Leetch, Tom

Leetch, Tom (1933-1993) Producer, director; he began at Disney in 1955 serving as assistant director on such films as Mary Poppins, Son of Flubber, and The Happiest Millionaire. He produced or directed numerous television shows and films such as The Sky’s the Limit, The Whiz Kid and the Carnival Caper, The Adventures of Pollyanna, Gun …

Leeds China Co.

Leeds China Co. Chicago manufacturer of ceramic items that was licensed to produce Disney merchandise from 1944 to 1954. Some of their more popular items were various types of vases and planters, and a series of Turnabout cookie jars, each of which consisted of two Disney characters, each facing the opposite way.

Leftovers, The (television)

Leftovers, The (television) Two-hour television movie; aired on November 16, 1986. Directed by Paul Schneider. The unorthodox director of an orphanage, who doesn’t believe in strict rules, battles to save the home. The owner wants to develop the land, and the director has to use all his wits to foil him. Stars John Denver, Cindy …

Lee, Johnny

Lee, Johnny (1898-1965) He voiced Brer Rabbit in Song of the South.

Lee, Peggy

Lee, Peggy (1920-2002) She co-wrote songs and voiced Si, Am, Peg, and Darling in Lady and the Tramp. Successfully sued Disney almost four decades later for video royalties in a highly publicized case.

Lee, Jason

Lee, Jason Actor; appeared in Enemy of the State (Zavitz), Mumford (Skip Skipperton), Big Trouble (Puggy), and provided the voice of Syndrome in The Incredibles and the title character in Underdog.