Takahashi, Masatomo

Takahashi, Masatomo (1913-2000) As president of the Oriental Land Co., he was instrumental in convincing Disney to build Tokyo Disneyland. He was named a Disney Legend at a special ceremony in Japan in 1998.

Take Flight

Take Flight See Delta Dreamflight.

Take Down (film)

Take Down (film) A disillusioned teenager’s bitterness and defeatism is turned around by the girl who loves him and the hopelessly overmatched high school wrestling team that only he can lead to victory. Not a Disney film, but a Buena Vista release of an American Film Consortium production in 1979. Directed by Kieth Merrill. Stars …

TaleSpin (television)

TaleSpin (television) Animated television series; premiered on May 5, 1990, on The Disney Channel and syndicated beginning September 10, 1990, and ending September 2, 1994. Ace cargo pilot Baloo is teamed with feisty Kit Cloudkicker, pitted against a band of air pirates led by Don Karnage. Louie the ape is a music-loving nightclub owner. They …

Tale of Two Critters, A (film)

Tale of Two Critters, A (film) Featurette about a bear cub and a young raccoon accidentally thrown together who become friends. Released on June 22, 1977, on a bill with The Rescuers. 48 min. Released on video in 1982.

Symbiosis (film)

Symbiosis (film) Film about the delicate balance between technological progress and environmental integrity, for The Land, Epcot; opened on October 1, 1982, and closed on January 1, 1995. Replaced by Circle of Life.

Symposium on Popular Songs, A (film)

Symposium on Popular Songs, A (film) Special cartoon featurette; released on December 19, 1962. Directed by Bill Justice. Nominated for an Academy Award as Best Cartoon Short Subject. Ludwig Von Drake invites the audience into his home where he tells all about popular music, introducing several songs illustrated with stop-motion photography. 20 min.

Tahitian Terrace

Tahitian Terrace Adventureland restaurant at Disneyland, opened in June 1962. A Polynesian-themed show entertained diners. During construction, Walt Disney was a little dismayed by the short height of the man-made tree that forms the backdrop for the small stage. When his designers were baffled as to how to rectify the problem, Walt posed the obvious …

Symphony Hour (film)

Symphony Hour (film) Mickey Mouse cartoon; released on March 20, 1942. Directed by Riley Thomson. Mickey’s radio orchestra is to present an interpretation of the “Light Cavalry Overture” when Goofy smashes the instruments in an elevator. Sponsor Pete’s fury subsides when the rendition is a success due to Mickey’s improvisation.

Tag Team (television)

Tag Team (television) Unsold pilot for a television series; a couple of ex-pro-wrestlers become Los Angeles city cops. Aired on ABC on January 26, 1991. Directed by Paul Krasny. 60 min. Stars Jesse Ventura, Roddy Piper, Phill Lewis.