Meck, Ed

Meck, Ed (1898-1973) Veteran entertainment publicist who became the head of publicity for Disneyland in 1955, and helped make the world aware of the new park.  He retired in 1972, after helping with the opening of Walt Disney World, and passed away a year later.  He was named a Disney Legend posthumously in 1995.

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Meeko’s

Meeko’s Fast-food facility in Fantasyland at Disneyland, formerly called Yumz, opened June 23, 1995, and closed September 5, 1997.

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Mediterranean Cruise (television)

Mediterranean Cruise (television) Television show; aired on January 19, 1964. Directed by Hamilton S. Luske. Ludwig Von Drake looks at countries around the Mediterranean Sea. In Portugal, we see the Corrida festival. Village singers are featured in Italy, then we go to Africa to learn about the tribes of nomads. Finally, Von Drake leads viewers …

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Meador, Josh

Meador, Josh (1911-1965) Longtime Disney special-effects animator and painter, loaned out to create the animation effects for Forbidden Planet (1956). He worked at Disney from 1936 until his death in 1965.

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Mechanical Cow, The (film)

Mechanical Cow, The (film) Oswald the Lucky Rabbit cartoon; released on October 3, 1927.

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MDs (television)

MDs (television) Two San Francisco superdoctors pay little heed to the rules while saving lives and having fun. Hour-long drama series premiered on ABC on September 25, 2002, and ended December 11, 2002. Stars William Fichtner (Dr. Bruce Kellerman), John Hannah (Dr. Robert Dalgety), Leslie Stefanson (Shelly Pangborn), Aunjanue Ellis (Dr. Quinn Joyner), Jane Lynch …

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Measuring Up (film)

Measuring Up (film) Educational film in the Fitness for Living series; released in September 1982. The film explains the reasons behind fitness measurements.

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Mazurki, Mike

Mazurki, Mike (1907-1990) Actor; appeared in Davy Crockett (Bigfoot Mason), The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin (Mountain Ox), and Dick Tracy (old man at hotel).

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Maybe This Time (television)

Maybe This Time (television) Television series beginning on ABC on September 16, 1995, after a preview on September 15, and ending February 17, 1996. There is comedy when three generations of women find themselves working together in their family-owned coffee shop. Stars Marie Osmond (Julia), Betty White (Shirley), Ashley Johnson (Gracie), Craig Ferguson (Logan), Amy …

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