovable single mother and her brood of five, headed by Millicent Torkelson’s wistful eldest daughter Dorothy Jane, in Pyramid Corners, Oklahoma. Like most 14-year-olds, …

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Photo of Topolino, the Italian version of Mickey Mouse

Topolino

Topolino Italian name for Mickey Mouse, and the title of an Italian comic book that began publication in December 1932, making it the first of the Disney comic books.

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Tornado

Tornado Name of Zorro’s majestic black stallion. (Zorro also had a white horse, named Phantom, in a few episodes.)

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Top of the World

Top of the World Nightclub/restaurant on the 15th floor in the Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World, from October 1, 1971, until September 30, 1993. The view over Seven Seas Lagoon toward the Magic Kingdom is spectacular. The longtime dinner show presented twice nightly was “Broadway at the Top,” with talented performers singing hit numbers …

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The Tortoise and the Hare

Tortoise and the Hare, The (film)

Tortoise and the Hare, The (film) Silly Symphony cartoon; released on January 5, 1935. Directed by Wilfred Jackson. Over-confident Max Hare races against Toby Tortoise. In his belief that he can win the race no matter what, Max spends his time entertaining the female rabbits while persistent Toby comes from behind and wins the race. …

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Tootsie

Tootsie Title star of Donald’s Penguin (1939).

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Photo of cave dwellers in Disney Animated Film Toot, Whistle, Plunk and Boom

Toot, Whistle, Plunk and Boom (film)

Toot, Whistle, Plunk and Boom (film) Special cartoon; released on November 10, 1953. Directed by Charles Nichols and Ward Kimball. Academy Award winner for Best Cartoon. Prof. Owl explains to his students about musical instruments, illustrating with the song, “Toot, Whistle, Plunk and Boom.” From the cave dwellers to modern times, we find that all …

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Photo of cave dwellers in Disney Animated Film Toot, Whistle, Plunk and Boom

Toot, Whistle, Plunk and Boom (television)

Toot, Whistle, Plunk and Boom (television) Television show; aired on March 27, 1959. Directed by Wilfred Jackson. The Academy Award-winning cartoon is shown, along with several others that use music to tell a story.

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Toothless (television)

Toothless (television) Two-hour television movie; aired on The Wonderful World of Disney on October 5, 1997.  Dr. Katherine Lewis is an attractive, successful dentist who has fulfilled her career dream, but in reality leads a very empty life.  While walking down the street one day, she gets hit by a bicycle messenger and is killed.  …

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