Genest, Emile

Genest, Emile (1921-2003) Actor; appeared in Nikki, Wild Dog of the North (Jacques LeBeau), Big Red (Emile Fornet), and The Incredible Journey (John Longridge), and on television in Kit Carson and the Mountain Men.

Genie

Genie Wise-cracking, all-powerful force in Aladdin; voiced by Robin Williams. In the television series and in Return of Jafar, he was voiced by Dan Castellaneta.

Gentilini, Mario

Gentilini, Mario (1909-1988) He was in charge of Topolino magazine at the Mondadori publishing company in Italy for many years; presented posthumously with a European Disney Legends Award in 1997.

Gentleman’s Gentleman, A (film)

Gentleman’s Gentleman, A (film) Pluto cartoon; released on March 28, 1941. Directed by Clyde Geronimi. Pluto, sent for the Sunday paper by Mickey, loses the dime in a grate, but recovers it with gum on his tail and despite other tribulations finally presents the paper to Mickey all covered with mud.

Genius (television)

Genius (television) A Disney Channel Original Movie; premiered on August 21, 1999. Charlie, a supersmart 13-year-old, ends up feeling a little out of place when he chooses to attend Northern University to study physics under his favorite professor, Dr. Krickstein. Charlie finds it difficult to fit in until he creates an alter ego, “Chaz, ” …

General Electric Carousel of Progress

General Electric Carousel of Progress Attraction at the 1964-65 New York World’s Fair, later moved to Tomorrowland at Disneyland, where it opened July 2, 1967. Closed September 9, 1973 and moved to Walt Disney World. America Sings then moved into the carousel theater at Disneyland. At Disneyland, the attraction was tied to the theme song …

General Beverages, Inc.

General Beverages, Inc. Chattanooga-based soft drink manufacturer that produced Donald Duck beverages from 1952 to 1955, and sold them throughout the country. The Donald Duck cola bottles often turn up at flea markets and are popular with bottle collectors as well as Disney collectors.

Gehry, Frank

Gehry, Frank Architect; designed Festival Disney (later Disney Village) at Disneyland Paris, and the Walt Disney Concert Hall for downtown Los Angeles.

Geer, Will

Geer, Will (1902-1978) Actor; appeared in Napoleon and Samantha (grandfather).

Geena Davis Show, The (television)

Geena Davis Show, The (television) Half-hour television series on ABC, premiering October 10, 2000 and ending July 12, 2001. Teddie Cochran is a successful New York career woman who meets the man of her dreams, Max Ryan, only to learn he comes with an instant family and a home in the suburbs. Stars Geena Davis …