At the Movies (television)

At the Movies (television) New title for Ebert & Roeper and the Movies. The motion picture review show changed to At the Movies with a new set and format beginning September 6, 2008, starring Ben Lyons and Ben Mankiewicz. New critics took over on September 5, 2009—A.O. (Tony) Scott of the New York Times and …

At Home with Donald Duck (television)

At Home with Donald Duck (television) Television show, aired on November 21, 1956. Directed by Jack Hannah. A compilation of cartoons for Donald’s birthday. Includes a segment with Cubby O’Brien and the Firehouse Five Plus Two. A rerun in 1976 was titled Happy Birthday Donald Duck, and substituted footage from the new Mickey Mouse Club …

Astuter Computer Revue

Astuter Computer Revue Show in Epcot Computer Central sponsored by Sperry, from October 1, 1982 to January 2, 1984. Superseded by Backstage Magic. Attempted to explain the workings of computers, by utilizing animation and the actual computers used to operate many of the Epcot attractions.

Astin, Sean

Astin, Sean Actor; appeared in Encino Man (Dave Morgan), and on television in The B.R.A.T. Patrol. He provided the voice of Oso in Special Agent Oso.

Astro-Jets

Astro-Jets Tomorrowland attraction at Disneyland, from March 24, 1956 to September 5, 1966. Also known, from 1964 to 1966, as Tomorrowland Jets; later became Rocket Jets. By manipulating the handle, you could make your jet rise and lower, giving yourself a bird’s-eye view of Disneyland as the attraction rotated. At Walt Disney World the attraction …

Astin, Mackenzie

Astin, Mackenzie Actor; appeared in Iron Will (Will Stoneman) and on television in Selma, Lord, Selma (Jonathan Daniels).

Astro Orbiter

Astro Orbiter New name, debuting in late April 1994, for the attraction formerly known as Star Jets in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. In Disneyland, the Astro Orbitor (with a new spelling) opened May 22, 1998, based on the Orbitron at Disneyland Paris.

Astin, John

Astin, John Actor; appeared in Freaky Friday (Bill Andrews), and on television in Mr. Boogedy. He hosted two episodes of The Mouse Factory.

Associate, The (film)

Associate, The (film) Laurel Ayers, a bright financial analyst, is disgusted when she is passed over for a well-deserved promotion, so she creates a perception that she has formed a partnership with a powerful financial whiz. Fabricating and donning the persona of “Robert S. Cutty,” a strutting, ponytailed, bass-voiced man, Laurel maneuvers a number of …

Ashman, Howard

Ashman, Howard (1951-1991) Lyricist, with his partner, Alan Menken, wrote songs for The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and Aladdin. He posthumously received an Oscar for “Beauty and the Beast,” for he had died on March 14, 1991, at the age of 40. He was named a Disney Legend in 2001.