Pennsylvania Miners’ Story, The (television)

Pennsylvania Miners’ Story, The (television) Two-hour television movie; aired on ABC on November 24, 2002. Based on the summer 2002 rescue of nine coal miners at Quecreek mine, after they had been trapped for 77 hours underground. Directed by David Frankel. Stars Graham Beckel (Randy Fogle), Michael Bowen (Robert Pugh), Tom Bower (John Unger), Dylan …

Pendleton Woolen Mills Dry Goods Store

Pendleton Woolen Mills Dry Goods Store Shop in Frontierland at Disneyland from July 18, 1955, to April 29, 1990. One of the longest-running original participants of Disneyland, popular for its heavy woolen and leather goods. It later became Bonanza Outfitters.

Pélisson, Gilles

Pélisson, Gilles He was named chairman of Euro Disney in February 1997; he had joined the company as executive vice president in July 1995, and was elevated to president in February 1996, serving in that post until leaving the company in April 2000.

Pelican and the Snipe, The (film)

Pelican and the Snipe, The (film) Special cartoon; released on January 7, 1944. Directed by Hamilton Luske. Vidi, the snipe, tries to stop his pelican friend, Monte, from sleepwalking, which puts him in danger of being killed. But Monte ends up rescuing Vidi in a bombing raid. The film was originally meant to be part …

Pendleton, Karen

Pendleton, Karen Mouseketeer from the 1950s television show.

Peg

Peg Vampish dog in the dog pound in Lady and the Tramp; voiced by Peggy Lee.

Pee Wees vs. City Hall, The (television)

Pee Wees vs. City Hall, The (television) Television show; part 1 of Moochie of Pop Warner Football.

Peet, Bill

Peet, Bill (1915-2002) He worked in story at the Disney Studio from 1938 to 1964, with credits on films from Fantasia to The Sword in the Stone. Peet made a name for himself in later years by writing and illustrating children’s books. He wrote his autobiography for Houghton Mifflin in 1989. He was named a …

Pecos Bill (film)

Pecos Bill (film) Segment of Melody Time, featuring “Blue Shadows on the Trail,” sung by Roy Rogers and the Sons of the Pioneers. It was re-released as a short in 1955. 23 min. Released on video in 1983.

Peculiar Penguins (film)

Peculiar Penguins (film) Silly Symphony cartoon; released on September 1, 1934. Directed by Wilfred Jackson. Peter and Polly Penguin are sweethearts. Their wintry antics include catching fish and escaping the jaws of a hungry shark.