Computer Wore Tennis Shoes, The (film) Dexter Riley, a science student, accidentally acquires all of the knowledge stored up in a used computer recently obtained for Medfield College when he tries to replace a fuse. The information includes data about a bookie ring, and Dexter’s life is threatened, but he saves the day by capturing …
See moreComputer Software Division of The Walt Disney Company created to produce computer games and other software utilizing the Disney characters and films. Their first products were Tron games for Mattel Electronics’ Intellivision and Atari in 1982. In 1988 they became Disney Software, which in turn became Disney Interactive in 1994.
See moreCompany D Cast member store at Disneyland, opened December 2, 1988. At Walt Disney World a Company D opened in the Team Disney Building on June 4, 1991 and at Epcot on April 1, 1992. Special merchandise, such as watches, buttons, and T-shirts, is often created solely for sale to cast members through Company D, …
See moreCommunity Service Awards Annual program run at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World to honor local service organizations with cash awards. The program began at Disneyland in 1957, with $9,000 being distributed; for its 25th anniversary in 1982, the total amount was up to $175,000, and in 2004, the amount was $440,000. Since 1957, Disneyland …
See moreComic strips The Mickey Mouse comic strip, distributed by King Features Syndicate, made its debut on January 13, 1930. Original artist Ub Iwerks drew the strip for a month and then was followed for three months by Win Smith. When Smith left, Floyd Gottfredson was asked to take over the strip for a few weeks …
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Commander-in-Chief (television) One-hour drama series that debuted on ABC on September 27, 2005, and ended June 14, 2006. Vice President Mackenzie Allen has three children at home, an ambitious husband at the office, and she is set to become the first female president of the United States. Even though the current and dying president has …
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Commando Duck (film) Donald Duck cartoon; released on June 2, 1944. Directed by Jack King. Donald helps battle the Japanese during World War II. With the aid of a rubber raft, he manages to carry out his instructions to wipe out an enemy airfield by causing a flood to wash it away.
See moreComing On (television) Variety series on The Disney Channel, hosted by Jimmy Aleck. 24 episodes. Features talent from different colleges performing the full spectrum of contemporary entertainment, from soft rock, rock, soul, and jazz, to comedy, pantomime, and regional specialties. Interviews and video capsules of campus life are included. First aired on September 3, 1983, …
See moreComet Café Food court in Tomorrowland at Hong Kong Disneyland, featuring Shanghai-style cuisine. It opened September 12, 2005.
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